Technician (Supply) - Limited Duration Post

 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.

As part of the Aircraft and Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Servicing Branch, the Tools & Equipment Section is responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, and hazardous materials in support of aircraft periodic inspections as well as flight line use.

The incumbent performs tools and equipment functions, including consolidated tool kit management functions and inventory. Researches and justifies the requisition of equipment, tools and supplies. Maintains consolidated tool kits for flight line use. Maintains bench stock to include ordering and inventory. Contributes to the LW Training Programme.

To find out more about the background, please visit our Homepage https://awacs.nato.int/

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THE ROLE

The incumbent's duties are:

The incumbent's duties are:

• Tracking, maintaining and updating Hazardous Materials Handling (HAZMAT) binder in coordination with base environmental division (SOC);
• Procuring, storing and controlling of equipment, tools and hazardous material;
• Conducting scheduled and unscheduled inspections and adjustment of aircraft Consolidated Tool kits (CTK) bench stock;
• Assisting and overseeing all administrative/supply functions and special projects;
• Tracking and supporting equipment-related mobility actions;
• 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;
• Conducting OJT and advises newly assigned personnel;
• Ensuring that the calibration programme for inspections and maintenance records are updated;
• Tracking and supporting equipment-related mobility actions of the Wing;
• Operating motor vehicles, support and test equipment;
• Performing dispatcher and general housekeeping duties, including ground snow/ice removal;
• Assisting in managing and controlling all aspects of the Squadron Tools & Equipment (CTK) program;
• Performing dispatcher and general housekeeping duties, including ground snow/ice removal.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A fully qualified Supply Specialist and/or having a technical background or technical vocational training;
• Experience in material storage operations and other supply related functions to include supervision of personnel;
• Driving license equivalent to European Class B;
• Experience in material management, especially in warehousing functions;
• Secondary education and basic training for specific task related skills, with 2 years experience;
• The work both oral and written, in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole, is conducted mainly in English therefore sufficient English proficiency is essential;
• Adequate knowledge of Standard Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is required.

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADVANTAGE

• Previous NATO assignment;
• Experience working in an international / military environment;
• Experience in the maintenance of aircraft support equipment;
• Experience in aircraft maintenance;
• Knowledge of tools and equipment functions;
• Vocational training in supply/inventory control;
• Experience handling Hazardous Material (HAZMAT);
• Experience managing technical documentation and database as Technical Order Librarian.

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

This is a limited duration requirement.  In accordance with the NCPRs, newly recruited staff will be offered a definite duration contract not exceeding two years, with the possibility of renewal for up to further two years.

SALARY

Salary values indicated in this vacancy notice are based on the new 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 appropriate) 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.