• Function title: ATFCM Concepts Evolution Expert
• Reference: NOC-NM-2024-AD/799
• Location: Brussels
• 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 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: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: EUROCONTROL, NATO or EU Secret
• Directorate/Service: NMD/ACD/PCI – Project Coordination & Implementation Unit
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
• Competition publication date: 23/05/2024
• Competition closing date: 20/06/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, the “Project Coordination & Implementation” Unit leads the Network Manager (NM) strategic projects including the contributions to SESAR and the interfaces with the related SESAR Deployment projects. The Unit manages also the interaction with stakeholders on strategic projects.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Lead Network Manager (NM) implementation (sub) projects relating to Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management (ATFCM) or act as project coordinator, as required.
• Contribute to the development of ATFCM operational concepts, related developments and implementation roadmaps.
• Coordinate within NM the various ATFCM developments to ensure consistency with the strategic direction of NM and network operations in general (ref. Network Strategy Plan).
• Participate to NM implementation projects and provide operational and/or systems expertise on ATFCM & ATC interrelated operational requirements and strategic European needs.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders to identify operational user requirements for NM service improvements, in particular with regards to ATFCM and related developments.
• Share expertise and contribute to relevant ATFCM SESAR deployment projects and SESAR R&D work packages.
• Advise on the need for specific ATFCM related NM developments in line with the strategic evolution and performance targets.
• Provide input to update the Network Strategy Plan and Network Operations Plan based on internal and external developments.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
  • University degree of 4 years in a relevant domain plus 3 years’ appropriate professional experience in the field of ATFM (Air Navigation Service Provider or airline experience).
  • University degree of 3 years in a relevant domain plus 4-years appropriate professional experience in the field of ATFM (Air Navigation Service Provider, ANSP or airline experience).
  • Equivalent professional training (e.g. air traffic control) plus 3 years’ appropriate professional experience in the field of ATFM (Air Navigation Service Provider, ANSP or airline experience).
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Experience in air traffic management.
• Knowledge of ATM systems.
• Knowledge of operational and technical ATM evolutions.
• Understanding of the European ATM network and the functions of the Network Manager.
• Understanding of ATFCM.
• Project Management skills.
• Influencing: You tailor your style and approach to impact others.
• Strategic focus: You know how to align action with strategy.
• Networking: You know how to maintain and expand effective networks.
• Planning & Organising: You know how to plan ahead and adapt as required.
• Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify 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/C2. The selected candidate will be required to become at least a basic user of French at level A1/A2 before the end of the probation period.
  The levels relate to the European-framework-reference 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.