Flight Test Pilot – Rotary Wing (Ref: EASA/AD/2022/007) Please apply by 11/08/2022 at 23:55 hrs CET (Cologne time) Our employees are our most valuable asset. We therefore offer a wide range of benefits. WHO WE ARE 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 organisational structure. 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. Are you interested to contribute to our mission? Then see below what it takes to accomplish the role. ACCOUNTABILITIES You will join a highly skilled and motivated team of experts. As a Flight Test Pilot - Rotary Wing, you will provide technical expertise and advice to Project Certification Managers and Certification Teams in dealing with the day-to-day regulatory activities for projects being conducted by the Agency. You will in particular verify the demonstrations provided by applicants for compliance with applicable airworthiness and operational requirements in the domain of rotary wing flight characteristics, under the coordination of the Project Certification Manager and in cooperation with experts of other disciplines. Your main accountabilities will be to: ? Contribute to the approval of new rotary wing type designs, changes, STCs and service instructions on relevant products; including verification in close cooperation with the EASA Flight Test Engineers, also via flight test sampling and within the defined level of involvement, the demonstration provided by applicants for compliance with the applicable requirements. ? Support the investigation of relevant in service defects and insuring all necessary actions are taken to maintain safety standards. ? Contribute in the development and authoring interpretations of existing requirements, where necessary, to cover new technologies, novel applications of existing technology, and novel proposals for compliance demonstration (*). ? Provide advice in the development of and draft new airworthiness requirements, including relevant parts of Aircraft Certification Specifications and advisory and guidance material in co-operation with the team in charge of the development of regulatory material. This also includes the Human Factors domain. ? Provide assistance and expert advice within the Agency (i.e. Operational Suitability Data (OSD) activities, organisation approvals, accreditation activities, standardisation and training, safety recommendations)(*). ? Provide assistance and expert advice outside the Agency (i.e. industry, academic organisations and governments). ? Ensure technical coordination and training for less experienced experts in the Flight and HF disciplines. ? Represent the Agency externally when mandated to do so. (*)As necessary, in coordination with the Chief/Senior Experts, the Initial Airworthiness Standards & Specifications Section and/or other concerned Sections. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?* To be admitted to the selection process you must meet the following general and job-specific criteria: ? Thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties1 ? Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland ? Relevant professional experience of at least 12 years acquired after the award of a relevant University diploma (with an official duration of studies of at least 4 years); or Relevant professional experience of at least 13 years acquired after the award of a relevant University diploma (with an official duration of studies of at least 3 years); or Where justified in the interest of the service, professional training2 of an equivalent level, in a relevant technical domain and, after having completed the professional training, at least 16 years of professional experience ? A minimum of 10 years in flight of which at least 4 years shall be acquired in flight test on rotary wing aircraft ? Flight test pilot certificate or diploma from a professional flight test training institution (e.g. EPNER/CEV, ETPS, Edwards, Patuxent River, ITPS, NTPS), and/or extensive professional experience of flying as handling pilot during certification flight testing ? Valid Commercial Pilot Licence (or higher) and valid Instrument Rating and Category 1 Flight Test Rating (rotorcraft) 1 Mother tongue English speakers will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of a second EU language 2 Professional training of an equivalent level are trainings leading to the issuance of one of the following helicopter or aeroplane pilot licenses: CPL, ATPL or Military Pilot License. Professional experience will be counted from the date the licence has been issued. Please submit your application in English through the eRecruitment Tool and attach: ? Copies of your university diploma(s) or alternatively diploma of your completed education/ professional training as per the admission requirements ? Copy of your helicopter CPL or ATPL, including CAT 1 Flight Test Rating and IR Before submitting your application take a look at our careers page and check out our tips for applying. The selection process will be conducted remotely and it will include interview(s) and test(s). To be included in the talent pool, you will need to have received at least 65% of the maximum points in the final assessment phase. Depending on the needs of the Agency, the established pool of talents may be used for recruitment of the same or similar vacant position of the same grade. Being included in the pool does not guarantee hiring. Learn more about our selection and onboarding process. DATA PROTECTION & APPEAL PROCEDURE The information provided in the application form is collected for the purpose of the selection procedure(s). Collected personal data are recorded and stored for a period of five years upon expiration of the reserve list for both non-recruited Working for Aviation Safety ? Very good command of both written and spoken English3 * This vacancy is open as well to Temporary Agents (2f) employed at EASA, in the grade bracket AD7-AD12. HOW WILL I BE SELECTED? Selection is based on the following job-specific and behavioural competencies: ? Extensive experience of certification processes related to flight aspects, gained in Industry or when working for a National Aviation Authority or Military Flight Test Centre and adequate knowledge of related regulations and requirements ? Experience as Flight Test Pilot acquired in more than one environment, for example: working in the industry or a Military Flight Test Centre and in a National Aviation Authority (NAA) or a European Qualified Entity ? Knowledge of regulations, requirements and related material in the field of avionics and Aircraft Operations ? Experience in human factors domain ? Experience in delivering training ? Experience gained in commercial air transport, general or corporate aviation Behavioural competencies ? Critical thinking: Ability to evaluate information with accuracy and objectivity. Use and synthesise data from a variety of sources appropriately, and to apply this according to different requirements ? Problem solving: Anticipate, investigate and analyse issues in a structured, accurate and objective way. Generate, evaluate and propose justified conclusions based on a variety of data and after thorough analysis of all pros and cons ? Communication: Ability to articulate and express information, both written and oral, in particular able to write clear and concise reports ? Stakeholder focus: Ability to engage with appropriate internal and external stakeholders and to prioritise stakeholder interests in order to improve processes and achieve goals ? Credibility: Ability to build up confidence and trust through expert up-to-date knowledge and high quality work results ? Quality Orientation: Commitment to ensure high standard of delivery in terms of reliability, accuracy and APPLICATION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS Should you consider that your interests have been prejudiced by any decision related to the selection procedure you can lodge an administrative complaint, a judicial appeal or a complaint to the European Ombudsman. You can find more information on the appeal procedure on our website.