• Function title: Operational Specialists (Aviation)
• Reference: NOC-EG-2023-FGIV/653
• Location: Brétigny-sur-Orge (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 Brétigny-sur-Orge
• 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: 2
• Duration of engagement: 3 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: EGSD/INO/SHO – Stakeholder Operations Centre of Expertise
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite)
• Competition publication date: 13/07/2023
• Competition closing date: 24/08/2023 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within The European Green Sky Directorate, the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub (EIH) carries out research, innovation and simulation activities to help improve European aviation performance, safety and sustainability, bridging the gap between R&D and operations. The EIH also addresses emerging new technologies as well as deployment of drones and urban air mobility systems.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Lead and contribute to the development of aviation transport related concepts including:
  • capture of stakeholders’ operational needs,
  • definition of requirements.
• Contribute to the validation of these concepts from an operational perspective and coordinate, as necessary, with technical experts in charge of platforms and validation experts on the:
  • definition of objectives,
  • planning of related activities,
  • preparation and, if relevant, provision of training in the preparation phase of simulations,
  • support to the execution of validation activities,
  • lead of operational analyses and reporting on the validation results.
• Provide operational support and advice on air transport related topics and activities (e.g. R&I projects, preparation of R&I proposals, rulemaking groups) and organise and/or participate to workshops involving a wide range of stakeholders.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed relevant university studies of at least 4 years (e.g. Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, etc.) or professional training of an equivalent level with the corresponding (professional) licence (air traffic control licence, pilot licence, flight dispatch, etc.).
• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant operational experience in air traffic control (ATC), airlines operations or airport operations in Europe.
• Experience in applying operational procedures and using operational systems in at least one of the following domains:
  • Air traffic control
  • Airports
  • Airlines or other Airspace Users
• Experience or understanding in concept development, design and validation of concepts in at least one of the following operational domains:
  • Air Traffic Management / Air Navigation Services (ATM/ANS)
  • Airports
  • Airlines or other Airspace Users
• Experience in drafting technical documents in English.
• Ability to prepare and provide training.
• The following would constitute an asset:
  • Operational experience in a major European ATC centre or airport or airline.
  • Knowledge of SESAR and NextGen operational concepts and related ICAO documents.
  • Experience in working in Air Traffic Management (ATM) / Aviation pan-European projects with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of military aircraft operations and civil-military cooperation in aviation.
• Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
• Problem-solving: You anticipate and solve business problems.
• Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• Creativity & Innovation: You apply new approaches.
• 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 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 3 Year(s) pursuant to the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed. 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.
• 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.