Engineering Instructor: Computer Systems
Listing reference: atns_000325
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 4 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: IT-Training
Location: Kempton Park
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
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. The main purpose of the job is to develop and deliver computer science/IT related courses and conduct research on product offerings relating to ATM/CNS systems for internal, external and selected international clients within and outside the ATM community.
Job description
Major Activities
- Prepare course content in compliance with the QMS procedures.
- Present courses in compliance with QMS procedures and curricula/syllabi.
- Test and assess students in compliance with QMS procedures and curricula/syllabi.
- Ensure courses are completed on schedule as per course programme.
- Conduct course interviews /debriefing to obtain feedback from delegates.
- Moderate engineering training material/s within field of knowledge to determine validity, sufficiency, content and quality.
- Ensure that corrective /remedial measures are addressed swiftly in terms of inadequate /incorrect /irrelevant content in the training material.
- Moderate assessment tools.
- Ensure students comply with all OHAS requirements applicable to the delivery and administration of training interventions.
- Ensure that student needs are accurately determined, and service provided satisfies the needs.
- Conduct research on future ATM /CNS systems and provide computer science /systems related training solutions to enable the department to remain competitive in terms of being the preferred training provider.
- Conduct thorough research to derive solutions to the development of computer science /systems courses within and outside CNS environment and produce research papers that will benefit the aviation society.
- Analyse ATM/CNS systems data to inform ATNS-ATA training decisions in relation to future ATM technologies.
- Derive and apply technologies where applicable to enhance the learning environment.
- Participate in project team(s) w.r.t. new training systems installation/s and/or the upgrade as and when required.
- Assist and co-ordinate the installation /implementation of engineering systems from the training perspective as and when required.
- Provide engineering instructor support to the Teaching and Learning Design Unit in reengineering training material/s to meet the expectations of clients and relevant training regulatory bodies.
- Provide engineering instructor support in developing training material/s of the newly installed systems to enhance training product offering.
- Continuously engage original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) on future training systems and recommend the necessary training interventions to ATA management.
- Provide Engineering Instructor support to the Course Development Unit in re-engineering training material/s to meet the expectations of clients and relevant training regulatory bodies.
- Ensure that engineering components, equipment and systems are maintained and available for training purposes as per QMS procedures.
- Ensure that corrective and preventative maintenance is conducted as required to ensure the ongoing reliability, maintainability, and availability of the ATA training systems as per QMS procedures.
- Ensure calibration of ATA training and maintenance test equipment is conducted in accordance with QMS procedures.
- Manage, track and log failures /spares of the engineering training systems as per the QMS procedures.
- Collaborate with tertiary institutions on development of research-based training solutions that will enable a seamless transition of students from academic to work environment.
- Ensure the Stakeholder’s complaints /compliments are recorded and acted upon in accordance with the QMS.
- Prepare and submit budget inputs for the research and development initiatives aimed at improving the departments’ product offerings.
- Compile course records and file as per QMS procedures.
- Ensure that adequate training Components /Equipment /Systems are available prior to commencement of each course and serviceable.
- Ensure that adequate and quality Courseware must be available prior to each course as per QMS.
- Complete and submit individual and consolidated course reports in accordance with the requirements of the QMS.
- Mentor and guide delegates on the Learnership programme.
- Attend conferences in the specialist subject area to liaise and network with national /international stakeholders.
- Participate in collaborative projects.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- National Diploma qualification in Computer Systems.
- An advanced diploma in Computer Science or bachelor’s degree in computer science or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 will be an added advantage.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in IT Business Analysis.
Desirable additional work experience and personal qualities
- Ability to deliver formal/informal engineering training in a professional manner.
- Ability to find technological solutions to business requirements.
- Experience in analysing data to make business solutions.
- Ability to source and implement new business technologies.
- Sound experience on enhancing the quality of IT products and services.
- Ability to analyse business needs.
- Experience in Centre for Internet Security (CIS) guidelines.
- Experience in planning, design and implementation of network configuration on computers running on Linux OS.
- Eager to understand complex systems and driving high quality training solutions for the ambiguous problems.
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.
- An active and enquiring mind.
- Passionate about people development.
- Ability to work under pressure and independently.
