JOB DESCRIPTION

Function title: Aeronautical Data Operations Quality & Compliance Expert
Reference: NOC-NM-2025-AD/892
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 competition: Internal and external competition
Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
Type of post: Administrator
Job level: AD6-AD9 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
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 – See details in the “Useful information” section
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 contribution in maintaining the Aeronautical Data Quality of EAD, managed through recognised quality management systems while ensuring compliance and continual improvement of activities.
Monitor and maintain aeronautical data quality standards and ensure the availability of high-quality EAD data.
Plan and execute data quality controls (process and clients quality reviews, etc) and audits, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and identifying areas for improvement.
Analyse data errors and consult with clients and EAD Service management for resolution.
Produce and maintain EAD data quality assurance documentation.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, participating in events, workshops, studies, and projects to share expertise and contribute to initiatives in data quality and compliance.
Stay updated on latest developments/methods/best practices/trends and share them within the internal community to enhance organisational knowledge.
Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies

University degree in a relevant domain (e.g. Quality, Security and Safety Management, Quality Assurance) of 4 years or of 3 years plus 1 year of 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, minimum of 3 years relevant working experience
QSSM certification and certification or training in AIM or related fields (e.g., EUROCONTROL AIM, FAA certifications).
Experience in operational aviation data and in aeronautical data quality management.
Experience on Quality Management System, including experience on process analysis and KPI/QIs definition.
Experience working with AIS/AIM systems.
Proficiency in Excel.
Knowledge of quality standards ISO 9001:2015.
Understanding of air navigation operations and procedures.
Technical writing skills (English).
Stakeholder engagement skills.
Analytical thinking: you analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
Quality focus: you set and foster high quality standards.
Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication.
Problem solving: you anticipate and solve business problems.
Team work: you foster team 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 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements