#90-998Decree No. 90-998 of November 8, 1990 on the Status of Aircraft Navigation Control Engineers
AI-generated summary for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. See the original source for the authoritative text.
The decree establishes the status of the corps of aviation navigation control engineers in France, outlining recruitment processes, eligibility criteria, and career advancement paths. It specifies the qualifications required for entry into the profession, administrative and medical criteria, and the structure of positions within the corps, which includes different grades and tiers. The law also incorporates provisions for internal promotions and training requirements for engineers to ensure they meet the necessary standards for air traffic management.
AI-generated summary. May contain errors. Refer to official sources for legal decisions.
Key Changes
- Establishment of recruitment processes for aviation navigation control engineers
- Introduction of qualifications and age limits for candidates in different recruitment categories
- Definition of career advancement criteria and structure of the engineering corps
Obligations
What this law requires
Recruit aircraft navigation control engineers through open competition for 60% of positions, limited to candidates aged 26 or under on January 1st of the competition year, possessing specified scientific diplomas or equivalent qualifications (DEUG, DUT, BTS, or equivalent level 2+ years post-secondary education).
Conduct internal competitions for 25% of positions open to civil service employees or territorial authority agents with minimum 4 years of service in civil aviation, aged under 30 years on January 1st of competition year.
Conduct professional examinations for 15% of positions open to civil aviation technicians and contract agents with minimum 9 years of effective service in civil aviation administration, aged under 35 years on January 1st of examination year.
Subject recruited civil aviation technicians to a mandatory probationary period (stage) varying by seniority up to maximum 2 years before permanent appointment. Unsuccessful candidates must be reintegrated into their original corps.
Require principal engineers to have completed minimum 9 years as first controller or 15-20+ years as approach controller in specified locations before advancement to divisional engineer grade, with alternative requirement of 23+ years public service.