BACKGROUND

NATO offers you more than a job. It gives you a mission: building peace and security for one billion people in Europe and North America.

We are a unique multinational flying force with operational capability located at the NATO Airbase Geilenkirchen. With its 14 E-3A aircraft, our organization plays a critical role in NATO and our mission is to deliver ready, responsive Airborne Early Warning, Battle Management, and Command and Control capability to operational commanders in support of NAC-approved tasks.

The Logistics Wing (LW) is responsible for the safe and effective maintenance of the NE-3A fleet conducted at the Main Operating Base (MOB)/Forward Operating Bases/Location (FOBs/L) and other deployed locations to sustain delivery of the E-3A Component operational output. The Maintenance Production Squadron is responsible for the management of all short-term maintenance activities and executes all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.

The Aircraft Electronics Systems Branch performs and supports all requirements for scheduled, unscheduled maintenance on aircraft electronic systems and components for communication, computers, ESM, radar, avionics at Main Operating Base (MOB) and all deployed locations. The Avionics Section performs on and off equipment maintenance and repair of the various avionics systems on the E-3A aircraft to include the Glass Cockpit Upgrade, GINS Navigation, AHRS, FQIS, Weather Radar, ACAS, Auto Pilot and numerous other systems.

The Senior Technician is responsible for flight avionics systems maintenance and performing organizational and intermediate level E-3A aircraft flight avionics systems maintenance. The incumbent also contributes to the LW training programme.

THE ROLE

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled on and off equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, inspection, testing, modification, evaluation, repair, replacement and adjustment of flight avionics systems and related support equipment;
• Assisting in implementing modifications to the E-3A Flight Avionics in order to meet modern operational detection requirements;
• Performing maintenance on flight avionics equipment with minimal supervision;
• Occasionally coordinating and scheduling short term maintenance and modernization activities in order to meet mission requirements;
• Assisting in planning and coordinating daily work details according to established priorities;
• Assisting during modernizations throughout the full implementation phase;
• Identifying requirements and introducing Proposed Technical Solutions;
• Occasionally interfacing with internal and external functional elements regarding maintenance activities;
• Performing periodic inspections and preventive maintenance; using applicable safety and other relevant procedures in system maintenance and operation;
• Operating diagnostic electronic and computer based test equipment;
• Maintaining and monitoring inspection and maintenance forms, records and databases;
• Functioning as technical publications, special test equipment, Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) and tool monitor;
• As functional area subject matter expert (SME), provides the LW Training Section inputs on training analysis, required level of learning and method of delivery related aspects;
• As functional area subject matter expert (SME), supports other LW training courses as directed;
• Conducting OJT and advises newly assigned personnel;
• Identifying, proposing and evaluating technical and/or software data changes and modifications;
• Assisting in the establishment and improvement of preventative and corrective maintenance procedures;
• Assisting other technicians in performing work on other E-3A aircraft systems and maintaining other E-3A aircraft electronic systems when appropriately trained and/or qualified;
• Operating logistics related computer terminals;
• Operating motor vehicles, support and test equipment;
• Supporting other squadron activities and assisting in special projects as required;
• Performing dispatcher and general housekeeping duties, including ground snow/ice removal;
• Temporarily performing, as directed, duties at other locations both within and outside NATO`s boundaries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Very good working knowledge of aircraft avionics systems maintenance;
• Good working knowledge of and professional experience in interpreting technical publications and independently analyzing and rectifying complex technical problems;
• Good working knowledge of engine, hydraulic and fuel indicating systems, pitot-static systems, automatic flight control and attitude warning systems, flight and miscellaneous instruments, flight data recording, identification, surveillance and weather radar systems, integrated inertial navigation and guidance, radio navigation and flight deck display systems;
• Higher Secondary education and completed intermediate vocational training in aircraft electronics system maintenance, alternatively in an electro-technical/mechanical (or related) field, encompassing the theory of basic electronics, electro-mechanical devices, solid-state components, digital techniques, radio and radar principles, OR Secondary education and completed appropriate advanced vocational training with at least  4 additional years of post-related, current professional experience;
• Driving license equivalent to European Class B;
• Adequate level of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) systems is essential;
• The work, both oral and written, in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English. Consequently, adequate level of English proficiency is required.

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE

• Previous relevant NATO assignment;
• Relevant experience working in an international/military environment;
• Knowledge of/experience in maintaining aircraft avionics systems;
• Knowledge of/experience in utilizing state of the art digital/analogue test equipment;
• Experience in basic soldering techniques;
• Training on data bus technology and maintenance principles;
• Driving license equivalent to European Class C.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Please attach any documentation (proof of highest education, diplomas, certificates, testimonials etc.) that you consider to be particularly relevant to the qualification requirements specified in this advertisement.

CONTRACT

Serving civilian members of NATO will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.

Newly recruited staff will be initially offered a definite duration contract of three years. Thereafter, an indefinite duration contract might be offered.

SALARY

Salary value indicated in this vacancy notice is based on NATO`s Single Salary Spine scale.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Excellent tax-free salary, including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children’s allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff;
• Education allowance for children (where applicable) and an excellent private health insurance scheme;
• Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible);
• Retirement Pension Plan.

TEST/INTERVIEW

Our recruitment team will provide further guidance for invited candidates.

IMPORTANT REMARK

Please note that due to the large volume of applications, the screening process may take up to 2 months after closing date. We appreciate your patience.