Simulator Assistant

• Function title: Simulator Assistant
• Reference: MA-2026-AST/1125
• 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/TRG/SIM - The Simulators 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: 04/06/2026
• Competition closing date: 02/07/2026 (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 to:

• Provide specialised technical support by collecting, filtering, analysing and processing data to support the creation and implementation of simulation exercises in line with the requirements.
• Design and prepare courses and training material (including computer-based training and simulation exercises) in line with course objectives.
• Provide classroom tuition and simulator-based instructions to (external/internal) customers (e.g. Ab initio students, Air Traffic Controllers, ANSPs) or other staff.
• Test new or modified simulation exercises in collaboration with all parties involved (i.e., OJT Instructors, simulator pilots, etc.) and adapt them as necessary based on the customer requirements.
• Prepare and conduct examinations to assess if the understanding and skills of students are in line with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and maintain simulator's tools and systems by performing routine checks and updates to ensure their functionality; troubleshoot the possible cause of the issues and coordinate maintenance activities with the relevant team.
• Act as a focal point for the running of classroom training and simulation exercises, and ensure the timely availability of classrooms, training platforms, and supporting documentation.
• In coordination with supervisors (course-, simulator-), oversee the daily activities of simulator pilots, covering for sickness absences and adapting the daily plan accordingly.
• Prepare the simulator infrastructure for systems testing or validation of the online systems.
• Participate in projects or workgroups requiring training input or output, including simulations, with a view to achieving operational improvements.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.  

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completion of relevant post-secondary education (e.g. Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science), meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 5 or higher followed by at least 5 years relevant professional experience to carry out 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 the development of airspace simulations.
• Experience with the airspace simulations platforms.
• Knowledge and understanding of the ATC/ATM domain.
• Following experience would be considered an advantage:
  • Experience in giving classroom courses
  • Military ATC experience

  • Experience or knowledge of MUAC airspace/systems

• Communication: You foster two-way communication
• Teamwork: You are able to foster teamwork
• Planning and Organising: You are able to plan ahead and adapt as required
• Quality Focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs
• Analytical Thinking: You analyse information and you are able to identify relationships
• Physical aptitude to work in shift.
• Awareness of social impact of shift work and adaptability to shift work.
• Commitment to undertake shift work (until 11 PM from Monday to Saturday, Sunday when needed)
• Staff working in shift, on-call or on standby will receive allowances pursuant to the applicable legal provisions in the Staff Regulations (Ref. Article 56 of the Staff Regulations).
• 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 appointed 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
  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 .