• Function title: Airspace Design Expert
• Reference: NOC-NM-2023-AD/603
• Location: Brussels – Information about living in Brussels
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 2
• 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 policies
• Directorate/Service: NMD/ACD/OPL – Operations Planning Unit
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite)
• Competition publication date: 06/04/2023
• Competition closing date: 04/05/2023 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, the Operations Planning Unit facilitates, in response to the requirements of SES II and in partnership with all ATM actors, the design, planning and deployment of operational improvement measures for the European ATM network that will meet European-wide agreed targets.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Coordinate the development of network, regional, FAB and TMA airspace projects to contribute to the achievement of network operational performance targets.
• Conduct the analysis and validations of route network, free route airspace utilisation rules, civil/military airspace structure availability to allow safe and efficient implementation.
• Lead the production of regular operational performance evaluations and forecasts in the field of airspace design to allow monitoring of performance achievements against European targets.
• Ensure the integration of FAB and TMA airspace design projects into the overall European ATM network to ensure network connectivity and interoperability.
• Contribute to the development of the European Route Network Improvement Plan including airspace management procedures as to ensure the integration of all the Free Route Airspace (FRA), sub-regional airspace projects.
• Coordinate with the various stakeholders (ie: OPS, ANSP’s, airlines, military etc) in view of collecting contributions as support to airspace design activities.
• Conduct the analysis and validation of the RAD measures, including their impact on the network.
• Provide advice, as required, on the development of flight efficiency indicators and methodologies.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• University studies of at least 4 years in a relevant domain or university studies of at least 3 years plus 1 year relevant professional experience, or professional training of an equivalent level.
• Internal candidates should check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience or knowledge with airspace design and Route Availability Document (RAD), including planning tools and data.
• Knowledge or understanding of Free Route Airspace and airspace simulation validation techniques.
• Project management and presentation skills.
• Analytical: you analyse information and identifies relationships.
• Influencing: you tailor style and approach to impact others.
• Networking: you know how to maintain and expand effective networks.
• Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication.
• Result focus: you seek to improve personal performance.
• 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 selected candidate will be required to become at least a basic user of French at level A1 before the end of the probation period.
  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.
• Duration of appointment: This is an appointment for a determined period of 5 Year(s). It could be extended up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract.
• 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.
• In case of reserve list: Suitable candidates, however not selected to fill the post, will be placed on a reserve list for similar functions. The period of validity of reserve list is 1 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.