JOB TITLE: AIR SPACE MANAGER-LNO 

LOCATION: KFOR HQ, PRISTINA

NATO GRADE: MCIV-2

Information on KFOR/the Job position

The NATO-led KFOR is deployed in Kosovo to help maintain a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all citizens, irrespective of their ethnic origin. KFOR is part of the wider international effort to build peace and stability in the area. HQ KFOR is based in Film City, Pristina, Kosovo.

The J3 (Air Branch) ensures a permanent supervision and coordination of all current operations within KFOR Area of Operations and ensures an appropriate planning of operations in a perspective of up to three (3) weeks ahead. Additionally, J3 maintains close cooperation with the planning branch in order to facilitate the transfer of long-term plans into execution while performing other duties as directed.

The Air Space Manager-LNO is to keep the coordination with the civil aviation agencies, especially with the AIS (Aeronautical Information Service) office of Pristina Airport and Air Traffic Control Services. 

The organization is looking for a candidate who can strictly adhere to organizations policies and procedures.  Who is able to seek approval from correct authority for changes as well as plan and coordinate air movements/activities. Who has the ability to maintain social, organisational, and ethical norms in job-related activities.  Who has the ability to mix easily with other people and has an outgoing, participative personality.

The Essential and Desirable education, experience and skills requirements are:

Formal education in connection with aviation, air space coordination, basic air traffic control or related field;
Completed course on ATC or Pilot (certificate);
Driving license B category;

Minimum two (2) years of working experience as an Air Traffic Controller or Pilot

Desirable:

Air Traffic Controller and/or Pilot License

Experience in NATO operations in Balkans or comparable Area of responsibility

Language Skills:  very good level of English language.

Information on Employment Conditions (this is provided as a guide only and is not meant to be an exhaustive list)

This position is a Mission Civilian (MCIV) level 2 position. The post holder will work in HQ KFOR at Film City, Pristina, Kosovo.

The starting salary for MCIV-2 is 4,349.00 € per month (exempt from local taxation).

Other employment benefits include:

• Affiliation to a Group Medical Insurance Scheme (premiums shared between employee/employer).
• Addition amount of 12% of the basic pay paid by organization for personal pension obligations, plans, and/or schemes.
• 30 days annual leave per calendar year
• Up to 7 Special leave days
• Up to 11 days Official/National holidays.
• An installation allowance equal to one month’s salary (50% to be reimbursed if not completing two consecutive years of service).
• A removal allowance equal to one month’s salary, after having completed at least one year of consecutive service, unless removal expenses are reimbursed by any other source.
• Travel Expenses paid to take up duty / end of tour.

Before any appointment is confirmed, the preferred candidate will be required to obtain a NATO Security Clearance and to successfully pass a medical examination certifying fitness to work.

The successful candidate will be offered a 12-month contract which may be renewed yearly up to a maximum period of six years and subject to satisfactory performance and the continued operational need/funding for the position.

E-mail: [email protected] , phone: 00383 38 70 2172