kandidatu France

Director of the research aircraft unit

Météo France · State civil service

En français : Directeur de l'unité des avions de recherche

This job in plain words

The job is to lead the SAFIRE unit, which maintains and runs research aircraft for the French scientific community. It is based in Cugnaux and involves managing flight campaigns, the budget and a team.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to category A+ civil servants and contract staff. The job is open to people with disabilities.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Master's or engineering degree (bac+5), preferred
Experience
Proven experience in a similar role
Contract
Open to civil servants and contract staff. Secondment for civil servants or hiring on contract. Contract length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Master's or engineering degree (bac+5) preferred.
  • Proven experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to lead, coordinate and drive strategic actions.
  • Knowledge of aviation procedures and the legal framework.
  • Experience managing staff.
  • Good people skills, organised and curious.

What you would do

  • Coordinate preparation of the 5 to 10 flight campaigns each year.
  • Manage the unit's budget and propose balance between the supervising bodies.
  • Carry out the decisions of the Safire Steering Committee.
  • Ensure air safety and health and safety of unit staff.
  • Prepare and arrange service missions or studies for the supervising bodies.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, sending a CV and a cover letter, both required.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Office hours job.
  • Post may become vacant from 01/07/2026.
  • Remote work not stated in the offer.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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