Air Navigation Economics and Strategy Analyst

at  EUROCONTROL Supporting European Aviation

• Function title: Air Navigation Economics and Strategy Analyst
• Reference: NOC-CF-2024-AD/863
• 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: 3
• 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 policies
• Directorate/Service: CF/CRCO - Central Route Charges Office Division
• 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: 14/11/2024
• Competition closing date: 12/12/2024(23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable -

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• Completed university degree of 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Finance, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Law, Aviation Management) followed by 3 years of relevant working experience OR completed university degree of 3 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Finance, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Law, Aviation Management) followed by 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Experience in statistical analysis and reporting.
• Experience in applying aviation charging policies within the European context.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to the aviation sector in the field of air navigation charges would be an asset.
• Knowledge of GDPR requirements and compliance practices would be an asset.
• Experience with business analytics tools (Power BI or similar) would be an asset.
• Presentation skills and technical writing skills (English).
• Communication: You foster two-way communication.
• Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards.
• Analytical Thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
• Teamwork: 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 have to acquire at least a basic knowledge of French at level A1 by the end of the probation period. The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Your role will be to:

• Integrate new States in the Route Charges System while preparing, negotiating, and implementing bilateral agreements for the billing and collection of air and terminal navigation charges.
• Verify compliance of States’ cost bases and unit rate establishment in line with relevant EUROCONTROL legal instruments, while advising on reporting tables and charging policies (i.e. cost principles and best practices for transparency and consultation with airlines).
• Calculate the monthly adjustments of the national unit rates and the administrative unit rate.
• Perform economic and trend analyses, draft working papers and recommendations on air navigation charging for decision-making and advisory bodies and prepare the CRCO Work Programme and Annual Report.
• Contribute to the developments related to air navigation charges in/with other international organisations (ICAO, EU, etc) and to the strategy for financing services provided to new entrants (drones, satellites, etc).
• Develop and deliver training to member states to increase their awareness and knowledge on air navigation charges.
• Oversee GDPR activities within the CRCO to ensure compliance with services.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.