European Pilots (ECA) | Brussels  | 5+ years experience

Make Europe's pilots heard.

The European Cockpit Association (ECA) is the representative body of professional pilots at EU level, speaking for over 44,000 pilots from national associations across 33 European states. From aviation safety standards to crew working conditions to cybersecurity, ECA shapes the policy debates that affect the people who fly Europe's planes – and we're looking for a communications strategist to make sure pilots’ voices are heard.
If you can write an op-ed before lunch, brief a spokesperson before a crisis hits, and still find time to obsess over campaign analytics – we want to talk to you.

What you'll do

• Design and run integrated advocacy-related communication campaigns – from strategy to execution to impact reporting
• Translate dense policy into stories people care about
• Own ECA's media relations: build and maintain relationships with Brussels, European, and international press, and be the first point of contact for journalists
• Write press releases, briefings, op-eds, and talking points, and prepare spokespeople for interviews and media appearances
• Lead digital advocacy, social media, website content, and audience growth across all channels
• Direct and supervise video and visual content production – briefing, scripting input, and creative direction for our content creator – to ensure campaigns land with strong storytelling and visual impact
• Advise senior leadership on communications strategy

(Full job description available here) 

You bring

• 5+ years in policy communications, journalism or related communications/marketing functions 
• Strong grasp of EU institutions and the Brussels bubble
• Native/near-native English, excellent storytelling and editing skills
• Track record of running advocacy-related communication campaigns that delivered results
• Strong creative direction skills: briefing, scripting, and giving feedback on video content even if you're not the one behind the camera or in the edit suite
• An eye for layout, design, and visual storytelling, with the ability to brief and direct designers/content creators effectively
• Feeling at ease and motivated by working with a multi-cultural team
• Bonus: NGO/association experience, data visualisation skills, or a soft spot for aviation

What we offer

• Brussels-based with hybrid working (2 days/week from home)
• Competitive salary + extralegal benefits
• An international, committed team
• Regular training and development support

How to apply?

Only applicants with a valid residency and work permit for Belgium will be considered.

Please send your CV and a cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation to career@eurocockpit.eu with the subject line “Communications & Campaigns Manager / [Your Name]” by 14 July 2026.

Start date:  asap

Interviews will take place in person in Brussels on 22 and 23 July (1st round) & 24 August (2nd round). In exceptional cases, we can accommodate one virtual round, but shortlisted candidates must meet us in Brussels in person for the 2nd round.