ATC Unit Instructor

• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see "Useful information" section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
• Directorate/Service: MAAS/ATM - Air Traffic Management
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite)
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Within the Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre , the "ATM Training" service is a certified training provider operating under EU regulations. The service is responsible for developing, delivering and maintaining training (internal and external) for ATC students & ATCO's. The "ATM Training" service also provides support and competence in the realisation of ATM related projects at MUAC.

Your role will be to:

• To contribute to the development of the content, delivery, and maintenance of the unit training, the continuation, and the development training for operational staff.
• To act as course coordinator by providing guidance and coaching to students, ensuring the availability of training documentation and equipment.
• To prepare examinations, assess and monitor students' progress, and provide regular oral feedback and progress reports.
• To ensure training standards by monitoring the training methods applied, and provide guidance and advice to OJTI staff.
• To advise within the scope of expertise and assist the Training Team as and when required.
• To hold and maintain a valid STDI (synthetic training device instructor) endorsement.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Completed university studies of 4 years attested by a diploma in a relevant area (Aeronautical engineering, Air Traffic Management, etc.) or a completed ATC training.

• Hold a valid EU 2015/340 ATCO license and ACS rating.
• Hold a valid OJTI or STDI endorsement.
• 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 3 years' relevant working experience.
• Experience in a Control Centre with a traffic complexity* comparable to the one of Maastricht UAC would be considered an advantage.
  
  *Complexity in terms of multilayer sectorization, climbing and descending traffic, military traffic/exercises, multiple crossing points and multiple aircraft profiles
  
  
• Experience in giving classroom courses, conducting examinations and assessments
• Knowledge of the best practices in teaching methods, testing and assessment, and learning styles
• Experience with advanced ATC systems (advanced FDPS functionalities, 4D profile calculations, etc.)
• Understanding of CNS Systems and Simulator Tools
• Understanding of Human Performance Limitations, Assessment, and Validation
• Communication : You adapt communication to different situations and audiences
• Teamwork : You foster teamwork.
• Analytical thinking : You analyse information and identify relationships.
• Creativity and Innovation : You are open to new approaches.
• Planning and Organising : You display an organized and methodical approach.
• Ad hoc training delivery outside of core hours or on weekends may be required.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 .
• 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.