The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an Agency of the European Union serving the interests of the European citizens in the field of civilian aviation safety. EASA plays a key role in the European Union’s strategy to establish and maintain a high uniform level of civil aviation safety in Europe. The Agency is based in Cologne (Germany) and has representations in Beijing (China), Montreal (Canada) and Washington (USA), as well as a permanent office in Brussels (Belgium). EASA employs more than 800 professionals from across Europe.
EASA Mission:
– Ensure the highest common level of safety protection for EU citizens
– Ensure the highest common level of environmental protection
– Single regulatory and certification process among Member States
– Facilitate the internal aviation single market & create a level playing field
– Work with other international aviation organisations & regulators
EASA Tasks:
– Draft implementing rules in all fields pertinent to the EASA mission
– Certify & approve products and organisations, in fields where EASA has exclusive competence (e.g. airworthiness)
– Provide oversight and support to Member States in fields where EASA has shared competence (e.g. Air Operations , Air Traffic Management)
– Promote the use of European and worldwide standards
– Cooperate with international actors in order to achieve the highest safety level for EU citizens globally (e.g. EU safety list, Third Country Operators authorisations)
EASA offers more than 20 traineeship opportunities.
Deadline: 14 February 2017
Read more and apply here.
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