A748 - ISS OFFICER 1, Madrid (Spain)

1. Background

The A400M is a multinational collaborative programme for the development, production and in-service support of a subsonic medium range transport aircraft. The programme is in the In-Service Phase with 6 Participating Nations operating the aircraft. Support to the national fleets is provided through a mix of OCCAR-managed contracts and national contracts.

In order to increase the management efficiency of the In-Service Support (ISS) activities and to foster cooperation on ISS contracts, an ISS team composed of one ISS Coordinator, six ISS Officers and one ISS assistant is already in place.

The In-Service Support Officer 1 (ISSO 1) of the A400M Support Section will be dealing with global In-Service Support matters and is accountable to the A400M Support Section Leader through the In-Service Support Coordinator.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

1. Duties and Responsibilities

The ISS Officer 1 (ISSO 1) will report to the ISS Coordinator. They are personally responsible within the Programme Division for:

• Managing, on behalf of Nations and in co-operation with their representatives, the common In-Service Support contracts and resolving schedule and performance issues related to the support services provided by Industry;

• Coordinating the harmonization of Nations’ logistic support requirements and services with the Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) deliverables of the A400M DPP Contract, Support Contracts and Common ISS Activities;

• Collecting and assessing inputs from Nations on Industry compliance with regard to Support Contracts and propose requests for remedial action, if required;

• Reviewing reports and participating in the regular performance review meetings for Support Contracts with Industry and monitoring the related remedial action plan;

• Reviewing reports, organising and participating in the regular performance review meetings for Support Contracts with Industry and monitoring the related remedial action plan;

• Liaising with Nations, Industry, the A400M Commercial Section and other OCCAR-EA entities on ISS topics;

• Managing, in cooperation with national experts, the definition of requirements for future common Support and ISS Contracts, and contributing to the negotiation of such contracts;

• Managing, in cooperation with national experts, the definition of specific requirements, either national or multi-national, which need to be addressed through add-ons to existing Support Contracts (i.e. By-event Services), and contributing to the negotiation of such orders;

• Investigating the future opportunities for cooperation between Nations on ISS activities;

• Providing regular progress reports to the A400M ISS Coordinator and the Support Section Leader.

3. Key competences and skills required for the grade

(You must provide evidence of meeting these key competences and skills in your Application, Section 12).

CS 1 The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels in a multicultural context and with respect for diversity;

CS 2 Excellent interpersonal and team working skills with the ability to interact and communicate at all levels within OCCAR as well as with Nations;

CS 3 The ability to work in a changing, developing and demanding environment;

CS 4 The ability to implement clear, efficient and logical approaches to work, to manage assignments, objectives and time;

CS 5 The ability to use Computer and Information Technology (ICT) facilities and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of MS Office software.

4. Specialist knowledge and experience required for the post

(You must provide evidence of meeting these specialist requirements in your Application, Sections 10 and 11).

4.1 Essential:

ES 1 At least 3 years of demonstrable practical ISS experience in support of aircraft;

ES 2 At least 3 years of direct experience in negotiation, contract placement and execution in relation to In-Service Support activities of airborne military systems

ES 3 Direct experience and an in-depth knowledge of military maintenance organisations;

ES 4 A broad knowledge and understanding of all ILS disciplines (including, but not limited to maintenance, material support, supportability engineering and technical data);

ES 5 Direct experience in continuing airworthiness of aircraft, including maintenance, CAMO or Part-145 aspects.

4.2 Desirable:

DS 1 Experience of working in an international programme management environment or an understanding of how one operates;

DS 2

A good knowledge of airworthiness frameworks and specificities of military products;

DS 3

Experience in budget elaboration and scheduling;

DS 4

Knowledge and experience of all phases of development, production and operation relating to military aircraft;

DS 5

Knowledge and experience in applying programme management disciplines in a true Through Life Management sense.

5. Language Requirements

1. Language Requirements

• ADVANCED level¹ of ENGLISH both oral and written.

• Additional knowledge of another OCCAR Member or Participating State's language will be considered as an asset.

6. Qualifications

1. Qualifications

A university degree or equivalent education with several years of experience in the activities directly related to the tasks prescribed is highly desirable.

7. Security Clearance

1. Security Clearance

Security clearance at OCCAR Secret level is required for this post, or must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

8. Applications and Points of Contact

1. Applications and Points of Contact

For further information regarding this Post, please contact:

application@occar.int

For further information regarding this post please send your inquiry to the same email address.

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¹The language levels can be found on the OCCAR website, www.occar.int Careers / Applying.