• Function title: Airspace and Network Planning (ANP) Expert
• Reference: MA-2023-AD/726
• Location: Maastricht
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties – Information about living in Maastricht
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
• Directorate/Service: MAAS/ATM – Air Traffic Management
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite)
• Competition publication date: 07/12/2023
• Competition closing date: 18/01/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the ANP is a strategic operational development unit focused on innovation and the maintenance of airspace, procedures and sustainable MUAC operations.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Collaborate with and support project managers/initiators in definition and scope of work packages.
• Organize, coordinate, and participate in trials, validation, and real-time simulations.
• Provide essential support in the development of safety cases for airspace and network planning projects including investigation of occurrences raised by OPS personnel.
• Support the post-operations analysis to evaluate the success and efficiency of implemented projects.
• Provide support in conducting studies to validate airspace management economy and new CNS/ATM concept elements.
• Edit Letters of Agreement (LoA) and prepare content for other relevant aeronautical documentation.
• Participate in the design of new sectors and airspace configurations and contribute to the development of new Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management (ATFCM) methods and tools.
• Prepare and participate in negotiations with Airspace Redesign experts from neighbouring ANSPs (civil and military) regarding airspace changes, delegations, and capacity management agreements, as well as Route Availability Document (RAD) negotiations.
• Provide input for the development of the overall strategy and planning to optimize the MUAC airspace and contribute to the coordination and development of operational requirements in alignment with the long-term objectives of the ATM domain.
• Prepare for and actively participate in meetings, workgroups, and projects, including those at international fora (e.g., FABEC), and building professional relationships with MUAC’s partners.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more, in a relevant area (Aeronautical engineering, Air Traffic Management, etc.) or
• Completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least one year when the normal period of university education is at least three years or
• Professional training of an equivalent level (ATC training).
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience.
• Experience in a Control Centre with a traffic complexity* comparable to the one of Maastricht UAC would be considered an advantage.

  *Complexity in terms of multilayer sectorization, climbing and descending traffic, military traffic/exercises, multiple crossing points and multiple aircraft profiles

• Experience in airspace and network planning, including involvement in project management.
• Experience in analysing data within the context of Air Traffic Management (ATM) operational environments, including the ability to extract insights and make informed decisions based on data-driven findings.
• Technical drafting skills in English, enabling the clear and precise communication of complex ATM concepts, plans, and documentation.
• Understanding of Airspace Design processes and ATM principles, encompassing the knowledge required to develop, adapt, and optimize airspace configurations for efficient air traffic flow.
• Knowledge of simulation tools (e.g., NEST)
• Following skills/experience will be considered as advantage:
  • Knowledge of/experience with the Route Availability Document (RAD)
  • Knowledge of/experience with military airspace operations
• Communication: You foster two-way communication.
• Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Analytical Thinking: You apply methodical approach to complex information.
• Networking: You maintain and expand effective networks.
• Influencing: You are able to identify sources of information and develop trusting relationships.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1.
  The levels relate to the Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• Internal candidates
  If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
  The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.