Major Activities

Flight Procedures Data Input and Management - Provision of technical advice during the URS consultation process;  Production of conceptual designs in preparation for and during the URS consultation process;  Facilitating the sourcing of data relevant to procedure design;  Processing of raw data for incorporation into design environment;  Initializing and preparation of the design environment as required by FPS utilizing correct, verified data;  Facilitate the production of conceptual design charts for stakeholder consultation;  Assist Charting Specialist in the preparation of base drawings for charting purposes;  Ensuring timeous delivery of projects through monitoring and updating of project managers; Collate and document all relevant information/data associated with the design of flight procedures as part of the preparation of the Procedure Design Package in accordance with SACAA MOP’s Annexure C.

 Flight Procedures and Airspace Design - Design Flight Procedures and Airspace as per AP005, including ICAO DOC 8168 Vol II and ICAO DOC 9906 Vol I and ICAO DOC 9613 criteria accepting responsibility and accountability that designs are produced in accordance with the relevant criteria and the SACAA Manual of Procedures, that designs are compliant for the safe operation of aircraft;  Adherence to South African Civil Aviation Regulations;  Production of Design drawings;  Production of detailed Flight Procedure Design reports, tabulations, textual descriptions and supplementary information;  Production of Calculation records;  Consultation, co-ordination and liaison with clients;  Ensuring compliance with NEMPAA and other environmental considerations;  Verification of flight procedure designs;  Conduct research into new technology, Instrument Flight Procedure developments and Aeronautical Navigation advancements;  Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in flight procedure design and AIM;  Maintain documentation as per ISO and ATNS filing system;  Provision of technical advice and input to the airspace design function;  Provision of accountable advice and input to internal or external stakeholders regarding new, existing, amended or suspended instrument flight procedures;  Preparation of information regarding flight procedure design activities within ATNS at workshops;  Developing investigative reports for Management or the Safety and Regulations Section;  Provide professional advice into the development of relative Civil Aviation Legislation.

 Obstacle Evaluations - Conduct obstacle Obstacle/s Assessments against Flight Procedures including ICAO DOC 8168 Vol II and Annex 14;  Creation of Annex 14 assessment and evaluation report including decision to recommend obstacle/s or not;  Maintain documentation as per ISO and ATNS filing system.

 General Duties - Provide input into PANS-OPS section budgeting requirements;  Provide input into PANS-OPS section training requirements;  Provision of OJT training to internal and external FPS trainees;  Maintenance of training records for FPS trainees;  Effective Office Management and personnel resources;  Aeronautical Information Management Exchange Database utilization/updating/population;  Amendments, Maintenance and Input to internal Quality Assurance procedures concerning flight procedure design in accordance with ISO Standards;  Accountable to Principal Flight Procedure Specialist or Senior Manager: ATM as applicable concerning the completion of projects in compliance with defined projected timescales;  Facilitation and assistance with FPS Software related matters, including software support.