Engineering Instructor: Surveillance
Listing reference: atns_000162
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 5 July 2022
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Transport and Logistics Management
Location: Kempton Park
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
Applications are invited for the position of Instructor: Engineering Training (Peromnes Grade 9) based at the Aviation Training Academy. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Manager: Engineering Training.
Main purpose of the Job
To provide engineering training relating to ATM/CNS systems for internal, external and selected international clients within and outside the ATM community.
Job description
Major Activities
· Course content preparation and presentation of courses that comply with QMS procedures and curricula/syllabi.
· Testing and assessments of students is conducted in compliance with QMS procedures and curricula/syllabi.
· Ensuring that courses are completed on schedule as per course programme.
· Conducting course interviews /debriefing to obtain feedback from delegates.
· Ability to present all courses within area of discipline.
· Moderating engineering training material/s within field of knowledge to determine validity, sufficiency, content and quality.
· Corrective /remedial measures are addressed swiftly in terms of inadequate /incorrect /irrelevant content in the training material.
· Moderation of assessment tools
· Student discipline is continuously maintained.
· Ensure students comply with all OHAS requirements applicable to the delivery and administration of training interventions.
· Assist students with their individual training issues when required.
· Continuous individual development takes place with an endeavour to become a Subject Matter Expert on products offered within area(s) of responsibility.
· Research activities are conducted to ensure that high quality products are offered to enhance department’s product offering.
· Compiling a Comprehensive Report and Implementation Plan on research conducted in the external professional environment (formal and informal training, conferences, seminars etc.)
· Determining and applying appropriate research methodologies for research.
· Analysing results /conclusions to formulate new concepts and ideas.
· Conducting in-depth research and providing engineering support to the development of courses within and outside CNS environment.
· Observation and study of new instructional techniques for lecture, Instructions and laboratory courses
· The use of technology where applicable to enhance the learning environment.
· Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) on training product offerings as and when required by client
· Provide the necessary support for Engineering training in specialist aviation and associated disciplines.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications
· National diploma qualification in Electrical Engineering (Light current) or Computer Systems.
· Train the Trainer / OJTI qualification will be an advantage.
Minimum Experience
· Minimum period of 3 years’ experience in the operation, maintenance and support of Communication/ Navigation/ Surveillance or ATM systems.
Desirable additional work experience and personal qualities
· Assessor and Moderator qualification from an approved institution will be an added advantage.
· Experience in licensing, testing and calibration of appropriate ATM /CNS equipment as governed by ICAO standards and recommended practices.
· Ability to deliver engineering training of all courses in Communication /Navigation /Surveillance discipline.
· Knowledge and working experience in conducting research on new or re-engineered product offerings.
· Conversant in Microsoft Office Applications and LINUX /UNIX.
· Familiar with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, Blackboard. Sakai etc.
Required competencies and skills
· Analysis / Problem assessment.
· Investigative orientation.
· Customer service orientation.
· Judgement / Problem solving.
· Information monitoring.
· Self-management (planning, prioritizing & time management).
· Ability to impart knowledge and concepts.
· Understand and ensure confidentiality.
· Planning and organising skills.
· Teamwork / Collaboration.
· A high level of Technical / Professional knowledge /Systems level thinking.
· Good Verbal / Written communication /Presentation skills.
· Computer literacy.
· An active and enquiring mind.
· Passionate about people development.
· Ability to work under pressure and independently.