VACANCIES
31 Jul 23. EUROCAE call for applicants for Technical Advisory Committee members includes UAS positions.
European standards agency EUROCAE invites applicants to its Technical Advisory Committee, including Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) representatives.
The EUROCAE Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is composed of 12 specialist members, each selected to achieve a balanced representation of EUROCAE interests.
All TAC members are appointed for a 3-year renewable term.
Several TAC positions are currently open for appointment or renewal. Nominations for TAC membership is open to all EUROCAE Full Member organisations.
EUROCAE is calling for candidacies for TAC members in the following domains:
- Airports
- Aircraft Manufacturers – Commercial aviation
- European R&D Community
- Regulatory Authority
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems
TAC members are appointed in their personal capacity and are expected to:
- Have a good understanding of the evolution of the European and worldwide regulatory and standardisation framework and of the current challenges faced by the aviation sector.
- Have relevant technical expertise and be aware of technological developments in their respective domain, such as R&D, implementation and deployment projects, regulations, standardisation activities etc.
- Have a real interest and curiosity in technical topics beyond their domain
- Have a forward-thinking visionary approach in the interest of developing EUROCAE’s activities
- Be able to represent the interests of the whole EUROCAE membership in their respective domain.
- Bring excellent written, communication and negotiation skills in English and a proven track record of working with multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, international teams.
- Be open to consensus-based discussions.
- Be in a position to adequately support the activities of the TAC (four 2-day meetings/year).
As all TAC members, the representative of the respective domains will be appointed by the EUROCAE Council for a 3-year renewable term.
TAC members are not paid by Eurocae for their duties.
Applications must reach the EUROCAE Secretariat by Thursday, 31 August 2023 and include a CV, letter of motivation and any other relevant supporting information by email to and
For more information visit: www.eurocae.net (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
25 Jul 23. Altitude Angel invites applicants to fill the position of Android Developer. Altitude Angel is growing and looking for iOS Developers. As one of the company’s Android Developers, the primary focus will be to implement new user interfaces and features together with automated unit and integration tests. The applicant will be working with the Product and Engineering teams, sharing knowledge and advice about application architecture and the newest mobile technologies.
What You will Do
- Integrate with existing APIs and specific new ones to support mobile functionality
- Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support) whilst also ensuring our applications meet quality standards and striving to constantly innovate app functionality and design
- Write unit, integration, and end to end tests to ensure code quality
- Identify and improve parts of the platform to make it more robust and scalable
- Proactively contribute to a team culture that values quality, robustness, and knowledge sharing
- Research and evaluate new technologies that could improve the quality of our software.
For more information visit: www.altitudeangel.com
(Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
LOCATIONS
LAND
01 Aug 23. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) joined Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin and German officials for a groundbreaking ceremony in Weeze, Germany to establish a second F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) with Rheinmetall AG. The IAL will help meet increased demands for the fifth-generation fighter aircraft while bolstering defense capabilities with allied nations throughout Europe. “The success of the IAL addresses Northrop Grumman’s vision to affordably manufacture a quality next-generation aircraft that meets the needs of a growing number of international customers,” said Tom Jones, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems. “Combined with Rheinmetall’s experience with German Armed Forces and European industry, the collaboration with Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin will foster critical skills and energize the region’s economy with high-tech job opportunities.”
MARITIME
28 Jul 23. US Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124). The US Navy christened the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) during a 10:30 a.m. EDT ceremony on Saturday, July 29, at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, delivered the christening ceremony’s principal address. Remarks were also be provided by Colonel (ret.) Harvey C. Barnum, Jr., the ship’s namesake; the Honorable Janet Mills, Governor of Maine; the Honorable Susan Collins, U.S. Senator, Maine; the Honorable Angus King, U.S. Senator, Maine; Gen. Eric Smith, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps; Vice Adm. William Galinis, Commander Naval Sea Systems Command; and Mr. Charles Krugh, president, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. The ship’s sponsor is Colonel Barnum’s wife, Ms. Martha Hill. In a time-honored Navy tradition, Ms. Hill will christen the ship by breaking a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow. The ship’s namesake, Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr., received the Medal of Honor for heroism displayed during an action outside Ky Phu, Quang Tin Province, Vietnam. Serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, and 9th Marines, he assumed command after the rifle company commander was mortally wounded by a sudden enemy attack. Rallying his troops, he organized the defeat of the enemy force and the successful evacuation of the dead and wounded. This is the first U.S. Navy ship to honor Barnum. Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet, providing protection to America around the globe. These highly capable, multi-mission ships conduct various operations, from peacetime presence to national security, providing a wide range of warfighting capabilities in multi-threat air, surface, and subsurface domains. These elements of seapower enable the Navy to defend American prosperity and prevent future conflict abroad. Additional information on the ship’s namesake can be found at: https://www.history.navy.mil/news-and-events/multimedia-gallery/infographics/heritage/barnum.html (Source: U.S. DoD)
MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT
PERSONNEL
31 Jul 23. Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Upcoming Departure of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. Today, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr., announced that he will step down from his position in early September. During the two years Under Secretary Cisneros served in his role, he was a steadfast and faithful servant in the Department’s mission to take care of our people. His commitment to the “people first” approach helped the Department improve the quality of life of our Service members and their families. In addition, his steadfast commitment to decreasing the prevalence of harmful behavior ensured the Department remains on track in the implementation of the approved recommendations from the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military as well as the Independent Review Commission on Suicide Prevention. Under his leadership, the P&R team established policies to ensure access to reproductive health care and contraceptives, promoted the safety, health, and well-being of the force during the COVID-19 pandemic, and advanced initiatives to integrate strategic readiness across the Department to better assess operational decision impacts on force readiness.
I am grateful for Mr. Cisneros’ dedication to public service, mission readiness, and the Service members, their families and our DoD civilians who sacrifice for this nation. (Source: U.S. DoD)
EUROPE APPOINTMENTS
03 Aug 23. Mr Jeffrey Frank Glekin has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles in succession to Mr Patrick Lynch, who will transfer to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Glekin will take up his appointment in October 2023.
02 Aug 23. Mr Nigel Casey CMG MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation in succession to Dame Deborah Bronnert DCMG.
INDUSTRY
PERSONNEL
EUROPE APPOINTMENTS
01 Aug 23. ACR Electronics announced the return of Jeff Geraci as the General Manager and Vice President of ARTEX, the leading brand for aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT). In this capacity, Jeff will spearhead ARTEX’s strategic growth initiatives, reinforce its position in the market, and drive innovation within the company.
U.S. APPOINTMENTS
02 Aug 23. DZYNE Technologies (“DZYNE”), a leading developer of autonomous defense solutions, today announced the appointment of the Honorable Christopher C. Miller as interim Chief Revenue Officer. Miller brings over 30 years of experience in the intelligence and defense communities to DZYNE, having served as a U.S. Army Special Forces officer, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and the acting U.S. Secretary of Defense. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
31 Jul 23. L3Harris names new head of newly acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne. US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has installed a new leader at Aerojet Rocketdyne following its acquisition of the California-based propulsion manufacturer. Ross Niebergall, former chief technology officer at L3Harris, has been appointed president of Aerojet Rocketdyne, which became L3Harris’ fourth business segment after the USD4.7bn purchase closed on 28 July. He replaces Eileen Drake, who was the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne before the acquisition. An L3Harris spokesperson declined to say why the leadership change was made. (Source: Janes)