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Senior Military Advisor to the Executive Director

Type of Selection: Internal and External

Contract Type: Temporary agent

Grade: AD10

Deadline for application: 30/04/2026 at 23:59 CET

Experience Level: Senior

Approx. number of candidates on reserve list: 5

Location: Cologne, Germany

Monthly gross compensation (€): 11,075.76 - 11,541.15

Our employees are our most valuable asset. We therefore offer a wide range of benefits.

EASA is the leading aviation authority in Europe. A career at EASA means contributing to our vision for an ever safer and greener civil aviation. As an EASA employee, you will be making a difference to the lives of about 500 million fellow Europeans: this is our shared purpose and it could be yours, too. From our headquarters in Cologne, Germany, you will work with top experts in a multicultural work environment. Diversity and Inclusion are part of our DNA and innovation is at the heart of what we do. We ensure that aviation is safe in all phases: beginning with the certification of the aircraft to the rules for the air operation and crew. For more information about the Agency please consult our website and take a look at our organisation structure. Are you interested to contribute to our mission? Then see below what it takes to accomplish the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination. To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage applications from female candidates.

Job Overview

As Senior Military Advisor to the ED, you will act as the liaison between the Agency and the military entities in the different domains related to airworthiness and flight safety (dual-use aircraft and infrastructures, airworthiness processes, rulemaking, research, support to relevant investigations and security in design). You will report directly to the EASA Executive Director.

General Accountabilities

Act as the focal point of the Agency for all matters related to coordination and cooperation with state aviation and military entities ( e.g. airworthiness, , drones, ATM, aerodromes, safety, security…), such as the European Commission, European Defence Agency, the EU External Action Service, NATO headquarters and its agencies, national military Aviation Authorities and procurement agencies, OCCAR;
Develop and maintain a relationship and partnership strategy for the Agency on cooperation with the different state aviation and military stakeholders including industry;
Advise the EASA Executive Director and Senior Management on state and military aviation landscape and potential impact on the Agency;
Represent, when relevant to airworthiness and aviation safety/security, the Agency in military and state aviation related forums;
Support and coordinate the various Agency departments for all purposes related to state and military aviation, particularly in the context of Military Mobility programme.

Admission Criteria

The following constitute eligibility and essential criteria for the role to be admitted to the selection process. Candidates not fulfilling these criteria by the deadline for applications will be excluded from the selection process:

Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties (at least level B2). One of the required languages shall be English.*
Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
Completed university studies of at least 4 years in the scope of the job profile. After obtaining the diploma, at least 12 years of relevant professional experience acquired in positions corresponding to the nature of the duties of the profile. Alternatively, completion of at least 3 years of university studies as above, followed by at least 13 years of relevant professional experience.
Rank NATO equivalent of OF-6 or above.
In the context of the military career, at least 5 years must have been acquired working either in multinational entities or in cooperation with them.

* English oral and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase.

Further language assessment may be organised, where necessary, to verify compliance with the requirement to demonstrate knowledge of two EU languages.

** This vacancy is open as well to Temporary Agents (2f) employed at EASA, in the grade bracket AD6-AD12.

Selection Criteria

The selection process is based on the assessment of the Professional Skills and Behavioural Competences listed below. While these are considered critical to perform the role effectively, candidates who do not meet all criteria may still be considered.

Professional Skills

Military Aviation Operations

Military Products

EU and administrative regulations, EU institutional framework

Civil aviation security principles, regulations, and practices

International and/or national policies and guidance related to security in aviation

Export Control Management

Behavioural Competences

Critical Thinking

Strategic Agility

Learning Agility

Stakeholder Orientation

Quality Orientation

Communication

Mandatory Pre-Employment Requirements

Prior to recruitment, you will be requested to demonstrate that you:

Are entitled to the full rights as a citizen.
Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service.
Meet the character requirements for the duties involved (you will be asked to provide a police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record) .
Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post (you will be asked to undergo a medical examination in a centre indicated by EASA).

Conditions of employment

Contract: 5 years contract as Temporary Agent 2 (f) with possibility of extension.
Working hours: 40 hrs per week (on a full-time working pattern). Flexible working arrangements.
Salary: Depending on work experience. Additional allowances depending on personal situation.
Location: Cologne, Germany (relocation is required).

Application & Selection Process

How to apply

We can only accept applications that are submitted in English through our Recruiting tool. Before sending your application, make sure it is complete and contains the document(s) specified in the vacancy notice. Please also ensure that your candidate profile, all relevant fields and the answers to the pre-screening questions are correct. You may review and amend data demonstrating compliance with the eligibility and selection criteria only until the closing date of applications for the respective selection procedure.

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To check if you are meeting the minimum education qualifications required for the job, consult the information published by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO): Examples of minimum qualifications

Important note on diplomas obtained outside the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Norway: If your application is found eligible on the basis of diploma(s) obtained outside these countries, we might ask you to provide proof of accreditation by one of the European Union Member States. This applies also to diplomas obtained in the UK after 31 December 2020.

Make sure you are meeting the language requirements: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and assess your language skills. Language certificates are not required at the stage of application, unless specified in the vacancy.

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via E-mail. If your application has been rejected following the initial screening, the status in your candidate profile will be automatically updated to "Not admitted". Invitations to the shortlisted candidates are sent once the evaluation of applications is completed (this may take up to two months after expiry of the deadline to apply). Pre-selection exercises, online tests and interviews with the Selection Board usually take place remotely. If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list from which you might be considered for similar positions within EASA. Learn more about our Selection and Onboarding process. Take a look also at our comprehensive information on Benefits, get to know Our people and find out what Life in Cologne is like.

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