Civil Aviation Director
ASD Organisation
With 27 national associations and 16 companies in Europe as members ASD represents in all more than 2000 companies with a turnover of more than 186 Billion Euros.
ASD is run in a matrix organisation. Some 50 working groups on different levels are manned by representatives from industry. On the highest strategic level 4 “Business Units” have the sectorial focus (Civil Aviation; Defence; Security; Space) whilst 6 “Commissions” (External Affairs; Research & Technology; Supply Chain & SMEs; Services; Economic, Legal and Trade; Environment) have transversal focus. The Chairs of these 10 working groups all formally report to the Board of ASD. A permanent staff of some 20 people, led by a Secretary General, supports and coordinates all activities of the Association.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Based in Brussels, the overall role of the Civil Aviation Director is to lead and manage ASD’s Civil Aviation Business Unit in order to promote and protect the interests of the civil aviation industry it represents, both at European and global levels.
The Civil Aviation Business Unit will develop coherent initiatives and actions in coordination with other top level working groups, i.e. Business Units and Commissions. The Director will be responsible for progressing and prioritising work between meetings in order to ensure that the ASD Secretariat develops the highest possible support. He/she will ensure that decisions taken at the Business Unit and Commissions’ level are properly implemented and percolated through to all reporting bodies.
The voice of the European civil aviation industry, the Civil Aviation Director will identify the areas of common interest and encourage the adoption of common positions related to them.In transverse matters such as R&T; Environment; Legal, Economic & Trade; etc. he/she will ensure contribution to ASD’s transverse working groups in which Civil Aviation is involved by ensuring a balanced presence on their agendas.
He/she will support Civil Aviation industry views vis-à-vis the European institutions and bodies, and vis-à-vis the other stakeholders of the European and international aeronautics community, taking advantage of the opportunities to foster coordinated actions and reciprocal arrangements.
GENERAL FRAMEWORK
The Civil Aviation Director will report to the Secretary General. He/she will manage the ASD staff that supports the various working bodies reporting to the Business Unit and Commissions in his area of responsibility, and liaises as required with the other members of the ASD Secretariat. Mandated, in cooperation with the Secretary General of the Association and the External Affairs Commission, he/she will represent the Association vis-à-vis third Parties in domains under his/her responsibility.
MAIN QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
A senior management position at the executive level, the Civil Aviation Director will:
- Have an extensive aerospace industry experience
- Be familiar with the EU world and topics related to the EU and global aviation industry. He/she must have an understanding of the functioning of the European institutions and policy making. Previous experience in lobbying/regulatory issues is a considerable advantage
- Have excellent communication skills and must be fluent in English, both oral and written. A good working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of any another major European language is an asset
- Have excellent leadership skills in order to successfully manage different teams in a multicultural business environment
- Be able to work in a positive spirit in the consensus-oriented environment of a European Association and should be willing to travel extensively.
Interested?
Please send your CV and motivation letter to Herman Vandenbranden, e-mail:herman.vandenbranden@asd-europe.org The full job description is available on ASD’s website, or by clicking on the pdf file below.
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