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Event
Women in Aviation Career Fair
The Sky is Not the Limit
Join EUROCONTROL on 6 March 2026, 10:00-12:00 CET, for a dynamic two-hour online career fair dedicated to women in aviation as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. This year’s theme, #GiveToGain, reminds us that when we share knowledge, opportunities, and support, we all rise together. Aviation is a global industry that thrives on diversity and innovation - and women play a vital role in shaping its future.
At EUROCONTROL, careers go far beyond technical roles. From air traffic management and innovation to finance, HR, legal, and strategic support functions, there’s a place for every talent to grow and make an impact.
Why joining?
This event is your opportunity to:
- Discover what women at EUROCONTROL do and explore exciting career paths in both operational and support areas.
- Learn how to navigate the recruitment process and position yourself for success.
- Understand EUROCONTROL’s benefits and work-life balance that support your growth.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with us and take the first step toward a career that truly takes off!
Event highlights & presentations
European network of U-space stakeholders
The European network of U-space stakeholders is a forum to share knowledge on how to keep drone operations safe, secure and green.
FIRESIDE CHAT: Managing adverse weather in the European air traffic network
EUROCONTROLIntroduction of the European Network of U-Space Stakeholder
EUROCONTROLCity of Hamburg Presentation
Hamburg Ministry for Economy and InnovationAgenda
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:10 | Opening remarks EUROCONTROL’s strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all its dimensions — including gender balance — and how this ambition is embedded within Trajectory 2030. | Céline Shakouri-Dias Director People |
| 10:10 - 10:25 | Network Management Directorate Jekaterina Trofimova will share the story of how she found her way into ATM surveillance and grew into the role of project leader for SASS-C, the Surveillance Systems Analysis Support System. She will reflect on how working with surveillance data evolved from learning the tools to leading a system that transforms complex sensor data into insight that supports safe and efficient air traffic across Europe. | Jekaterina Trofimova ATM Surveillance Expert |
| 10:25 - 10:40 | Aviation Transformation Directorate Elina Millere, Seconded Policy Officer at DG MOVE and currently contributing to EUROCONTROL’s Aviation Transformation Directorate, will talk about her professional path in aviation policy - highlighting how EU-level policymaking shapes the future of aviation, what her role involves, and how she helps bridge EUROCONTROL’s institutional transformation work with operational change in aviation and drones. | Elina Millere Seconded Policy Officer at DG MOVE, European Commission |
| 10:40 - 10:55 | Maastricht Upper Area Control Center Edwige Colson, Air Traffic Controller at MUAC, will share her career experience in one of Europe’s busiest and most complex upperairspace environments - offering a glimpse into the skills, decisionmaking, and realtime coordination required to keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently. | Edwige Colson Air Traffic Controller |
| 10:55 - 11:10 | Central Route Charges Office Katerina Gramosli, Head of Billing at the Central Route Charges Office, will explain how her team ensures timely, accurate and efficient billing to airspace users, underpinning Europe’s aviation charging system and delivering a core EUROCONTROL function by providing financial liquidity to States and Air Navigation Service Providers. | Katerina Gramosli Head of Billing - Central Route Charges Office |
| 11:10 - 11:20 | Life at EUROCONTROL A dedicated segment presented by Christina Tsali, who will walk you through what makes joining EUROCONTROL so compelling - from our approach to work–life balance to development opportunities and the overall employee experience. | Christina Tsali Head of People Support Services |
| 11:20 - 11:50 | Recruitment Process An overview of how our recruitment journey works — from applying to selection — including practical tips to stand out and a clear view of the key qualities we look for in candidates. | Petia Staneva Talent Acquisition Expert |
| 11:50 - 12:00 | Questions & Answers |
Speakers
Meet our speakers:
Director People
EUROCONTROL
Talent Acquisition Expert
EUROCONTROL
ATM Surveillance Expert
EUROCONTROL
Seconded Policy Officer
DG MOVE, European Commission
Air Traffic Controller
EUROCONTROL MUAC
Head of Billing
EUROCONTROL
Head of People Support Services
EUROCONTROL