Watch Manager - Air Traffic Flow Management - FAOR
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Air Traffic Flow Management - Balancing demand and capacity of SA Airspace to ensure effective air traffic flow by providing airspace users and Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) with enhanced services. Performing tactical slot allocation. Conducting post event analysis and report writing.
Flexible Use of Airspace - Negotiating with airspace users and ATNS representatives regarding the balancing of demand with available capacity in respect of any Special Events. Ensuring the safe and effective management of air traffic flow. Ensuring the safe and effective management of the flexible use of airspace Ensuring equity and fair access to airspace. Assist the Central Airspace Management Unit (CAMU) in compiling airspace information Products SUPP and Notice to Airman (NOTAM). SANDF flexible use of airspace (FUA) negotiation on pre-tactical and tactical levels. Overseeing the flexible use of airspace distribution, activation and cancellation. Conducting post FUA analysis (oversee).
Central Airspace Management Unit Operations - Rostering staff in line with business needs. Ensuring formal training of subordinates. Planning, implementing, assessing and amending procedures when required
People Management - Managing employees in accordance with HC policies and processes. Ensuring that new employees have been properly on-boarded prior to commencing work. Monitoring the time and attendance of subordinates, take appropriate action in the case of absenteeism, and reporting to management. Supervising, coaching and mentoring subordinates. Managing performance by promoting high levels of discipline and performance standards to achieve required performance targets and objectives
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12
- Approach Procedural and Radar or Area Procedural and Radar qualification
- 3 years ATCO 3 experience (ACC/APP Control)
- 5 years Air Traffic Flow Specialist experience
- Must’ve held an ACC/APP rating