Chief of Section (Engine) - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (Luxembourg)
About this position
The summary below is published by NATO Support and Procurement Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
**Post No LA108/ Ref. No 2026_00231**
**JOB DESCRIPTION(See link to the full job description in the blue box)**
* University degree in an aviation-related technical or engineering field, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience. * Experience in the administration of aviation support contracts and in using technical and logistics support documentation related to aviation products, components and equipment. * Good knowledge of relevant aeronautical Quality Assurance standards and policies. * Proven experience in aviation support project management. * Proven experience in risk management. * Proven experience in personnel management. * Proven experience in customer expectation management. * Proficiency in technical and administrative writing and in the use of aircraft/equipment technical publications. * Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and developing diverse, inclusive and high performing teams through the application of inclusive leadership principles and practice. * Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
**WHAT DO WE OFFER?**
* Multicultural environment * Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation) * Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave * Excellent health coverage * Great work/life balance * Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays * Pension Scheme
**POST DETAILS**
* Basic monthly salary:EUR 9 674.26, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
**HOW TO APPLY?**
**All candidates (internal and external)**should refer to the [**FAQs**](https://www.nspa.nato.int/join-us/faq) before applying.
**NSPA internal candidates** must submit additionally their latest completed**performance****report.**
**NSPA staff members** of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 2 August 2026.
**Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.**
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
**IMPORTANT NOTES**
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date.The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
**EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:**
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
**IMPORTANT NOTE:**
Your application should be submitted in one go and you **will not** be able to modify your data once submitted.
Position details
- Reference
- LA108
- Directorate-General
- LA-F
- Last Verified
- 23 July 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for Chief of Section (Engine) at NSPA based in Luxembourg. The vacancy reference is LA108. It is hosted by LA-F, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area.
Post No LA108/ Ref. No 2026_00231
JOB DESCRIPTION(See link to the full job description in the blue box)
* University degree in an aviation-related technical or engineering field, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience. * Experience in the administration of aviation support contracts and in using technical and logistics support documentation related to aviation products, components and equipment. * Good knowledge of relevant aeronautical Quality Assurance standards and policies. * Proven experience in aviation support project management. * Proven experience in risk management. * Proven experience in personnel management. * Proven experience in customer expectation management. * Proficiency in technical and administrative writing and in the use of aircraft/equipment technical publications. * Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and developing diverse, inclusive and high performing teams through the application of inclusive leadership principles and practice. * Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
* Multicultural environment * Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation) * Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave * Excellent health coverage * Great work/life balance * Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays * Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS
* Basic monthly salary:EUR 9 674.26, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external)should refer to the [FAQs](https://www.nspa.nato.int/join-us/faq) before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completedperformancereport.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 2 August 2026.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date.The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 20 July 2026, 2 days ago.
The application deadline is 9 August 2026, 17 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.
Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 23 July 2026.
Where to learn more
For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at NSPA see the NSPA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Luxembourg see our Luxembourg location page.
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