Position description
RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will be responsible for:
- Representing the EBAA in various working groups, including the Stakeholder Advisory Board and its committees at EASA and with National Authorities;
- Advocating as the primary liaison for EASA to ensure that EASA’s long-term strategy, the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), incorporates the specific needs of Business Aviation;
- Establishing effective communication and collaboration with members, stakeholders and other associations within the EASA framework to ensure comprehensive representation of Business Aviation;
- Monitoring and contributing to EASA rule-making and technical developments that impact business aviation, such as FTL, Runway Performance, and Flight Crew Licensing;
- Analysing and assessing the practical implications of European and international safety rule-making for Business Aviation stakeholders;
- Participating in aviation safety activities at European and international institutions, particularly those affecting Business Aviation;
- Steering the development of the association’s safety policy in collaboration with association members and regulators, under the aegis of the Safety Committee;
- Guiding the development of EBAA’s Safety Strategy together with the Safety Committee;
- Managing a direct report (currently one) and a broader Safety Community;
- Promoting the International Standard for Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO) and cultivating a safety culture among European Business Aviation Stakeholders;
- Managing safety-related trainings and organizing safety conferences and workshops;
- Developing tools to facilitate the collection of safety data across Business Aviation;
- Assessing the safety implications of new technologies;
- Supporting EBAA members on other safety issues as they arise;
- Leading EBAA Secretariat safety training and protocols.
PROFILE
The successful candidate (FULL OR PART-TIME SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT CANDIDATE) will demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a special interest representative, adept at representing and advocating to multiple stakeholders;
- Previous experience in Business Aviation operations or flying experience is desirable;
- Technical expertise on the matters outlined in the job description;
- Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU languages is desirable;
- Flexibility, with a sense of initiative, service, and responsibility. Ability to work independently as well as within a team;
- Willingness and ability to travel in Europe and beyond.
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