Properties

• Function title: Safety Expert
• Reference: NOC-MA-2026-AD/1085
• 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: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 2
• 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: MUAC/SQCS/SAF - The Safety Management 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: 19/03/2026
• Competition closing date: 16/04/2026 (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 " ’Safety, Quality, Compliance and Security Management’ (SQCS)" service manages MUAC's safety, quality and security processes. The service is also responsible for activities required to develop and maintain the MUAC Management System including the monitoring of its operation. It ensures compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Perform operational and technical safety assessments (functional hazards, human factors, failure mode, effect analysis, surveys, audits and related activities), analyse the data and apply safety methodologies and models to evaluate situations, identify issues and propose remedial actions.
• Contribute to defining and implementing safety procedures to enhance operational safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in and/or lead projects related to safety initiatives, depending on the level of expertise required, ensuring proper progress tracking, execution, and reporting.
• Participate in decision-making discussions, relating to safety activities, by providing analysis and preparing supporting material for management, (senior) experts and stakeholders and in accordance with the MUAC Management System (MMS).
• Implement Human Factors concepts in safety assessments and contribute findings to support safety improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of safety tools, methodologies, and procedures, contributing observations and insights under mentorship.
• Participate in safety events (e.g., webinars, workshops, conferences) and deliver safety training or awareness sessions by contributing to the development of content, preparing materials, and delivering presentations.
• Contribute to the production and drafting of technical/administrative working documents, reports, presentations, etc.
• Represent MUAC in internal and European working groups (FABEC)
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completion of relevant third level studies (engineering, safety, etc.), meeting EQF Level 6 followed by at least 4 years relevant professional experience to perform the advertised responsibilities OR
• Completion of relevant third level studies (engineering, safety, etc., meeting EQF Level 7 followed by at least 3 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 safety management or safety engineering roles preferably within safety-critical environments (e.g. aviation, nuclear power).
• Experience with safety management systems.
• Experience in applying safety management methodologies and performing risk analysis (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis. - FMEA).
• Experience with safety audits.
• Project management skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards.
• Influencing: You tailor style and approach to impact others.
• Problem solving: You anticipate and solve business issues.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• 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 offered a contract for a duration of 5 Year(s) in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. Internal staff with an undetermined appointment will keep their current type of appointment duration.
• 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.
• 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 read the tips on how to apply.