Job Openings at ATNS

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

Minimum Qualifications

•  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

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Job description

Major Activities

• Performance Management - Maintain own proficiency / validation for the rating held;  Maintain valid medical (Class 3);  Complete a minimum of two performance assessments annually. (Continuation training);  Comply with published duty rosters and by being available for call out duties when required;  Comply with the Quality Management System (ISO), the Safety Management System (SMS), local Station Standing Instructions (SSIs), ATNS Directives and Procedures and the Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards (CATS & CARS).

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

•  A valid ATCO1, ATCO2 and ATCO3 Approach and Area rating

Minimum Experience

•         At least Two (2) years’ experience as an Aerodrome/ Approach / Area Controller

Apply by: 30 September 2026

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Introduction

• Applications are invited for the position of Flight Procedure Specialist (Grade 8) based at Bruma. The successful applicants will be reporting to the Chief Designer. Purpose To conceptualise, design and develop safe, efficient, effective and environmentally considerate Instrument Flight Procedures in accordance with ICAO DOC 8168 Volume I and II and Annex 6 criteria. Draft Airspace and Aeronautical charting, on behalf of both internal and external customers to ATNS. Liaison and Project management in consultation with the client.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Basic PANS-OPS Course including On-The-Job Training;
• Advanced PANS-OPS Course in line with ICAO requirements. 

Minimum Experience

• Completed Flight Procedure Specialist On-the-job training programme.

Apply by: 30 September 2026

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Job description

• To provide ATS specific and related generic training and development services to clients, in accordance with laid down internal and external regulations, rules, directives and procedures. 

Minimum requirements

Formal Qualifications: 

•  Matric/ High school diploma     
• Bachelor’s degree is preferable.
• Has completed all relevant rating courses from ICAO approved academy/school or college.
• Train- the-Trainer course from ICAO approved academy/school or college.
• Certificate of competence for assessor and moderator courses.
• ICAO English language proficiency (ELP) level 5.

Experience:

• Have / had ATC license from ICAO approved authority for a period of 10 years or more with the Area Procedural / Surveillance and Approach Procedural / Surveillance ratings or all validated ATS rating disciplines.
• Have ATS Instructor license / certificate issued by ICAO approved authority for 5 years or more.
• Operational experience with ATC simulators including scenario design for simulator platform (e.g. TopSky, ATC Coach etc)
• Experience demonstrating excellent teaching and classroom management techniques.
• Experience of strong technical skills with current ATC automation, simulator systems and procedures.
• Experience of 5 years as an assessor and moderator.
• Experience of course development (Competency based training & assessment) would be valuable.

Apply by: 30 September 2026

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Job description

• Prepare pre-course administration as per approved curricula/syllabi and QMS requirements.
• Draft a course Programme for each course and ensure approval thereof in accordance with the QMS.
• Oversee arrangements for certification and graduation of delegates as per QMS.
• Meet specific section, team and individual research and development objectives.
• Ensure familiarity with international and domestic client training and development needs.
• Contribute and participate in the ATA ATS Section’s Continuation Training Programme.
• Conduct research and development in areas of expertise.
• Conduct theory and practical tests and assessments in compliance with QMS procedures.
• Conduct training according to the approved syllabi, curricula, lesson plans, practical exercises and training objectives.
• Ensure evaluation of training presented, as stipulated in the QMS.
• Compliance with scheduled activities as per approved course programs to be observed and ensured.
• Conduct theory and practical assessments feedback to students in compliance with QMS procedures.

Minimum requirements
Minimum Experience

• ATS qualification as prescribed in ATNS Company Policies
• On-the-job training qualification from an approved institution.
• Train-the-trainer qualification from an approved institution will be an advantage.
• Assessor and moderator qualifications from an approved institution will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum period of two years post validation experience in an operational environment as a validated ATC.

Apply by: 30 September 2026

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Job description

•  Simulator Pilot Functions - Setting up simulators in accordance with standard practice. Attending pre-briefing and de-briefing with ATS Instructors and delegates. Issuing flight progress strips where applicable. Flying exercises according to the objectives of the relevant exercises. Manipulating simulator generated tracks via the available Air Traffic Management Display Simulator and Pilot Positions. Be adaptable in flying different simulators. Training new TGOs to operate simulators. Complying with all OHAS and safety requirements applicable to the delivery and administration of training interventions.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and English as passed subjects
• Geography will be an added advantage
• Core Content will be an added advantage
• 12 months related work experience or exposure

Apply by: 21 January 2026

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Job description

• Extensive training and exposure to various aspects of air traffic management over a specified period.

Minimum requirements

• Matric certificate with a pass in the following subjects,  
• Pure Mathematics (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above)
• English (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above)
• South African citizen with a valid Identity Document
• Medically fit and willing to undergo our medical assessment for the ATSO stream
• Attach Grade 12 results to your application
• Be willing to relocate anywhere in the country
• Unemployed South African Youth
• Applicants who previously were on a similar programme with ATNS will not be considered

Apply by: 31 January 2026

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Job description

• Strategic Alignment- Manage and ensure the alignment of training to business needs and requirements in order to meet the skills, competence and operational safety requirements of ATS. Lead the development of the overall Training Plan and Training Standards Maintenance Program for Operations and monitor and ensure the effective implementation thereof. Ensure optimal utilisation of the unit-specific simulators through effective management of the SSS facility and associated ATM simulators to enable the achievement of maximum ROI for training provided. Ensure that staff is trained and optimally deployed in accordance with business needs. Manage and ensure that equipment, facilities, and simulators are prepared and ready for training, test and evaluation as well as business continuity in the event of a disaster.

Minimum requirements

Formal Qualifications

• Air traffic control qualification (ATCO3) (i.e. approach procedural and radar control, or area procedural and radar control)
• Formal leadership (Management Development Program) and or Business Management qualification

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an OJTI or Designated Examiner in air traffic management operations or functions of which at least 3 years must be at management level in an ATCO3 unit or pool

ALTERNATIVELY

Formal Qualifications

• Air traffic control qualification (ATCO3) (i.e. approach procedural and radar control, or area procedural and radar control)
• Formal leadership (Management Development Program) and or Business Management qualification will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience as an ATS Instructor (with Designated Examiner experience), ATM Specialist, or Investigations & Standards Specialist

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Specific knowledge of the relevant ATM system is required in the following fields:
• System interaction of the simulator from the Leader and Exercise Editor (EED) position
• Complete understanding of the functionality of the input and interactive menus
• System configuration options for training and disaster recovery phases
• Training and development on the ATM system o ATM System Data Preparation Training · Aviation regulation and legislation ·
• Knowledge of Assessor and Moderator Training
• Aviation regulation and legislation
• Ability to lead teams to function effectively within a self-directed team environment
• Knowledge of Assessor and Moderator Training
• Fostering Teamwork
• Managing Change
• Empowering Others
• Managing Performance
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Customer Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Financial acumen

Apply by: 21 January 2026