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ATFCM Domain Expert

Brussels

  • Organization: EUROCONTROL - Supporting European Aviation
  • Location: Brussels
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Air traffic flow and capacity management (ATFCM)
  • Closing Date: Closed


  • Function title: ATFCM Domain Expert

  • Reference: NOC-NM-2019-AD/142

  • Location: Brussels

  • Nature of competition: Internal and external competition

  • Applicable regulations: Staff regulations

  • Grades for publication: AD5-6-7-8

  • Type of post: Administrator (AD5-AD12)

  • Number of posts: 1

  • Duration: 5 Year(s)

  • Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions

  • Directorate/Service: NMD/NOM/Network Operations

  • Competition publication date: 02/10/2019

  • Competition closing date: 30/10/2019 (23:59 Brussels time)

  • Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

The Network Manager keeps the network operating as smoothly and efficiently as possible, working closely to support industry actors by providing services, functions, deliverables and training. The Network Manger delivers ATM performance for the pan-European network in the areas of safety, capacity, environment/flight efficiency and cost-effectiveness.


“Operations” covers operational aspects of the ATM Network Operations Management activities and addresses areas such as ATFCM operations, airports, contingency and crisis management, etc. The Division includes the services Network Operations, Airports, Integration & Business Continuity and Operations Analysis.

Your role

Your role will be to:



  • contribute to the development, analysis and validation of ATFCM concepts operational requirements;

  • participate in the production and review of operational procedures;

  • develop technical requirements for the implementation of new ATFCM concepts;

  • represent the ATFCM domain in the NM release process;

  • review, improve and update ATFCM documentation;

  • participate to or lead ATFCM domain working groups, prepare meetings, draft reports and follow-up on actions as required;

  • identify improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of services, processes, etc. to contribute to the efficiency of the ATFCM domain;

  • participate and represent the ATFCM domain in various current and future NM projects;

  • perform any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies


  • Completed university studies of at least 3 years in a relevant domain (ATM, Engineering, etc.). A relevant Master’s degree would be considered an advantage.

  • Internal candidates should check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.

  • Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience. Experience in activities related to ATFCM would be an asset.

  • Understanding of ATFCM.

  • The following would be an asset:

    • Understanding of network impacts on ATFCM

    • Understanding of Airport CDM



  • Planning & Organising: Plans ahead and adapts as required

  • Communication: Fosters two-way communication

  • Analytical thinking: Analyses information and identifies relationships

  • Customer focus: Adapts services to respond to customer needs

  • 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 post, thorough knowledge of English (written/oral) and a satisfactory knowledge of French to the extent necessary for the performance of the described duties are required.

Useful information


  • Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. At the closing date of the notice of competition, internal candidates must have completed their probationary period.

  • This is an appointment for a determined period of 5 Year(s). It could be extended up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the external candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.

  • Internal candidates appointed to an established post or for an undetermined period: If successful, the staff member will be appointed under the conditions set out above, while maintaining the previous terms of employment regarding his/her appointment (whether for an undetermined period or to an established post). At the end of the period of  employment as mentioned above, if the assignment to this post is not extended or its duties do not become of a lasting nature, the staff member will, in accordance with the service regulations, be transferred to another post corresponding to his/her last type of post, grade and function group.

  • Internal candidates appointed for determined period: If successful, the person will continue his/her current type of appointment if compliant with duration limits laid down in Annex Xb of the Staff Regulations/General Conditions of Employment.

  • The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade in the function group and to the type of post indicated in the vacancy notice, or, if a group of grades has been published, in principle at the basic grade.

  • 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 approval of the selection board’s recommendations.

  • Information on salary and benefits can be found on the web page: http://jobs.eurocontrol.int/what-we-offer

  • EUROCONTROL is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunities. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from to the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.

  • Candidates should read the tips on how to apply. Item 1 includes information on the EUROCONTROL competency models (technical & behavioural) – Candidates should refer to the behavioural competency model to know the behaviours expected for the different levels.

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