European AIS Database (EAD) Data and Analytics Expert

• Function title: European AIS Database (EAD) Data and Analytics Expert
• Reference: NOC-NM-2025-AD/890
• 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
• 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
• 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: EUROCONTROL, NATO or EU Secret
• Directorate/Service: NMD/NOM/NMOC - Network Management Operations Centre
• 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: 10/04/2025
• Competition closing date: 01/05/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable -

YOUR TEAM

Within the Network Management Directorate, the "Operations" Division enhances and delivers a performance focused operational service with cost effectiveness and an excellent level of service to clients and partners. These include ATFCM services, European network operational functions, network airport-related operational functions and services including the European Aviation Crisis Coordination Cell (EACCC).

YOUR ROLE

Your role will be to:

• Provide expertise, guidance and contributions on EAD service’s activities by performing data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights, aiming at supporting decision-making process.
• Process, cleanse and verify EAD data, including NOTAMs, AIPs, charts, and other relevant publications ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Develop and implement data validation processes to ensure high-level data quality for analysis, dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate and liaise with national AIS providers, data originators, and regulatory bodies to improve operational data exchange.
• Produce and deliver tailored regular and ad hoc analysis for briefings, reports, dashboards and other material.
• Identify and deliver findings and insights from processed data.
• Register, analyse and document EAD data non-compliances and initiate follow-up measures to correct data anomalies.
• Contribute and participate in projects, studies, initiatives, meetings, etc.
• Stay updated on latest technological developments/methods/best practices/trends and share them within the internal community to enhance organizational knowledge.
• 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 (Aeronautical Engineering, Data Science or related field) or of 3 years in a relevant domain plus 1-year relevant professional experience.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• In addition, a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Certification or training in AIS/AIM (Aeronautical Information Services/Management) or EAD operations is highly desirable.
• Experience in operational aviation data analysis.
• Experience in the aviation and/or air traffic management (ATM) domain.
• Experience with the European AIS Database (EAD) and associated tools would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of ICAO Annex 15 and other international aeronautical data standards.
• Experience in producing aeronautical data reports.
• Technical writing skills (English).
• Analytical thinking: You apply a methodical approach to complex information.
• Problem-solving: You anticipate and solve business problems.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards.
• Team work: You foster teamwork.
• 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 basic users at level A1/A2 of French 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 five (5) years 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 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.
• 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.

JOB DETAIL

Reference number

NOC-NM-2025-AD/890

Date posted

10/04/2025

Closing date

01/05/2025