Job category: Construction, Design, Architecture and PropertyLocation: BedfordviewContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: NoIntroductionApplications 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.
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.ResponsibilitiesObstacle Evaluations:Collect, analyze, and attend to applications for obstacles that may impact or influence OLS.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.Coordinate with the South African Civil Authority to approve the implementation of 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 relevant departments in ATNS.Interact and liaise with clients regarding obstacle evaluation assessments and services.Coordinate with relevant parties to mitigate risks related to evaluated obstacles.Maintain records of all obstacles evaluated.Produce necessary drawings and files for various evaluations.Ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Regulations and related limitations.Remain knowledgeable with respect to all ICAO developments in relevant surfaces.Maintain and file documents as per ISO and ATNS filing systems.Data Input and Management:Initialize and prepare design environments as required by relevant regulations.Assist in the creation and management of aeronautical charts.Input, amend, and maintain Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data.Conduct research into new technology and advancements in Aeronautical Navigation.Administration Duties:Compile and submit all relevant documentation associated with obstacle evaluations.Update documents and files with newly surveyed Obstacle Data.Inform and update other Departments on Obstacles and new Obstacle Data.Research:Evaluate Aeronautical Data Quality and follow up on ICAO SARPs.Research new technology and data sources related to Obstacle Evaluations.General Duties:Provide input into training requirements and conduct training for identified personnel.Collaborate with Flight Procedure Designers on relevant aspects.Ensure compliance with internal Quality Assurance procedures.Accountable for completing projects in compliance with defined timescales.Minimum QualificationsAeronautical Obstacle Assessment Course or Flight Procedure Design/PANS-OPS course.Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.AIS Core Content Course.Minimum 2 years experience in Aeronautical Obstacle Assessment.If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people.
This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS' Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998 are encouraged to apply.People living with disabilities will be given preference in line with the EE Plan.
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