Obstacle Evaluator (Open Ad) at ATNS

Introduction

• Applications are invited for the Obstacle Evaluators (Grade 10) based at Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Head Aeronautical Information Management and System.
• Purpose The Obstacle Evaluator is responsible for evaluating the impact of obstacles on Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) within South Africa in compliance with the latest edition of ICAO documents and national regulations, and documenting and archiving the obstacles and reports.

Job description

Obstacle Evaluations -

• Collect, analyze, attend to applications for obstacles that may impact or influence OLS and conduct Obstacle Evaluations as defined by OP017, ICAO Annex 14, ICAO Annex 15 (eTOD), ICAO Doc 8168 - Volume II, ICAO Doc 9137 - Part 6, and PANS-OPS and coordinate with the regulator (South African Civil Authority) to approve the implementation of those obstacles;  Evaluate obstacles to identify their impact or influence on OLS and classify them accordingly
• Ensure Aeronautical Data is compliant with its intended use;  Notify and distribute reports generated on entities identified as obstacles penetrating the ICAO Annex 14, ICAO Annex 15 and related surfaces to the relevant departments in ATNS (CNS, Safety, ATM, Ops and PANS-Ops) for further analysis
• Interact and liaise with clients regarding obstacle evaluation assessments and services to be delivered and ensure continuous tracking and updating on the status of the obstacle evaluation application received from the client
• Coordinate with relevant parties and departments to mitigate risks related to evaluated obstacles and coordinate with Flight Procedure Design to ensure they are implemented;  Keep record of all obstacles evaluated;  Production of Annex 14 Drawings;  Production of Annex 15(eTOD) Drawings
• Production of PANS-OPS Drawings;  Production of KMZ files for Wind Energy Facilities;  Production of KMZ files for heliports;  Adherence to South African Civil Aviation Regulations
• Adherence to Annex 14 Surface limitations;  Adherence to PANS-OPS limitations;  Ensure Data integrity for known obstacles;  Production of Calculation records
• Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in Annex 14 and Annex 15 (eTOD) Surfaces;  Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in flight procedure design and AIS;  Maintenance and filing of documents as per ISO and ATNS filing systems.

Obstacle Evaluations Data Input and Management - 

• Initialize and prepare a design environment as required by Annex 14 and Annex 15 (eTOD) utilizing correct and verified data;  Initialize and prepare design environment as required by PANS-OPS utilizing correct and verified data
• Assist Charting Specialist with the creation and management of aeronautical charts using Smart Charting within CAD;  Input, Amendments and Maintenance of Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data using eTOD database within CAD
• Collect and coordinate all manmade and topographical obstacles including eTOD and DTM in addition to the necessary data to be used by the Flight Procedure Designer to design or maintain IFP
• Consultation, co-ordination and liaison with data providers;  Conduct research into new technology, Obstacle Assessments developments and Aeronautical Navigation advancements;  Maintain documentation as per ISO and ATNS filing system.

Administration duties -

• Compile and submit all relevant documentation associated with the conduct of an obstacle evaluation (domestic/international) as per ATNS policy and procedures
• Collect newly surveyed Obstacle Data and update the necessary documents and files;  Inform and update other Departments on Obstacles and new Obstacle Data;  Production of Annex 14 Obstacle assessments and penetration Reports
• Production of Annex 15(eTOD) Obstacle assessments Reports;  Compilation of impact assessments reports for Wind Energy Facilities;  Compile proposals for Business Development to forward to clients;  Make boardroom bookings and chair arranged meetings with clients.

Research -

• Evaluate Aeronautical Data Quality, applications, and functions within ATNS;  Follow up new and amended ICAO SARPs for implementation as necessary
• Comply with, and regularly review ISO Procedures in consultation with Head Aeronautical Information Management and System
• Research new technology, data sources, analytical tools, and Annex 14 and Annex 15 (eTOD) Obstacle Assessments advancements
• Develop awareness of and familiarity with issues and events regarding Obstacle Evaluations.

General Duties -  

• Provide input into training requirements and conduct training for Annex 14 and Annex 15 (eTOD) Obstacle Assessments for identified personnel
• Provide input into Obstacle Evaluator section budgeting requirements;  Identify manpower and training requirements as per CAR 178.02.3(1), in conjunction with the Head Aeronautical Information Management and System;  Collaborate with the Flight Procedure Designers in aspects of their work that require Obstacle evaluations
• Amendments, Maintenance and Input to internal Quality Assurance procedures concerning Obstacle Evaluations in accordance with ISO 9001:2015
• Accountable to Head Aeronautical Information Management and System as applicable completing projects in compliance with defined projected timescales;  Effective Office Management and personnel resources.

​​​​​​​Minimum requirements

• Aeronautical Obstacle Assessment Course or Flight Procedure Design/PANS-OPS course
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
• AIS Core Content Course

Minimum Experience

•  Minimum 2 years experience in Aeronautical Obstacle Assessment

Apply by: 30 September 2026