Specialist: Air Traffic Management (ATM) X4 at ATNS

Job description

ATM Systems Planning -  

• Develop, review and implement the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Roadmap in collaboration with ATS and technical services; Develop, review and implement the Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Roadmap  in collaboration with ATS, technical services and external stakeholders (airlines); Develop a strategic plan and implementation guidelines for future ATNS ATM systems (10-year planning horizon) by ensuring alignment with the Permission and the Operations (Air Traffic Management Service Develivery) business requirements;
• Participate in the development of the future operating environment and the ATM capacity required for the achievement of strategic objectives and the sustainability of ATNS by providing expert advice and recommendations on the evolution of ATM- and CNS-related technologies, processes, regulations, etc. ; Participate in the development of solutions, projects and action plans to ensure that ATM capacity will meet the traffic demand growth and safety objectives of ATNS in the long term; Identify and define future ATM operational requirements by collaborating with T&I system developers;
• Develop all projects in alignment with the Permission planning (CAPEX, OPEX, HC Plan, etc.) and the ATNS strategic objectives and in accordance with the ATM Roadmap and overarching National Airspace Master Plan (NAMP);
• Develop all concepts, requirements and specifications by applying the guiding principles and expectations of the Global ATM Operational Concept (ICAO) and Global Air Navigation Plan (ICAO) for air traffic management systems and/or technologies;
• Participate in collaborative decision-making with the ATM community that includes internal and external stakeholders such as airport operators, airlines, the SAAF, aircraft manufacturers, CAMU and ATNS Operations; Respond to any Air Traffic Management queries of both internal and external stakeholders, such as ICAO, ATS Operations, SACAA, Dept of Transport, etc; Provide ATM specialist advice and assistance to ATNS and third parties;
• Review all regulatory amendment proposals to contribute to the development and publication of Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) and Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) to support the regulation of future ATM system developments in conjunction with the Aviation Safety Office (ASO); Participate and contribute to flight trials associated with the commissioning of surveillance systems (Radar replacement, WAM, ADS-B, etc.) replaced or introduced for surveillance sensors;
• Develop ATM and Technology concept recommendations (Concept of Operations (CONOPS), CAPEX implementation recommendation, project charters, etc.) collaboratively in support of and to enhance Air Traffic Management (ATM) Service Delivery (SD) considering elements in the Global Air Traffic Management Operational Concept (ICAO GATMOC).

Influence Global, Regional and National Planning affecting ATM Operations -

• Lead national planning forums relevant to ATM and CNS operations to develop ATM concept implementation in line with global and regional plans; Maintain a high level of current knowledge of aspects relevant to ATM/ cns operations and associated activities; Provide technical leadership and guidance to ICAO, CANSO, AFCAC, and other appropriate planning groups, sub-groups, working groups and task forces;
• Formulate responses and inputs to ICAO state letters aligned to the relevant guidelines and policies; Use the information, recommendations and conclusions (requirements) gathered at various forums to ensure that ATNS remains at the forefront of global ATM system developments; Influence global, regional and national planning processes affecting ATM and CNS.

General Support -

• Attend staff meetings, team building exercises and discussions in support of the team environment and good communication;
• Coach and mentor Air Space Management and Technology Adoption staff members to ensure effective teamwork, service delivery and information sharing;
• Provide input into the annual budget process; Support and develop amendments to the ATNS QMS.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Formal Qualifications:

• ATCO3 qualification
•  Tertiary qualification in Management or Air Traffic Management (Airspace/CNS) or Engineering or Air Navigation Systems Management or Aviation  Management.
• Courses or formal training in Performance-Based Navigation and/or Advanced Performance-Based Navigation and/or project management and/or CNS Systems Concepts and/or airspace management is required
• Quality Management System qualification is an advantage

 Minimum Years of Experience:

•  At least 5 years of ATCO3 experience coupled with an Approach and/or Area Control Rating (with surveillance) or Aerodrome Control Rating