Manager: Simulation Support
Listing reference: atns_000476
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 July 2024
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Kempton Park
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About our company
ATNS
Introduction
ATNS is seeking a candidate to implement and manage the Simulation Support deliverables aligned with the ATA and broader ATNS deliverables to enable the most effective and efficient training simulation delivery to internal and external customers. Manage the Simulation Support function to ensure the availability of the most appropriate systems that enable accurate data and efficient training simulation delivery. Deliver and coordinate all activities related to student engagement and efficient utilisation of training simulation platforms.
Applications are invited for the position of Manager Simulation Support (Peromnes Grade 7) based at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy. The successful applicants will be reporting to the Head: Training Delivery and Systems.
Job description
Major Activities
- Lead and ensure overall planning and implementation of the Simulation Support Sites and scenario development, programming, testing and evaluation to provide meaningful outcomes, regulatory compliance, quality, effectiveness, and financial viability.
- Provide managerial support to the Head of Training Delivery and Systems and other departmental Heads in implementing and managing the ATNS vision, culture, and business strategy.
- Implement Simulation Support operating model, including governance and service management capabilities.
- Manage the delivery of the required projects/initiatives within the Simulation Support function to be on time, within budget and to the required standard.
- Professionally represent ATNS in all forums and matters related to Simulation Support, including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests.
- Manage the development of all practical courseware (exercises sheets, weather sheets, flight progress strips, etc.).
- Implement the Simulation Support development programs to empower staff and ensure maximum effectiveness and contribution to meeting organisational human capital development goals.
- Illustrate an ability to impact Simulation Support and associated business decisions within and outside the organisation.
- Ensure strict compliance with the client, ATNS, SACAA and the industry’s standards, procedures, and policies relevant to staff training and development.
- Manage daily schedule for delegation of duties to staff and oversee staff utilisation by allocating resources.
- Manage the issuing of pertinent air traffic management, technology, and information to enable effective training simulation execution.
- Oversee the performance and implementation of practical simulation according to the objectives for the relevant exercises or deliverables.
- Ensure staff can manage different airspaces and aid with various technological simulations within the disciplines.
- Manage optimal resource allocation between the ATS, ETS and Quality Assurance and Accreditation for seamless training delivery, simulation, and invigilation.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate appropriate discretion when handling sensitive student and staff information.
- Manage the allocation of invigilators and optimal delegate assessments. Ensure adherence and compliance by the Simulation Support function to the ATNS and ATA regulatory framework.
- Manage timely compilation and submission of all the required reports (internal and external) to all statutory bodies to ensure compliance. Plan, forecast and manage the Simulation Support budget per agreed company priorities, initiatives and expected operational service levels.
- Initiate and manage the development of the Simulation Support budget.
- Concludes clear performance management contracts with the team and ensures effective management.
- Ensure that all Simulation Support function staff have clear individual development plans implemented to enable the required skills to meet business requirements
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Business Management, Administration or equivalent.
- Certification in Training Facilitation.
- Degree/advanced diploma in management will be an added advantage.
Minimum Experience
- Five years’ experience in conceptualising, designing, implementing, and overseeing Simulation Support functions with knowledge and understanding of simulation framework and relevant technologies.
- Experience in training simulation exercise development, programming, testing and evaluation, including but not limited to implementing relevant policies and procedures, managing simulator pilots, etc.
Required skills and competencies
- Transformational and visionary management.
- Stakeholder management.
- Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Communication skills – written and verbal.
- Understanding of aviation-related regulations and legislation.
- Business and Air traffic management policies and processes.
- Operational management experience.
- Knowledge of Quality management systems and governance.
- Understand safety management principles.
- Systems management
