Function title: Operational Assistant (ATM)
Reference: NOC-AT-2026-AST/1153
Location: Brétigny-sur-Orge
In accordance with the Service Regulations, staff are required to reside either at their place of employment or at such distance from it as is compatible with the proper performance of their duties.
The Innovation Hub is expected to relocate to the Innovation Cluster Paris-Saclay around 2028.
Information about living in Brétigny-sur-Orge
Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
Type of post: Assistant
Job level: AST4-AST6
Generic job title: Specialised Technical/Administrative Assistant
Number of posts: 1
Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - renewal or conversion of the contract is possible under certain conditions see “Useful information” section
Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
Directorate/Service: ATD/INO/COE - Centre of Expertise Service
Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model, combining onsite presence with teleworking opportunities. Teleworking is subject to the applicable internal rules and is granted in line with business needs and managerial approval.
Teleworking must not exceed 50% of the days worked in a month when performed at the official place of residence as defined above.
In addition, all staff may telework from a location of their choice for up to 20 working days per calendar year, with line manager authorisation. These 20 days do not count towards the 50% monthly limit.
Competition publication date: 27/08/2026
Competition closing date: 24/09/2026 (23:59 Brussels time)
Reserve list: Applicable -
Within the The Aviation Transformation Directorate, the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub (EIH) carries out research, innovation and simulation activities aimed at improving the performance, safety and sustainability of European aviation by bridging the gap between research and development and operations. The EIH also addresses emerging technologies as well as the deployment of drones and urban air mobility systems.
The ATM Operational Assistant provides specialised operational support to air traffic management-related activities and contributes to the development of aviation transport related concepts and to the validation of these concepts from an operational perspective.
S/he assists with operational advice on air transport related topics and activities (e.g. research and innovation (R&I) projects, preparation of R&I proposals, rulemaking groups) and organises and/or participates in workshops involving a wide range of stakeholders.
Your role will be to:
- Provide specialised operational support and assist with air traffic management related topics and activities (e.g. R&I projects, preparation of R&I proposals, rulemaking groups).
- Organise and/or participate in workshops involving a wide range of stakeholders, providing operational input.
- Contribute from an operational perspective to the development of aviation transport related concepts including:
- capture of stakeholders’ operational needs,
- definition of requirements.
- Contribute to the validation/simulation exercises of these concepts from an operational perspective and assist as necessary, the technical experts in charge of platforms and validation experts with the:
- definition of objectives,
- planning of related activities,
- preparation and, if relevant, provision of training in the preparation phase of simulations,
- support to the execution of validation activities,
- lead of operational analyses and reporting on the validation results.
- Support with the drafting and formatting of operational and technical documentation, working papers, reports, presentations, training material, guidelines, etc (e.g. ConOps, Operational Specifications).
- Contribute to improvement initiatives and propose new or enhanced procedures, processes, technical solutions, standards, methods and guidelines.
- Assist and/or support staff with less experience in the domain of expertise/knowledge.
- Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.
- 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 appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency. This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years. A conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
- Conditions depending on current type of engagement
Internal staff appointed for a determined period
- Retain their current type of appointment duration.
- Continue under their existing appointment duration, as appointment durations are not cumulative.
- The duration of their appointment will therefore not restart upon selection to the new post, i.e. the remaining duration of their current determined appointment continues to apply.
- Renewal(s): This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years.
- Conversion: Conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
Internal staff appointed for an undetermined period
- Retain their current type of appointment duration.
At the end of the 5 Year period of the post for which they were selected:
- If the assignment is extended, they will continue in the post in accordance with the applicable rules.
- If the assignment is not extended and/or the duties are not confirmed as being of a lasting nature, they will be transferred to another post corresponding to their “previous” type of post, job level, and function group.
- The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
- The selected 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.
