Properties
- Function title: European AIS Database (EAD) Domain Expert
- Reference: NOC-NM-2025-AD/888
- 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: 2
- Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ section
- Security clearance: EUROCONTROL, NATO or EU Secret
- Directorate/Service: NMD/NOM/OTR - Operations Transformation
- 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: 10/04/2025
- Competition closing date: 01/05/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the Network Management Directorate, the \"Operations\" Division enhances and delivers a performance focused operational service with cost effectiveness and an excellent level of service to clients and partners. These include ATFCM services, European network operational functions, network airport-related operational functions and services including the European Aviation Crisis Coordination Cell (EACCC).
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Provide operational expertise, guidance and contributions to the development, analysis and validations of new operational procedures and concepts as support to EAD related activities.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
University degree in a relevant domain of 4 years or of 3 years plus 1 year of relevant professional experience. Or professional training of an equivalent level. Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. In addition, a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. Certification or training in AIS/AIM (Aeronautical Information Services/Management) or EAD operations is highly desirable. Experience in operational aviation data. Experience in the aviation and/or air traffic management (ATM) domain. Experience and knowledge of the European AIS Database (EAD) and associated tools. Understanding of ICAO Annex 15 and other international aeronautical data standards. Data analytic skills. Technical writing skills (English). Stakeholder engagement skills. Analytical thinking: you analyse information and are able to identify relationships. Problem-solving: you anticipate and solve business problems. Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication. Networking: you know how to maintain and expand effective networks. Planning and 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 basic users at level A1/A2 of French 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 may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated. The selected candidate will be offered a contract for a duration of five (5) years in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. This contract may be renewed for a total duration of up to nine (9) years, or it may be converted into an undetermined contract. The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post. Internal candidatesIf 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.