Training Assistant, Manager and Instructor – Multiple positions across two at NATO

Geilenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

7640.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Training management, Instructional design, Logistics, Aircraft maintenance, Intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, NATO standards, Course development, Technical writing, Project management, Data analysis, Quality assurance, Communication, System administration, Network maintenance, Regulatory compliance, Automatic data processing

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

We are seeking highly motivated training assistants, managers, senior managers and instructors to join our team across two locations in two main areas: Logistics/Supply & Aircraft Maintenance (NAEW&CF, Geilenkrichen, Germany) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operations (NISRF, Sigonella, Italy) If your professional background matches one of these areas, we encourage you to apply for one or more of the following positions: NISRF Senior Training Manager, NATO Grade 17 Staff Officer (Course Development and Training Quality), NATO Grade 15 Senior Assistant (Mech/Tech Maintenance Instructor), NATO Grade 12 Senior Assistant (CIS Network Maintenance Instructor), NATO Grade 12 Senior Assistant (CIS System Admin Maintenance Instructor), NATO Grade 12 ISR Instructor, NATO Grade 12 Staff Assistant (Training Management), NATO Grade 10 NAEW&CF Staff Assistant (Training), NATO Grade 12 Staff Assistant (Training), NATO Grade 10 SALARY The basic salary varies based on duty location and NATO Grade, ranging from 4150 EUR to 7640 EUR. The salary is tax free including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children's allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff. ABOUT YOU In all roles, you will bring knowledge and experience in supporting and/or managing training activities and/or plan, develop, execute and deliver training and courses related to subject field. You will ensure that training coordination, content, methodologies, and delivery meet airworthiness and locally established requirements. You will actively support and contribute to learning and development processes, helping to build professional, business, and technical capabilities relevant to the mission. Through your work, you will contribute to both day-to-day performance and long-term effectiveness of the organization, directly supporting the achievement of its objectives. Depending on the location you are interested in, as an instructor, you will bring a solid professional background in logistics/supply & aircraft maintenance and/or Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. While completing the pre-screening questionnaire, you will have the opportunity to indicate which location(s) and position(s) you are interested in and respond to the questions accordingly. Read more about the role here under “Application Form”: https://awacs.nato.int/contact/civillian-personnel-branch/job-vacancies YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE For all roles, you must have Profound and current post related professional experience; Higher Secondary education and completed medium/higher vocational training leading to a formal technical or professional certification, or or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation (for the G15/G17 role, a higher secondary education is minimum with more profound professional experience); (For the instructor roles): The incumbent must have all necessary attributes to perform as an instructor and the capability to instruct technical and complex subjects in own subject matter field; Working knowledge of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) systems; A good command of English both written and spoken; A University degree, any further relevant national or NATO course in subject field, as well as experience working in a NATO, international or military environment will be considered as an advantage. Additionally, the following requirements must be met for each role: Senior Training Manager, G17 Required: Proven ability to maintain overall responsibility for developing, evaluating, planning, programming and conducting training; Experience in application of techniques for improvement and develop training policy and process; Ability to demonstrate and maintain compliance with established policies, including those relating to sustainability and security; Experience in managing a training organization, and ability to provide requirements expertise and familiarity with NATO budgetary and MTFP policies and procedures; Previous experience in a military and/or NATO organization and project management; Previous experience /knowledge in the NATO ISR Programme, or equivalent; Working knowledge of AER(EP).p-2147 and AER(EP).P-66 regulations or equivalent, EMAR 147 and EMAR 66 or commercial EASA 147 and EASA 66 regulations. Desirable: Previous NATO experience working in an Aviation Training international military environment as Instructor; Working knowledge of Project Management; Qualified EASA Part 66/147; Host Nation language (Italian) skills in order to maintain professional contact with Host Nation Airworthiness Authority and Armed Forces Divisions. Staff Officer (Course Development and Training Quality), G15 Required: Previous experience in course development methods, training execution and delivery; Knowledge of NATO Training Quality Assurance administration and management; Knowledge/experience in the NATO ISR Programme or equivalent; Solid working knowledge in an international military environment. Desirable: Working in training in an international military environment; Working knowledge of NATO Bi-Sc 75s series Directives; Knowledge of AGS Core systems; Prior managerial responsibilities and/or supervisory responsibilities. Senior Assistant (Mech/Tech Maintenance Instructor), G12 Required: Instructor course (preferably NATO); Experience in learning and development management. Desirable: Skills and experience in line with DAAA Instructor requirements; Experience in RQ4 type System and excellent knowledge of EMAR Part 147 Part 66 or National equivalent. Senior Assistant (CIS NETWORK Maintenance Instructor), G12 Required: Experience in learning and development management; Previous knowledge/experience in the NATO ISR Programme or equivalent; Knowledge of the NATO ISR CORE Systems. Desirable: Skills and experience in line with DAAA Instructor requirements; Experience in RQ4 type System and excellent knowledge of EMAR Part 147 Part 66 or National equivalent. Senior Assistant (CIS System Admin Maintenance Instructor), G12 Required: Experience in learning and development management. Desirable: Previous knowledge/experience in the NATO ISR Programme or equivalent; Experience in CIS System Administration related training; Skills and experience in line with DAAA