AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES COMPANY (ATNS) VACANCIES

​SPECIALIST: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (ATM) X4
Listing reference: atns_000686
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Others: General Management
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
To forecast future ATM concepts and feasibility requirements as accurately as possible by evaluating the viability of ATM and technology concepts and initiatives and to develop a strategic plan and implementation guidelines for future ATNS ATM systems (10-year planning horizon) ensuring alignment with the Permission and strategic Operations business requirements
 
Job description
ATM Systems Planning -  Develop, review and implement the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Roadmap in collaboration with ATS and technical services; Develop, review and implement the Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Roadmap  in collaboration with ATS, technical services and external stakeholders (airlines); Develop a strategic plan and implementation guidelines for future ATNS ATM systems (10-year planning horizon) by ensuring alignment with the Permission and the Operations (Air Traffic Management Service Delivery) business requirements; Participate in the development of the future operating environment and the ATM capacity required for the achievement of strategic objectives and the sustainability of ATNS by providing expert advice and recommendations on the evolution of ATM- and CNS-related technologies, processes, regulations, etc. ; Participate in the development of solutions, projects and action plans to ensure that ATM capacity will meet the traffic demand growth and safety objectives of ATNS in the long term; Identify and define future ATM operational requirements by collaborating with T&I system developers; Develop all projects in alignment with the Permission planning (CAPEX, OPEX, HC Plan, etc.) and the ATNS strategic objectives and in accordance with the ATM Roadmap and overarching National Airspace Master Plan (NAMP); Develop all concepts, requirements and specifications by applying the guiding principles and expectations of the Global ATM Operational Concept (ICAO) and Global Air Navigation Plan (ICAO) for air traffic management systems and/or technologies; Participate in collaborative decision-making with the ATM community that includes internal and external stakeholders such as airport operators, airlines, the SAAF, aircraft manufacturers, CAMU and ATNS Operations; Respond to any Air Traffic Management queries of both internal and external stakeholders, such as ICAO, ATS Operations, SACAA, Dept of Transport, etc; Provide ATM specialist advice and assistance to ATNS and third parties; Review all regulatory amendment proposals to contribute to the development and publication of Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) to support the regulation of future ATM system developments in conjunction with the Aviation Safety Office (ASO); Participate and contribute to flight trials associated with the commissioning of surveillance systems (Radar replacement, WAM, ADS-B, etc.) replaced or introduced for surveillance sensors; Develop ATM and Technology concept recommendations (Concept of Operations (CONOPS), CAPEX implementation recommendation, project charters, etc.) collaboratively in support of and to enhance Air Traffic Management (ATM) Service Delivery (SD) considering elements in the Global Air Traffic Management Operational Concept (ICAO GATMOC).
 
Influence Global, Regional and National Planning affecting ATM Operations - Lead national planning forums relevant to ATM and CNS operations to develop ATM concept implementation in line with global and regional plans; Maintain a high level of current knowledge of aspects relevant to ATM/ cns operations and associated activities; Provide technical leadership and guidance to ICAO, CANSO, AFCAC, and other appropriate planning groups, sub-groups, working groups and task forces; Formulate responses and inputs to ICAO state letters aligned to the relevant guidelines and policies; Use the information, recommendations and conclusions (requirements) gathered at various forums to ensure that ATNS remains at the forefront of global ATM system developments; Influence global, regional and national planning processes affecting ATM and CNS.
 
General Support - Attend staff meetings, team building exercises and discussions in support of the team environment and good communication; Coach and mentor Air Space Management and Technology Adoption staff members to ensure effective teamwork, service delivery and information sharing; Provide input into the annual budget process; Support and develop amendments to the ATNS QMS.
 
Minimum requirements
Minimum Formal Qualifications:

• ATCO3 qualification
• Tertiary qualification in Management or Air Traffic Management (Airspace/CNS) or Engineering or Air Navigation Systems Management or Aviation Management.
• Courses or formal training in Performance-Based Navigation and/or Advanced Performance-Based Navigation and/or project management and/or CNS Systems Concepts and/or airspace management is required
• Quality Management System qualification is an advantage

 
Minimum Years of Experience:

• At least 5 years of ATCO3 experience coupled with an Approach and/or Area Control Rating (with surveillance) or Aerodrome Control Rating

 
Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund

 
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​SIMULATOR SUPPORT OFFICER
Listing reference: atns_000687
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Training
Location: Kempton Park
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
To provide Simulator Support functions to Training Delivery and Systems training discipline-specific and related generic training and development services to clients in accordance with laid down internal and external regulations, rules, directives and procedures.
 
Job description

• Timeously meet with training ATS instructors to ensure simulated practical training is delivered the approved daily schedule.
• Strict adherence to the approved daily ATS, and Pseudo Pilots personnel Utilisation schedule. 
• Set-up training ATS simulator systems system specifications and approved practices and procedures.
• Set-up simulator positions by ensuring that all required resources are available at the positions prior to individual practical training sessions commencing.
• Report and record training ATS simulator system unserviceability in accordance with following ATNS QMS.
• Plan and allocate training ATS simulator system positions, frequencies and intercom channels to individual control positions and associated instructor positions.
• Source, load and plan exercises in accordance with pre-defined training objectives.
• Source and issue practical exercise information sheets to responsible training ATS instructor in accordance with approved training programmes.
• Source and issue practical exercise weather information sheets to delegates in accordance with approved training programmes.
• Attend and participate in pre-briefing sessions with training ATS instructors and delegates.
• Attend and participate in de-briefing sessions with training ATS instructors and delegates.
• Comply with client-specific training requirements when customised training is delivered.
• Continuously demonstrate competence in all training ATS simulator systems by managing all exercises in different training scenarios for various ATS training disciplines.
• Configure training ATS simulator systems to record assessment exercises.
• Deliver quality training support services to ensure that delegates receive training in a fair, consistent and equitable manner in support of aviation safety and ATA training standards.
• Monitor delegate behaviour in the ATS training simulator venues and report undesirable actions to Manager Simulation Support.
• Contributes to the successful application of ATA assessment processes in accordance with ATNS QMS

 
Minimum requirements
Formal Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ Matric with level 4 in Pure Mathematics and English.
• Attach Matric Certificate
• Applications without a Matric Certificate attachment will not be considered

 
Experience:

• 1 year in a client-oriented environment

 
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