• Function title: European Aeronautical Database Change & Evolution Specialist
• Reference: NOC-NM-2024-FGIV/792
• 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 the competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL
• Function group: Function group IV
• Job level: 16-18 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Project Manager/Specialist
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of engagement: 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/INF/IAC – Information & Cyber 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: 10/05/2024
• Competition closing date: 07/06/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, “Infrastructure” works with all aviation stakeholders to ensure their Network infrastructure supports the evolving needs of the Network operations, whereby providing amongst other: Network CNS coverage, information Management, NewPENS, Cyber Security and Deployment Services in a cost-effective, proactive and coordinated manner with our stakeholders.

As our new European Aeronautical Database Change & Evolution Specialist, you will monitor the changes and evolution of the European Aeronautical Information System Database (EAD), you will review and contribute to the change proposals and documentation and contribute to dedicated user meetings or workshops.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Coordinate the European Aeronautical Information System Database (EAD) change and evolution in the oversight of the application development & maintenance activities.
• Collect and analyse feedback from both EAD data operation service provider (EAD Ops room) and EAD Data service provider/user community, and review and identify change proposals and related specifications.
• Produce and review EAD sub-system documentations (User/technical requirements, Test cases/procedures, User Manual, etc.) and ensure that the Change Proposals are effectively documented.
• Assess the Change Proposals included in the EAD releases, based on approved Test cases/procedures, and conduct additional operational and workflow testing sessions.
• Monitor and analyse EAD technical incidents and requirements and support the team in the oversight activities of the EAD service.
• Provide operational support and advice on EAD related topics and activities and organise and/or participate to workshops/meetings involving a wide range of stakeholders.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• University degree of 4 years in a relevant area (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Technology (ICT), Engineering, ATM) followed by minimum 4 years of relevant working experience (of which minimum 2 years in an international environment).
• Experience in software architecture and design.
• Experience in audits conducted by EASA.
• Knowledge of service-oriented architecture (SOA) and web services/web feature services (WS/WFS).
• Knowledge of system-to-system interfaces (B2B) and message exchange patterns, including request/response (e.g. SOAP), publish/subscribe (e.g. AMQP), RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of graphical user interfaces (GUI).
• Technical drafting skills in English.
• Would be considered an advantage:

o Experience in Aeronautical Information Management
o Experience in document / content management systems.
o Experience in project management and/or Agile SCRUM framework.
o Knowledge of the EAD service, EAD sub-systems or SWIM specifications and services.
o Knowledge of XML, XSLT or XML Editors such as Oxygen Editor, Altova XML Spy, Visual Studio.
o Basic Knowledge of of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and aeronautical information exchange models, in particular AIXM 5.

• Planning and organising: you know how to plan ahead and adapts as required.
• Customer focus: you adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Quality focus: you sets and fosters and fosters high quality standards.
• Analytical thinking: you apply a methodical approach to complex information.
• 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 basic users 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) and it may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract pursuant to the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. Before being established in the post, he/she will be requested to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• The successful candidate shall be engaged in principle at the basic grade of the advertised grades.
• 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.