• Function title: Flight Information Exchange Specialist – System Wide Information Management (SWIM)
• Reference: NOC-NM-2024-FGIV/795
• 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: 13-15 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Junior 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, the “Infrastructure” Division manages the European infrastructure deployment projects and programmes, and aims at making the digital Single European Sky a reality. The Division develops, organises and provides European common services including network support services, aeronautical information services and the radio frequency function.

The “Information & Cyber” Unit delivers European projects related to information management, cyber security and European AIS Database. The service participates to the development of the digital infrastructure enabling the SES Digital Sky transformation.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Contribute to the creation and evolution of the System Wide Information Management (SWIM) reference material for flight information exchange used by implementing organisations (e.g. ANSPs, airports, aviation authorities) to facilitate the harmonised deployment of trajectory-based operations.
  • Write new and update existing flight information service specifications outlining how systems interoperate and exchange flight information essential for specific operational activities, as well as developing supporting documentation.
  • Collect and assess evolving requirements, propose enhancements to the Flight Information Exchange Model (FIXM) and produce related supporting material.
• Collaborate with implementing organisations to promote awareness of SWIM for flight information exchange, facilitate the sharing of implementation experiences, identify risks, assess and propose mitigations measures and identify requirements to improve implementation.
• Provide implementation guidance, monitor progress of necessary activities carried out by implementing organisations and facilitate a consolidated and accurate reporting to stakeholders such as the SESAR Deployment Manager including other necessary reports as needed.
• Participate in common implementation projects by assisting in the development of coordinated roadmaps and synchronising implementation efforts with relevant organisations.
• Carry out any other tasks in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university degree of four years (e.g. Master’s degree) in a relevant field such as IT, Engineering.
• In addition to the above, minimum 2 years’ relevant professional experience to carry out the described responsibilities.
• Experience in flight information exchange systems.
• Experience in the development of specifications.
• Understanding of ATM information models (e.g. AIXM, FIXM, iWXXM, AIRM).
• The following would be considered an advantage:
  • Experience in producing guidance material for flight information exchange systems.
  • Experience with software development or enterprise architecture.
  • Knowledge of Application Programming Interfaces (API) standards and best practices.
• Technical writing skills (English).
• Analytical thinking: You apply a methodical approach to complex information.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• Planning & Organisation: You know how to plan ahead and adapt as required.
• Networking: You know how to maintain and expand effective networks.
• Teamwork: You foster teamwork.
• 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 (oral and writing). The selected candidate will be required to become 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) 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.