• Function title: Network Capacity Planning Expert
• Reference: NOC-NM-2023-AD/604
• 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 – Airspace & Capacity Division
• 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:

• Lead the capacity assessment of major projects at network, regional, FAB and local levels.
• Conduct the analysis and validation of the results of the capacity assessment of major projects.
• Coordinate the development of proposals resulting in optimum solutions at network level to improve the European capacity performance.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders (NM OPS, ANSPs, airlines, etc.) to:
  o collect contributions for the implementation of major projects in Europe.
  o obtain commitment for optimum network solutions proposed.
  o ensure a smooth transition plan for major projects in operations.
• Contribute to the capacity planning work of the Unit; participate to the deployment of a dynamic capacity planning process and support the development of local/network capacity measures.
• Contribute to the Network Operations Plan, including rolling seasonal Network Operations Plan, through the preparation of the traffic outlook and local/network capacity assessment.
• Provide advice on the development of the network assessment and capacity planning methodologies as required.
• Evaluate sector capacities based on workload assessment through fast time simulations.
• 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.
• Experience in carrying out impact assessments or activities related to the impact assessment of projects.
• Experience in or understanding of airspace capacity planning, including planning tools (NEST/DDR) and/or experience in fast time simulations.
• Knowledge or understanding of ATFCM, strategic planning, and validation techniques.
• Project management and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking: 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 foster two-way communication.
• Planning & Organising: you know how to plan ahead and adapt as required.
• 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.