AESA Calls for 2 Executive Positions Level 30: €30,436 Allowance for A1 Civil Servants

Key data

Two high-level executive positions at the State Agency for Air Safety (AESA) are being offered through free appointment with a specific allowance of €30,436 annually each. The call, published on October 5, 2026 in the BOE under reference BOE-A-2026-20615, activates a process with very tight deadlines: only 10 calendar days to submit an application.

For A1 civil servants who meet the requirements, this call represents an opportunity to access management positions in two strategic areas of Spanish civil aviation: the safety of air operations and technical cooperation with foreign entities.

What does this regulation establish?

The Resolution calls for the provision of two positions at AESA through the free appointment system, the mechanism that allows the Administration to directly select the most suitable candidate without being subject to a regulated merit competition. The positions called are:

The access requirements are as follows:

• Be a career civil servant of subgroup A1 of the State Administration.
• Accredit a minimum of 5 years of seniority as a career civil servant.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in pre-executive positions.

The selection process includes interviews with pre-selected candidates, which will be notified with a minimum advance notice of 48 hours. The appointment resolution must occur within a maximum period of one month from the closing of the application deadline, extendable for an additional month.

Once appointed, the selected candidate has 3 business days to take office if the position does not involve a change of residence, or one month if it requires a change of address.

Economic and operational impact

Each position called carries an associated specific allowance of €30,436 annually, corresponding to remuneration level 30, the highest on the scale of position allowances in the General State Administration. This amount is added to the base salary, seniority bonuses, and position allowance corresponding to subgroup A1.

From an operational perspective, the process is agile but demanding in terms of timing:

• The candidate has 10 calendar days from publication to submit their application.
• The application must be made exclusively through the Funciona Portal, with electronic certificate. Paper applications or submissions through other channels are not accepted.
• Pre-selection and interviews are notified with only 48 hours notice, which requires immediate availability.
• The appointment will be resolved within a maximum of two months (one month extendable for an additional month).

For the AESA units involved, filling these positions has a direct impact on the operational capacity of two critical areas: supervision of safety in flight operations and management of technical relations with international aviation organizations.

Who does it affect?

• Career civil servants subgroup A1 of the General State Administration with 5 or more years of seniority and pre-executive experience of at least 3 years.
• Civil servants currently at AESA or in other bodies of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility who meet the requirements.
• Candidates from other ministries with technical profile in civil aviation, air safety or international relations in the aeronautical sector.
• HR managers of public bodies who must manage possible vacancies if any of their A1 civil servants is appointed.

Practical example

An A1 civil servant from the Ministry of Transport with 8 years of seniority and 4 years as head of service in civil aviation matters decides to apply for the position of Director of External Technical Cooperation.

Their process would be as follows:

1. Access the Funciona Portal with their electronic certificate before the 10 calendar day deadline expires (approximately before October 15, 2026).
2. Complete and submit the application electronically.
3. If pre-selected, they receive notification with at least 48 hours notice to attend the interview.
4. If appointed, they have one month to take office if the position involves a change of residence (or 3 business days if it does not).
5. Their remuneration increases with the specific allowance of €30,436 annually of level 30.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify access requirements: confirm that you belong to subgroup A1, accredit 5 years of seniority as a career civil servant and 3 years in pre-executive positions.
2. Prepare the electronic certificate: the application is processed exclusively through the Funciona Portal. Check that the certificate is current and operational before starting the process.
3. Submit the application on time: the deadline is 10 calendar days from October 5, 2026. No extension is provided.
4. Maintain availability for interview: if you are pre-selected, notification arrives with only 48 hours notice. It is advisable to keep your schedule clear during the resolution period.
5. Plan for taking office: if the position involves a change of residence, the deadline is one month. If there is no change of residence, only 3 business days. Plan accordingly.

Official source

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Notice: This article is merely informative in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-20615