- Function title: Network Operational Concepts Evolution (ATM) expert
- Reference: NOC-NM-2025-AD/1047
- 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: 1
- Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ 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: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
- 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
Your team
Within the Network Management Directorate, the Network Operational Concepts Expert provides technical expertise and guidance to support the development, review, and monitoring of the implementation of the Network Strategy Plan, the Network Operations Concept, and other related operational concepts. He/she contributes to operational analyses, proposes improvements, develops solutions and services, and helps define operational requirements for the iNM system, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs, regulatory requirements, and the organisationโs objectives through appropriate consultation mechanisms.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Provide technical expertise, guidance and contributions to the maintenance, review and monitoring of the Network Strategy Plan (NSP) and contribute to the identification of NSPโs long-term high level performance benefits/costs considerations supported by benchmarking studies.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Candidates must fulfil one of the following requirements: Completion of third level studies in a relevant field, meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7 followed by at least 3 years relevant professional experience or Completion of third level studies in a relevant field, meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 6 followed by at least 4 years relevant professional experience or Professional training (e.g. ATCO) of an equivalent level followed by at least 3 years relevant professional experience.Refer to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. An ATCO or ATSEP licence would be an asset. Experience in activities related to the development of Air Traffic Management (ATM) concepts, operational requirements or ATM strategy development. Understanding of network concepts, aviation needs and operational changes impacting the networkโs performance, with particular focus on Trajectory Based Operation (TBO) concepts. Knowledge of the NSP, High Level Network CONOPS, ICAO ASBUs (Aviation System Block Upgrades) and the ATM MP (Master Plan). Understanding of financial aspects of system deployment and main stakeholder business drivers. Experience or knowledge of CBA (Cost Benefit Analysis), ideally performed in the aviation field, would be an asset. Project management skills. Analytical thinking: you analyse information and identify relationships. Influencing: you tailor style and approach to impact others. Networking: you know how to maintain and expand effective networks. Planning and Organising: you plan ahead and adapt as required. Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication. 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 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 5 Year(s) 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.