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Network Manager, Brussels

- To manage and execute the rolling Network planning processes from D-6 to the day of operations, or earlier as required, and the post operational evolution.- To support the execution of strategic ATFCM projects and seasonal activities.- To endeavour to maintain the principles of Network optimisation and collaborative decision making during the ATFCM processes.- To maintain a good level of coordination with FMPs in order to negotiate the best possible ATFCM solutions including… Show more - To manage and execute the rolling Network planning processes from D-6 to the day of operations, or earlier as required, and the post operational evolution.- To support the execution of strategic ATFCM projects and seasonal activities.- To endeavour to maintain the principles of Network optimisation and collaborative decision making during the ATFCM processes.- To maintain a good level of coordination with FMPs in order to negotiate the best possible ATFCM solutions including negotiating improved capacity, applying regulations where necessary and proposing & implementing the optimum ATFCM mitigation measures for the Network.- To create and continuously adapt plans and to propose new solutions taking into consideration ever-changing circumstances.- To ensure that the ATFCM daily plan and all changes are fully communicated with aircraft operators, Airports and Air Traffic Control Centres and proactively provide all reasonable assistance in order to allow them to optimise their operations.- To execute all functions in accordance with defined operational procedures.- To coordinate ATFCM solutions with other NOS operational functions.- To manage the workflow and activities of the ATFCM NOS staff.- To participate in the improvement of the quality and efficiency of operational processes, activities and services.- To provide systematic and comprehensive reporting as required.- To participate in tests and projects in support of operations e.g. testing, training, documentation, crisis management exercises, incident investigation.- To participate in Post Operations evaluation activities as required Show less

Cfmu, Brussels

Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management (ATFCM) makes sure that Air Traffic Controllers will not be overloaded with more air traffic than they can handle safely and efficiently.I'm teaching these procedures to Flow Management Position staff at the 74 Air Traffic Control Centers in Europe, and Flight Dispatchers at airlines worldwide.That teaching is done in the classroom, in virtual classrooms over the internet, and via web based training modules.

Cfmu, Brussels

In the Flow Management ops room of the CFMU assisting the Flow Controllers in their daily duties.

Cfmu, Brussels

• Member of a team responsible for accurate, timely correction of flightplan and associatied messages in accordance with operational procedures, ICAO regulations and IFPS technical requirements• Co-ordination with message originators and ATS agencies • Reporting functional and technical problems encountered• Assisting Users’ Requirements Section• System acceptance tests and system integration of the Flow Management system and their remote… Show more • Member of a team responsible for accurate, timely correction of flightplan and associatied messages in accordance with operational procedures, ICAO regulations and IFPS technical requirements• Co-ordination with message originators and ATS agencies • Reporting functional and technical problems encountered• Assisting Users’ Requirements Section• System acceptance tests and system integration of the Flow Management system and their remote client applications Show less

Ehrd, Ehgg

Worked at Rotterdam and Groningen Airports in the Tower- and Approach units and the Briefing Office.

Amsterdam Radar, Schiphol

At Amsterdam Radar giving and receiving boundary estimates, co-ordination with other control units, making computer input from a flight plan, sending flight plans on the AFTN.

Rijksluchtvaartdienst, Schiphol

Radar simulator assistant controlling the blips and doing RT on the radar screen of the trainee air traffic controllers