Validation & Implementation Assistant

Properties

• Function title: Validation & Implementation Assistant
• Reference: NOC-MA-2026-AST/1096
• Location: Maastricht
• 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 Maastricht
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
• Type of post: Assistant
• Job level: AST4-AST6 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• 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 provisions
• Directorate/Service: MUAC/OPS/ASP/VAI - The Validation & Implementation Team
• Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
• Competition publication date: 09/04/2026
• Competition closing date: 07/05/2026 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the Operations Division (OPS) is responsible for managing the provision of air traffic services to civil and military airspace users, operational concept development and airspace design. It is also responsible for advising the Director MUAC on military ATM matters and civil-military coordination, and for managing the training of operational and Air Traffic Services Electronics Personnel.

Your role

Your role will be

• Provide specialised technical support by analysing proposed system changes and assessing the impact on operational processes to support the testing, validation and implementation of operational system changes in line with the requirements.
• Develop, plan and implement validation protocols for new and existing systems and processes in cooperation with relevant subject matters experts and end users.
• Coordinate the validation of proposed system changes by performing functional tests and validating tools/systems/methods to ensure they meet specified requirements and standards; identify and address any issues or non-conformances.
• Participate in working groups and projects aimed at operational enhancements, technical developments, or validation exercises.
• Monitor systems by evaluating operational occurrences, particularly after new system implementation.
• Support the drafting of technical working documents, reports, presentations, etc. related to the validation and implementation activities, ensure that updates are available and published.
• Develop knowledge and skills in field of expertise under the guidance of more senior staff.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completion of secondary education, meeting EQF Level 4 followed by at least 8 years of relevant professional experience to perform the advertised responsibilities OR

• Completion of a post-secondary education, meeting EQF Level 5 (or higher) followed by at least 5 years relevant professional experience to perform the advertised responsibilities.
• 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 supporting system changes and associated processes.
• Understanding of validation and testing methodologies (e.g. European Operational Concept Validation Methodology (EOCVM) and principles from ISTQB) and familiarity with software development approaches (e.g. Agile, V-Model).
• Technical drafting skills in English.

The following would be considered an advantage:

• Understanding of Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations.
• Practical knowledge of Linux environments basic command-line operations.
• Experience with Excel Visual Basic scripting to automate data extraction, processing & reporting tasks.

• Analytical thinking: You analyse information and identify relations.
• Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Communication: You foster two-way communication.
• Planning and Organising: You plan ahead and adapt as required.
• 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 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 engaged in accordance with the provisions of the General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre.
• Conditions depending on current type of engagement
  Contract staff engaged for a determined period
  
  • Retain their current type of contract duration.
  • Continue under their existing contract duration, as contract durations are not cumulative.
  • The duration of their contract will therefore not restart upon selection to the new post, i.e. the remaining duration of their current determined contract continues to apply.
  • Renewal(s): This contract 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 contract 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.
  Contract Staff engaged for an undetermined period
  
  • Retain their current type of contract 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 generic post, job level, and function group.
• 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.