Specialist Air Traffic Management (ATM)

Listing reference: atns_000655
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Bedfordview
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Applications are invited for the position of Specialist: Air Traffic Management (ATM) x 2 (Peromnes Grade 7) based at Head Office, Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Manager: ATM Planning and Technology Adoption. Purpose 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 Develivery) 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 Aviation (Airline) Management/Airport Management/Air Traffic (Airspace/CNS) Management/Engineering/Air Navigation Systems Management.

       Courses or formal training in Advanced Performance-Based Navigation, project management, CNS Systems Concepts and airspace management is required.

       Quality Management Systems qualification is an advantage

 Minimum Years of Experience:

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

 

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

 ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply.

  People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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