Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS) Specialist

Function title: Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS) Specialist
Reference: NOC-NM-2021-AD/394
Location: Brussels - Information about living in Brussels
Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
Grades for publication: AD5-6-7-8 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
Type of post: Administrator (AD5-AD12 )
Duration of appointment: 5 Year (s)
Security clearance: Personal Security Clearance may be required in accordance with the relevant ECTL security policies.
Directorate/Service: NMD/INF/CNS - Integrated CNS Unit
Competition publication date: 16/12/2021
Competition closing date: 27/01/2022 (23:59 Brussels time)
Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate , the "Infrastructure" Division manages the European infrastructure deployment projects and programmes and aims at making the SES digital sky a reality. It develops, organises and provides European common services including network support services, aeronautical information services and the radio frequency function.

Your role

Your role will be to:

The responsibilities hereunder reflect the generic duties of a CNS Specialist. Depending on the candidate’s experience, ability and level of competencies, s/he may be requested to perform (initially) some or all of the advertised tasks.

• Contribute to the evolution of the CNS roadmap and to the airspace architecture strategy to implement the roadmap.
• Contribute to, lead projects and steer technical developments related to the Integrated Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) unit’s activities, and produce technical documentation as required.
• Define, coordinate and steer studies, validations or (expert) working groups on the CNS infrastructure and its operation (e.g. monitoring of CNS systems performance).
• Develop new initiatives and approaches in relation to the CNS infrastructure and define and manage the project scope to ensure alignment with the overall strategy.
• Research and assess new technologies and approaches for potential use, and provide recommendations based on thorough analyses.
• Contribute to the production and maintenance of technical specifications for CNS systems and operations.
• Contribute to procurement and contract management actions (development of tender specifications and evaluation of tenders) related to CNS activities (studies, CNS equipment, CNS services, etc.
• Create awareness, promote and communicate the activities of the iCNS unit.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university studies of 3 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Aeronautical Engineering, CNS Systems, Air Navigation System Engineering). A university degree of 4 years (e.g. Master’s degree) in a relevant area would be considered an asset.
• Internal candidates should check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant professional experience acquired in the aviation or air transport industry.
• EUROCONTROL is looking for specialists in the Communication, Navigation or Surveillance. Applicants should have at least experience in one area, either Communication, Navigation or Surveillance. Knowledge of several areas would be an advantage.
  • Experience and/or knowledge in aeronautical Communication, Navigation or Surveillance systems design, manufacturing, installation, operation and/or maintenance.
  • Experience and/or knowledge in the use of Communication, Navigation or Surveillance systems specifications and standards. Knowledge or understanding of standards production and maintenance process would be an advantage.
• Data analysis technique skills.
• Understanding of ATM (e.g. ATCO, flight navigation).
• Technical drafting skills in English (e.g. specifications writing).
• Communication: Fosters two-way communication.
• Analytical thinking: Analyses information and identifies relationships.
• Creativity and Innovation: Applies new approaches.
• Planning & Organising: Plans ahead and adapts as required.
• Team Work: Fosters 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/C2. The selected candidate will be required to become at least a basic user of French at level A1/A2 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.
• Duration of appointment: 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.
• 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 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 closing date of applications .
• 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 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.