Instructor requirements; Experience in RQ4 type System and excellent knowledge of EMAR Part 147 Part 66 or National equivalent. ISR Instructor, G12 Required: Operational experience in exploitation and analysis of optical, infrared and radar imagery including moving target indication (MTI) using techniques of photo-grammetry and terrain analysis, to include using electronic, mechanical and optical devices to support tactical and strategic reconnaissance and surveillance operations; Experience in an imagery production, collection, or analysis position; Instructional background, experience in teaching methods technique; Instructor Course (preferably NATO). Desirable: ISR background; Previous experience with High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) aircraft; Qualified instructor; Host Nation (Italian) language skills. Staff Assistant (Training Management), G10 Required: Experience in carrying out administrative and office management functions, to include managing complex data bases and various internal/external customers, suppliers, partners. Desirable: Experience in supporting training efforts in an international, military or NATO environment; Experience in training management systems and data bases; Experience in minute taking, suspense and action item tracking; Excellent grasp of written and verbal communications. Staff Assistant (Training), G12 Required: Experience in training development utilizing a systematic approach to training (SAT); Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and experience in conducting aircraft maintenance related training. Desirable: Familiarity with technical/industrial Quality Assurance programmes; Experience in operational logistics or previous experience as a logistics staff member at a national or NATO Headquarters; Certified Instructor and training on various methods of instruction as well as experience in conducting logistics related training. Staff Assistant (Training), G10 Required: Experience in training development utilizing a systematic approach to training (SAT); Experience conducting logistics related training; Working knowledge of supply related functions; Working knowledge of interpreting technical publications and analysing and rectifying logistics related problems. Desirable: Experience in conducting management related training; Familiarity with technical/industrial Quality Assurance programmes; Experience in aircraft systems maintenance or previous experience as a maintenance related staff member. YOUR SKILLS Ability to ensure compliance to established procedures and regulations; Must show self-initiative and have self-esteem; Able to work without close supervision; Must have a good understanding and insight into operational requirements; Ability to interpret technical publications and demonstrate proficiency in technical writing; Clear and effective communication both written and spoken. WHY TO WORK FOR US? By joining our organization, you will be part of a multi-national team while working towards NATO`s common goal of safeguarding peace and promoting democratic values for over a billion people. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, where every individual’s work makes a difference and has a meaningful impact on the mission and operation of the Alliance. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. YOUR TEAM NAEW The NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force (NAEW&CF) is home to NATO’s ‘eyes in the sky’, the E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS), which plays an important and unique role for the Alliance by protecting Allied airspace with their air and maritime surveillance capability. The Logistics Support Squadron is responsible for establishing and implementing inventory management procedures and accounting controls for all E-3A peculiar/non-peculiar materiel assets assigned to the main operating base (MOB) and all FOBs/FOL, as well as deployed operating bases/locations (DOB/L). The Logistics Support Operations Branch is responsible for overseeing squadron programs, unit operations compliance and logistics support activities. The Logistics Training Section is responsible for the development, coordination and execution of training policies, procedures, plans and activities affecting the Logistics Wing and FOBs/FOL. Click here to read more: https://awacs.nato.int/ NISRF The NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) is a multinational NATO Force established in mid-2015 as the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force (NAGSF) and based in Sigonella, Italy. The NATO ISR Force is a foundational component of NATO's Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) structure. Since its establishment, NISRF has grown and developed steadily. With NISRF the Alliance now has extensive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities at its disposal at the Sigonella Air Base in Sicily. The Training Centre (TC) is responsible for designing, organizing, and facilitating training programs aimed at enhancing operational capabilities and readiness of personnel within the Force. This includes developing curriculum, coordinating training activities, and ensuring adherence to NATO standards and procedures to achieve mission objectives effectively. Click here to read more: https://nisrf.nato.int/home 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. Any documentation submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by at least an unofficial translation. Please note that upon taking up duties, candidates will be asked to provide original certificates of their education and professional experience as relevant for this vacancy. 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. BENEFITS Salary values indicated in this vacancy notice are based on NATO`S Single Salary Spine scale; The salary is tax free including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children's allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff; Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme; Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible); Retirement Pension Plan. TEST/INTERVIEW The selection process will consist of multiple stages. Candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted by the Recruitment Team and receive detailed information on subsequent steps. The process will conclude with an interview. NOTE: NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection process, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate. For more information on how to apply: How to apply for posts within NATO 6 tips to apply for posts within NATO

Responsibilities

You will plan, develop, and deliver training programs related to logistics, aircraft maintenance, or ISR operations to ensure mission readiness. Additionally, you will manage training coordination and ensure all content meets airworthiness and NATO quality standards.