• Function title: European Aeronautical Database (EAD) Quality, Safety & Security Management Assistant
• Reference: NOC-NM-2024-FGIII/845
• 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 the competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL
• Function group: Function group III
• Job level: 11-12 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Senior Assistant
• Number of posts: 1
• 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 policies
• Directorate/Service: NMD/INF/IAC – Information & Cyber Unit
• 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: 05/09/2024
• Competition closing date: 26/09/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, “Infrastructure” works with all aviation stakeholders to ensure their Network infrastructure supports the evolving needs of the Network operations, whereby providing amongst other: Network CNS coverage, information Management, NewPENS, Cyber Security and Deployment Services in a cost-effective, proactive and coordinated manner with our stakeholders.

As the Quality, Safety and Security Management Assistant, you will support the issuing of European Aeronautical Information System Database (EAD) release reports, safety cases, notifications and other EAD related documents and processes. You will also support the organisation of events and procurement activities within the Information and Cyber Unit (IAC).

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Support the European ATM Information Management Service (EAIMS) Quality, Safety and Security Expert in the oversight of the European Aeronautical Information System Database (EAD) quality and safety-related activities.
• Support the drafting of notifications and safety relevant information to EASA for patch sets and changes between EAD releases.
• Support in updating Compliance Matrices against applicable regulations and international standards.
• Support EAD working arrangements/assessments of processes and systems/audits, while addressing EAD stakeholders needs.
• Support the review and update of technical EAD documentation.
• Organise workshops and meetings with stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, ANSPs), contribute and present quality and safety related information as needed and draft technical minutes.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university studies of 4 years or more and minimum 4 years’ professional experience gained at an Aeronautical Information Service Provider (AISP), Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), airline, or equivalent organisation in an international environment. Or:
• A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years and minimum 5 years’ professional experience gained at an Aeronautical Information Service Provider (AISP), Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), airline, or equivalent organisation in an international environment.
• Experience in Aeronautical Information Services (AIS).
• Experience in audits, preferably conducted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
• Knowledge of European regulations and international standards related to aeronautical information services.
• Technical drafting skills in English.
• The following would be considered an advantage:
  • Experience with EASA EAD Safety certification.
  • Experience in use of eTOKAI tool to submit occurrences of safety/security/service provision incidents.
  • Knowledge of EUROCONTROL EAD Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and/or Lotus Notes.
  • Experience in working with outsourcing contracts.
• Planning and organising: You know how to plan ahead and adapts as required.
• Quality focus: You sets and fosters high quality standards.
• Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Problem solving: You anticipate and solve business problems.
• 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/C2. The selected candidate will be required to become basic users of French at level A1/A2 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 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.