ATM Safety Expert (Network Operations) [Belgium]

 

• Function title: ATM Safety Expert (Network Operations)
• Reference: NOC-NM-2023-AD/630
• Location: Brussels
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition

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• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 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/SAF - Operational Safety, SQS & Integrated Risk Management Unit
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite)
• Competition publication date: 25/05/2023
• Competition closing date: 22/06/2023 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

YOUR TEAM

Within the Network Management Directorate, the "Operational Safety, SQS & Integrated Risk Management" service develops, maintains and promotes the Network Manager (NM) policy for Safety, Quality and Security and monitors its application in line with the relevant EUROCONTROL directives.

YOUR ROLE

Your role will be to:

• Act as Network Operations (OPS) ATM safety (SAF) expert; lead and contribute to:
  • the development and deployment of operational safety activities;
  • SAF work packages, SAFOPS (group of the Safety Team), projects, safety events, working groups, etc.;
  • discussions with internal and external stakeholders (ANSPs, airports, airlines, etc.);
  • decision-taking after consultation with stakeholders.
• Gradually take over the:
  • technical secretariat of the SAFOPS ;
  • content management of Skybrary (skybrary.aero).
• Develop and deliver safety management training on safety tools, systems, investigations, etc.
• Conduct safety assessments and present findings and solutions.
• Act as OPS surveyor and auditor for Network Management’s (NM) safety surveys and audits.
• Provide operational hands on safety support (e.g. safety assessments, investigations, surveys) to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and States.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• Completed university studies of 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Aeronautical engineering, ATM, ANS) or completed relevant university studies of 3 years plus 1 year relevant professional experience, or completed air traffic control training. A Master’s degree would be an advantage.
• Internal candidates should go to page https://orbite.eurocontrol.int/Pages/Careers_Development/recruitment.aspx">check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• In addition to the above, a minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience including experience in ATM safety management.
• Operational Air Traffic Control experience.
• Experience and proficiency in ATM operational concepts, tools and methods.
• Experience in
  • developing ATM procedures;
  • identifying user requirements and writing specifications of ATM technical systems;
  • safety management functions and requirements, ideally as well in ATM Ops safety management;
  • conducting safety assessments / audits;
  • using safety tools, methods and concepts;
  • setting modern safety monitoring/safety performance dashboards for ATC Units;
  • ANSP certification and/or oversight with National CAAs and/or EASA.
• Experience or ability to give trainings.
• Project Management skills.
• Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
• Networking: You know how to maintain and expand effective networks.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• Influencing: You tailor your style and approach to influence others.
• Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards.
• 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 have to acquire at least a basic knowledge of French at level A1 before the end of the probation period.
  The levels relate to the 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) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• Internal candidates
  If 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.
• In case of reserve list: Suitable candidates, however not selected to fill the post, will be placed on a reserve list for similar functions. The period of validity of reserve list is 1 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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