• Function title: Technical Training Instructor – Competence Assessor (ATSEP)
• Reference: NOC-MA-2024-FGIII/827
• 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 the competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL assigned at the Maastricht Centre
• Function group: Function group III
• Job level: 8-10 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Assistant
• Number of posts: 2
• Duration of engagement: 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 provisions
• Directorate/Service: MUAC/DIR/TRG
• 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: 04/07/2024
• Competition closing date: 15/08/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre,The “Training” service is a certified training provider operating under EU regulations. The service is responsible for developing, delivering and maintaining training (internal and external) for ATC students & ATCO’s. The “Training” service also provides support and competence in the realisation of ATM related projects at MUAC.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Develop the content of scenarios, in cooperation with technical experts and subject matter experts, for assessment of competence of ATSEPs and other technical staff.
• Plan and assess the competence of ATSEP and other technical staff against defined competency profiles. This shall take the form of written or oral exams, practical demonstrations, simulated scenarios, and observations of on-the-job performance.
• Analyse the assessment results to determine whether technical staff meets the established competency standards and provide feedback to individuals on their strengths and areas for improvement.
• Design the curriculum and necessary training materials (presentations, hands-on exercises, and e-learning sessions) to meet the technical training needs for technical and operational staff.
• Deliver technical training and tailor the content and delivery style to the audience’s level of expertise and learning needs.
• Maintain records on training, competency assessments/checks, certifications, etc. in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Report on the training and assessment activities in accordance with the approved plans and procedures.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• A level of post-secondary in a relevant field (i.e., engineering, computer science) and professional experience of 3 years, or completed university studies of at least 3 years in a relevant field (i.e. engineering, computer science) and professional experience of one year.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant working experience to perform advertised tasks.
• Qualification as ATSEP competence assessor and training instructor would be considered as advantage.
  • Note to candidates: ATSEP Competence Assessor and Training Instructor qualification will be provided by the company and will have to be obtained by the end of the probation period.
• Experience in competency assessment. Experience acquired in regulated environment (e.g., Air Traffic Management, banking, production industry, nuclear power plants) would be considered as strong asset.
• Experience in the usage of assessment tools (e.g., checklists, questionnaires) to measure performance against established standards.
• Experience in development and delivery of technical training content for Air Traffic Management systems would be considered as advantage.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for ATSEP staff.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Understanding of computer-based training development.
• Understanding of ATM systems and ATM system components.
• Motivation and commitment to acquire knowledge/understanding of MUAC-related systems and their dependencies.
• Communication: You foster two-way communication.
• Customer focus: You know how to respond effectively to customer enquiries.
• Planning and organising: You plan ahead and adapt as required.
• Teamwork: You foster teamwork.
• Quality focus: You deliver a consistent quality of work.
• 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 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 5 Year(s) and it may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract pursuant to the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. 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.
• 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.