Operational Project Assistant

• Function title: Operational Project Assistant (Air Transport)
• Reference: NOC-AT-2026-AST/1154
• Location: Brétigny-sur-Orge
• In accordance with the Service Regulations, staff are required to reside either at their place of employment or at such distance from it as is compatible with the proper performance of their duties.
• The Innovation Hub is expected to relocate to the Innovation Cluster Paris-Saclay around 2028.
• Information about living in Brétigny-sur-Orge
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• 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 policies
• Directorate/Service: ATD/INO/COE - Centre of Expertise Service
• Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model, combining onsite presence with teleworking opportunities. Teleworking is subject to the applicable internal rules and is granted in line with business needs and managerial approval. Teleworking must not exceed 50% of the days worked in a month when performed at the official place of residence as defined above. In addition, all staff may telework from a location of their choice for up to 20 working days per calendar year, with line manager authorisation. These 20 days do not count towards the 50% monthly limit.
• Competition publication date: 03/09/2026
• Competition closing date: 01/10/2026 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the The Aviation Transformation Directorate , the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub (EIH) carries out research, innovation and simulation activities aimed at improving the performance, safety and sustainability of European aviation by bridging the gap between research and development and operations. The EIH also addresses emerging technologies as well as the deployment of drones and urban air mobility systems. As an Operational Project Assistant, you will provide specialised support to air transport related activities, particularly in the context of INO's Research & Innovation (R&I) work programme. You will contribute to the development, analysis and validation of concepts and systems, provide advice on aviation-related activities, support the definition and management of operational and technical requirements, organise and participate in stakeholder workshops, collect and analyse data, and prepare reports, presentations, training materials and other technical documentation.

Your role

• Provide specialised technical support to R&I projects and activities/work programmes in Air transport, and assist with the development of new concepts and system.
• Assist with collecting stakeholders needs, develop operational and technical requirements, and select indicators as needed to support the validation of new concepts.
• Collect, organise and analyse data to assist in identifying trends, support studies, assessments, reports, meetings, etc. ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Participate in validations/simulation exercise as support to assessments of projects/concepts feasibility and provide inputs as needed.
• Support with the drafting and formatting of technical documentation, working papers, reports, presentations, training material, guidelines, etc. (e.g. ConOps, Operational Specifications, etc.)
• Identify and suggest new ways and/or propose improvements in procedures/processes/technical solutions/standards/methods/guidelines, etc.
• Assist and/or support staff with less experience in the domain of expertise/knowledge.
• Develop knowledge and skills in the field of expertise under the guidance of more senior staff.
• Carry out any other tasks in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Candidates must fulfil the following educational and professional experience requirements: