Head of Aeronautical Information Management & Systems at ATNS

Job description

• Strategic Alignment - Develop, implement and manage the Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) strategy which is aligned with the most effective and efficient delivery of air traffic management services; Drive delivery of the required projects/initiatives to be in time, within budget and to the required standard; Analyze trends and metrics to inform the development of the required solutions, programs, and initiatives aligned to ATNS business objectives;  Gather and analyze relevant data, trends, and patterns and identify gaps and priorities, particularly in the key AIM products and services to enable efficient aeronautical information management in line with business priorities and objectives.
• Aeronautical Information Management - Ensure that aeronautical data and aeronautical information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation are made available in a manner that is suitable for the operational requirements of the air traffic management (ATM) community;  Manage and maintain the AIM system that allows pilots, airline operators and other Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) users to access the latest flight information as well as to submit e-flight plans;  Ensure the availability of the required infrastructure and resources to enable effective aeronautical information management for efficient delivery of services that meet and satisfy the requirements of the aviation community, and that is in line with the required standards and practices;  Manage and ensure adherence to the AIRAC schedule to ensure that pilots, dispatchers, air traffic controllers, air traffic flow managers, flight management systems and aeronautical charts all have the same information and working from the same information base in the face of constantly changing  Aeronautical information due to revision of airspace structures and routes, changing of navigation aids, changes in runway and taxiway information, etc., for efficiency and safety;  Ensure the management of integrated aeronautical information through the provision of quality-assured digital aeronautical data in collaboration with all relevant parties;  Collect, manage and provide aeronautical data and aeronautical information in line with PANS-AIM requirements;  Ensure compliance with standards and recommended practices (SARPs) that govern aeronautical information management;  Formulate and implement policies, processes and practices for effective governance of the AIM environment;  Drive system improvements to ensure availability of the most effective systems and tools to enable efficiency within AIM;  Identify and undertake AIM related projects to enable achievement of the Operations strategy and related initiatives;  Host and/or attend seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. on AIM related matters to remain abreast of trends and developments;  Provide the required leadership and oversight to the AIM function:  Determine and quantify the AIM technology needs for incorporation into ATNS planning and CAPEX budgeting,  Ensure that the guiding principles and expectations of the AIM Operational Concept are observed, Plan, organize, and coordinate the demand for AIM products and services in order to satisfy the reasonable requirements of the aviation community, Manage all aspects of data, ensuring the accuracy of system calculations, Ensure that data complying with the Integrity Levels specified is supported, ensuring all data used in all systems in ATNS comply, Ensure that the strategic, pre-tactical and tactical elements of AIM are carried out, Ensure that the application of information management mechanisms and processes are correctly used to support operations, Develop and maintain a centralized Aeronautical Information Database, Lead the delivery of aeronautical information, obstacle evaluation, flight planning, NOTAMs, AFTN and aeronautical data management,    Produce the IAIP for South Africa and external customers, Ensure that efficient and relevant monitoring, analysis, and reporting processes / mechanisms are available for service delivery, Define new operational requirements in the short, medium, and long term to maintain and enhance the ATM system, Provide AIM reports to relevant stakeholders, Review the AIM roadmap, taking account of regulatory and safety requirements, user needs and capacity growth, Participate in site acceptance and commissioning tests of new AIM systems and equipment to ensure requirements as specified are met, Conduct research and development to identify new technology processes and procedures to increase efficiency, safety, and achievement of corporate objectives.

Minimum requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

• Air traffic service qualification (Aeronautical Information Management)
• Post graduate qualification in Business Management / Leadership
• Seasoned professional with a minimum 8 years’ experience in developing, implementing, and or managing aeronautical information service delivery, operations or functions, of which at least 5 years must be at management level.