Specialist Air Traffic Services Safety Implementation
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Major Activities
Strategic Alignment - Develop, implement and manage the Air Traffic Services Safety Implementation (ASI) strategy for Operations to ensure the effective and safe delivery of air traffic management services, ensuring alignment with the broader Operations and ATNS business strategies; Conceptualise and develop the Safety Implementation strategy supported by the Head of ASE and the COO; Leverage data analytics and information to enable the provision of meaningful ASI inputs and insights into the long-term Operations strategy; Support the Head of ATS Safety & Efficiency, the COO and the Operations leadership team in the development, implementation and management of the Operations strategy to ensure achievement of strategic Operations targets and objectives; Drive delivery of the required ASI projects/initiatives to be on time, within budget and to the required standard; Analyse safety trends, developments and metrics to inform adoption of the required solutions, programs, and initiatives in line with business needs and priorities; Provide inputs into the development and implementation of an integrated annual business plan for ASE to enable the achievement of strategic business objectives.
Air Traffic Safety Implementation - Ensure effective, efficient, and safe delivery of air traffic management services through the development, implementation and management of the Air Traffic Services Safety Implementation (ASI) strategy for Operations in alignment with the broader ATNS business strategy; Develop and execute plans and programs for the advancement of safety within Operations; Develop and implement safety policies, processes and procedures for Operations to enable the effective management of safety, and ensure compliance thereto; Evaluate practices, processes, procedures and facilities to identify and assess strategic and operational business risks and develop effective mitigation; Engage with Operations employees and management to conduct safety training and to give presentations on safety management and accident prevention; monitor compliance to policies, legislation and the ICAO, CATS & CARS regulations and requirements by inspecting relevant units within Operations on a regular but random basis; Investigate accidents and safety events to determine and understand root causes in order to prevent reoccurrence; Recommend solutions to safety issues, improvement opportunities or new preventative measures and controls; Report statistics on safety issues to Operations management to improve awareness and understanding of the status of safety and potential risks; Conduct research and statistical data analysis to improve safety across Operations; Benchmark safety management outputs against national, regional and global trends and practices; Provide specialist advice with regards to the management of Corporate and Operations safety; Promote and continuously improve safety and related processes; Contribute and support operations to ensure efficient and effective sectorisation of ATM services; Participate in continuous improvement of the safety management system and related safety processes to continuously increase effectiveness; Create awareness of the safety management system throughout Operations; Coordinate the development of safety cases for processes and systems within Operations to facilitate approval thereof; Coordinate the application for operational exemptions to regulations; Drive system improvements to ensure availability of the most effective systems and tools to enable efficiency within Operations.; Identify and undertake ASI related projects to enable achievement of strategic ATNS safety objectives; Collaborate with S&R and Business Services on all safety related matters; Coordinate with Strategy and RDI on possible research activities for continuous improvement of aviation safety; Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, etc on safety related matters to remain abreast of the current and future landscape.
Governance, Measurement, Risk and Compliance Management & Reporting - Formulate and implement a robust governance framework for the effective management of safety within the ASE environment; Continuously monitor and measure compliance to aviation regulations and internal frameworks governing safety; Lead the assessment and management of ASI project risks; Identify, assess, and ensure effective management of risks; Consolidate inputs from all relevant parties to develop reports on ASI for the Head of ASE, COO and other relevant stakeholders to inform decision making.
Stakeholder Relations Management - Build effective relationships with other relevant operational functions to ensure the required resources are available to drive safe, efficient, and effective service delivery within ASE; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships within workstreams within Operations to ensure alignment and optimal service delivery; Ensure all stakeholders are managed effectively.
Financial Management - Manage expenditure in line with business objectives and priorities, and within approved financial parameters; Participate in, and provide inputs into the development of the ASI budget; Report expenditure on a monthly basis including variances when required.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualification:
- Air traffic control qualification (aerodrome control, or approach control, or area control)
- Safety Management System Course or equivalent
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management is required
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ technical and operational experience in ATM of which at least 3 years must be at a management level
- Project management experience is required
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirement of a tertiary qualification in Project Management, may apply, if they meet the following Alternative Qualification and experience:
Alternative Qualification
- Air traffic control (aerodrome control, or approach control, or area control)
- Safety Management System Course or equivalent
Alternative Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in air traffic management of which at least 5 years must be at a management level
Note: A candidate appointed with alternative required qualifications and experience must be prepared to undergo compulsory development (sponsored by ATNS) to achieve the required tertiary qualification in project management within three years.
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 living with disabilities will be given preference in line with the with the EE Plan.
