• Function title: Regulatory Compliance Expert
• Reference: NOC-NM-2026-AD/1129
• 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.
• Information about living in Brussels
• 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 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• 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: NMD/SAF - Operational Safety, SQS & Integrated Risk Management Unit
• 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 Network Management Directorate and the Operational Safety, SQS & Integrated Risk Management Unit (SAF), the Regulatory Compliance Expert provides expertise and guidance in ensuring sustained compliance – safety and security - and operational excellence by contributing to the development of effective frameworks and policies. S/he will conduct comprehensive compliance monitoring, audits, provide training, analyse data to inform decision-making and maintain robust management system documentation. The role includes participating or leading projects and contributing to events.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Implement compliance monitoring activities, ensuring that the NMD framework and associated compliance matrices remain up to date and aligned with EU regulations and international civil aviation standards.
• Contribute to the implementation of the NMD’s Integrated Management System by developing and maintaining internal standards and procedures compliant with the EU regulatory framework applicable to NMD.
• Provide expert advice and contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of processes, procedures and policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of audits (internal and suppliers) ensuring adherence to the NMD regulatory framework, identifying systemic deficiencies and highlighting areas for improvement.
• Develop training and awareness materials and deliver sessions to enhance understanding and implementation of tools, processes, and compliance standards.
• Gather, analyse, and interpret data to identify trends, assess risks, and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Provide expertise to the CARMA project by facilitating the implementation of CARMA-ARM, validating the CARMA SP and CARMA CA versions, and participating in the CARMA Users Group and Change Control Board.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies:

• Candidates must fulfil one of the following education and professional experience (in quality and safety management, and EU Regulations and international civil aviation standards in the ATM/ANS domain) requirements:
  • Completion of third level studies in a relevant field, meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF)Level 7 followed by at least 3 years relevant professional experience or
  • Completion of third level studies in a relevant field, meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 6 followed by at least 4 years relevant professional experience.

• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.

• The following professional trainings and certificates would be considered an asset:

  • Safety Management Systems (SMS).
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Single European Sky (SES) Regulations.
  • ICAO Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
  • ISO certified Lead/Internal auditor (ISO 9001).
• Experience in performing compliance monitoring and audits against EU Regulations in ATM/ANS or International aviation standards and other international standards.
• Sound knowledge of EU Regulations in the ATM/ANS domain, in particular: CIR 2019/123, 2017/373, CIR 2023/203, and the Conformity Assessment Regulatory Framework.
• Experience in the application of EU Regulations in ATM/ANS, ICAO SARPs and ISO Standards (in particular the ISO 9001).
• Understanding of EASA Artificial Intelligence regulatory roadmap and EU AI Act would be an asset.
• Experience in implementing management systems including developing and deploying processes, procedures and policies.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the CARMA tool would be an asset.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Communication: You adapt your communication to different situations and audiences.
• Teamwork: You foster teamwork.
• Networking: You know how to maintain and expand effective networks.
• Quality focus: You know how to deploy best practices in business activities.
• Result focus: You seek to improve personal performance.
• 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 be required to become a basic user of French at level A2 before the end of the probation period.
  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 Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency.
• 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 read the tips on how to apply.