Flight Procedure Specialist

Job Description

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is hiring a Flight Procedure Specialist to design and manage flight procedures and airspace in accordance with ICAO and SACAA standards. The role involves data management, conceptual design, obstacle evaluations, and stakeholder consultation to ensure safe aircraft operations. The specialist will also provide training and maintain documentation for compliance.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Basic PANS-OPS Course including On-The-Job Training
• Advanced PANS-OPS Course in line with ICAO requirements
• Completed Flight Procedure Specialist On-the-job training programme

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice during URS consultation
• Produce conceptual designs for consultation
• Source and process data for procedure design
• Prepare the design environment with verified data
• Facilitate production of conceptual design charts
• Assist Charting Specialist with base drawings
• Ensure timely delivery of projects
• Collate and document information for Procedure Design Packages
• Design flight procedures and airspace per ICAO and SACAA standards
• Adhere to South African Civil Aviation Regulations
• Produce design drawings, reports, and calculations
• Consult and coordinate with clients
• Ensure compliance with environmental considerations
• Verify flight procedure designs
• Conduct research into new technology and advancements
• Maintain documentation per ISO and ATNS systems
• Provide technical advice on airspace design
• Prepare information for workshops
• Develop investigative reports for management
• Conduct obstacle assessments per ICAO standards
• Create Annex 14 assessment and evaluation reports
• Provide input into PANS-OPS budgeting and training requirements
• Provide OJT training to FPS trainees
• Maintain training records
• Manage office and personnel resources
• Utilize and update the Aeronautical Information Management Exchange Database
• Amend and maintain quality assurance procedures