Executive Operational Support Assistant (EOS)

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  • Added Date: Thursday, 02 October 2025
  • Deadline Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025
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Properties

  • Function title: Executive Operational Support Assistant (EOS)
  • Reference: NOC-MA-2025-OP/1048
  • Location: Maastricht
  • 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 Maastricht
  • Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
  • Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
  • Type of post: EOS Assistant
  • Job level: O1-O3 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
  • Generic job title: Not applicable
  • Number of posts: 2
  • Duration of appointment: Undetermined
  • Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
  • Directorate/Service: MUAC/OPS - The Operations Division
  • Competition publication date: 02/10/2025
  • Competition closing date: 30/10/2025(23:59 Brussels time)
  • Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo training to obtain the flight data (FDO) endorsement necessary for the execution of the tasks of EOS Assistant. During this training, they will be entitled to 75% of the basic salary pertaining to grade O 1, step 1. Upon successful completion of the training, the salary will increase to 100% of grade O 1, step 1.
Successful candidates are required to undergo a probation period before being established. The duration of this probation period shall be equal to the period required to complete the training and obtain the FDO endorsement necessary for the execution of the tasks of EOS Assistant.

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Your team

Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the Operations Division (OPS) is responsible for managing the provision of air traffic services to civil and military airspace users, operational concept development and airspace design. It is also responsible for advising the Director MUAC on military ATM matters and civil-military coordination, and for managing the training of operational and Air Traffic Services Electronics Personnel.

Your role

Your role will be to :

Input, check and correct active and non-active flight plans taking into account procedures, rules and โ€œletters of agreementโ€ and also temporary changes, i.e. briefing sheets. Resolve flight plan issues and input the necessary immediate changes to flight data. Stay up-to-date with flight data changes in order to deal efficiently with assignments and adapt actions as required. Contribute to discussions on EOS working related changes and improvements, i.e. systems, procedures, etc. Be familiar with the OPS room basic support tools to be able to perform required tasks in the EOS structures. Monitor the operation of the technical equipment and report any anomalies or deficiencies. Act as simulator pilot for training purposes as deemed necessary. Execute all tasks and responsibilities as described in the Maastricht ATC Operations Manual (MATCOM). Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

Completion of secondary education, meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 4 or higher. Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. A minimum of 1-year relevant experience, preferably acquired during the past 3 years, to carry out the advertised responsibilities. Relevant experience refers to professional experience as Flight Data Assistant or ATCO students having successfully completed the Pre-OJT ATC Unit training within the last 3 years. Knowledge of the principles of Flight Data Processing & Display systems and related support systems. Ability to follow well-defined procedures. Understanding of ATC safety. Microsoft standard office tools. Team work: Fosters team work. Problem-solving: Responds to (routine) problems as they arise by applying job knowledge. Communication: Expresses information and ideas effectively. Quality focus : Delivers consistent quality in work. Customer focus: Responds effectively to customer enquiries. 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, a thorough knowledge of English is required.
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. If an external candidate is selected, he/she will be offered an appointment for an undetermined period. Before being established in the post, the external candidate will be required to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months. 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.

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