Maintenance of the ATNS Safety Management System and Processes –
Provide inputs into the development, maintenance, promotion and continuous improvement of the SMS and related processes to ensure continued efficacy; Provide specialist advice and assistance where required regarding technical safety issues;
Maintain a safety management awareness and assist with understanding thereof throughout the entire organization; Conduct safety and/or standards audits as per procedure or on an ad hoc basis, or as required; Monitor the safety performance of the Safety Management System and report as required; Provide regulatory oversight to ATSUs, ensuring compliance with SA-CARs/SA-CATS, ICAO SARPS, OHS Act 85 of 1993 and the ATNS Safety Management System;
Provide feedback to all ATNS stakeholders on technical safety related matters; Assist the Manager: Operations (Technical/SHE) to prepare and review the associated ATNS safety roadmap; Conduct a periodic review of the relevant regulations against policies to ensure ongoing compliance; Continuously monitor safety trends and provide recommendations as required; Identify operational risks, recommend mitigation and review effectiveness of mitigation;
Compile articles and information to be published in the Safety Net Magazine and promote safety within ATNS and aviation communities; Ensure regulatory compliance for all CNS Planning and Engineering Projects; Compile report (containing findings and observations) identifying non-compliance and systemic failures within the system; Formulate recommendations to support findings and observations and improve the appropriateness and effectiveness of the support process;
Ensure compliance of CNS systems from planning, implementation, operation, and support to disposal stages by following ATNS processes, ICAO annexes, documents and circulars, Aviation legislation in South Africa, SA-CAR & SA-CATS, and the OHAS Act 85 of 1993; Track and ensure recommendations are implemented; Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the support elements through conducting regular visits to the main ATNS support centers and ATM/cns equipment sites; Monitor and evaluate the support system performance against Service Level Agreement requirements, providing recommendations when needed;
Conduct inspection visits to sites in accordance with the project schedule; Ensure that the competence/ proficiency of Engineering Technicians is managed in accordance with defined processes; Monitor and ensure that the Engineering Technician Training Plan and required On-Job-Training plans are adhered to; Monitor and follow up on audit findings and non-conformances, ensuring that all recommendations are effectively implemented;
Develop the knowledge and awareness of ATNS staff regarding safety management through training and safety promotion initiatives; Develop solutions to address external client requirements such as such as facilitating SMS related work, safety assessments, etc and revenue generation; Conduct Regional,
National and Global research on related subject matter material to be submitted for: ICAO State letters, South African Legislation, Internal Directives, Instruction and Procedures, Technical Safety Event Investigations, Occurrences and queries; Conduct regular meetings with SACAA to ensure continuous improvement on service provision; Attend national, regional and global aviation industry meetings, forums and work groups on technical-related issues.
Investigation of safety occurrence data –
Investigate, analyse, process and record safety occurrence data; Verify the accuracy of incoming Technical/Hazard Reports (Hazreps) and external reports; Record and reconcile Technical/Hazard Safety Occurrence related reports; Request Technical/Hazard Safety Occurrence investigations, where relevant; Consolidate Technical/Hazard Safety Occurrences and provide statistical data when requested;
Review technical reports received from the field of active and latent failures in ATM/cns systems; Source information regarding all reported ATM/cns system failures; Investigate all total equipment failures in ATNS ATM/cns systems; Analyse technical investigations/Hazreps and compile reviews and recommendations for technical-attributed safety events; Provide feedback to Operations and South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) on technical-attributed safety occurrences;
Provide feedback to clients and stakeholders on technical-attributed safety occurrences and Air Safety Reports (ASRs); Monitor Technical Safety trends in safety incidences and occurrences; Liaise with Human Capital (HC) regarding associated human factors implications; Monitor implementation of recommendations by accurately updating the feedback received on technical safety occurrence investigations and reports; Monitor and validate feedback from ATSUs on implementation progress;
Provide input into ATS safety occurrences with regards to all technical related matters; Provide recommendations in support of the technical investigation and hazard process; Consult with internal and external stakeholders to develop proactive and preventative measures to eliminate recurring problems;
Provide recommendations to prevent problems that have occurred in one area from occurring in another by identifying the root cause and promoting preventative actions within other areas of ATNS; Communicate the details of significant problems which may occur elsewhere (externally) to all users of such equipment within ATNS;
Maintain service to operations by speedily reacting to all problems and requests for support service; Ensure speedy reaction to problems and requests for support from operations; Develop innovative approaches in determining solutions to logistical problems; Draft meaningful, informative, and concise technical reports on systems and equipment failures as requested, and proactively monitor/review when the need arises.
Provision of safety oversight on the implementation of new ATM/cns systems –
Consult with CNS Planning, Engineering projects and EPMO at all stages of new projects to ensure compliance with all relevant local and international regulations and requirements; Develop, monitor and maintain equipment installation standards in conjunction with Engineering Projects, CNS Planning and Technical Support departments; Participate in safety assessment and system safety assessment endorsement; Ensure that operational safety risk and hazards is effectively managed regarding aspects of system change in order to provide independent safety assurance to ATNS;
Conduct technical quality standard inspections and equipment site acceptance test (SAT) visits after project implementation in accordance with ATNS Directives, Procedures and Instructions, and ICAO, SA-CAR/SA-CATS and OHAS Act 85 of 1993; Monitor and evaluate new projects during Period of Beneficial Use (PBU);
Verify maintenance management transfer of CNS equipment and logistics to technical support field operations; Track and ensure that recommendations are implemented, and escalate in the case of non-compliance.
Stakeholder Relations Management –
Develop and deliver Safety Management System training as required to ensure the required competence of relevant staff; Consult with Customer Solutions with regard to regional airports contract development; Develop and maintain sound relationships with all internal and external stakeholders such the SACAA and Airport authorities and others as required; Provide feedback to external clients and the SACAA on all technical related enquiries.
People Management –
Manage staff in accordance with HC policies and processes; Ensure that new employees have been properly on-boarded prior to commencing work; Monitor the time and attendance of subordinates, take appropriate action in the case of absenteeism, and report issues to management and Human Capital; Ensure the availability of skilled and competent staff to meet current and future business needs;
Train, mentor and coach staff as required to ensure further development; Ensure high levels of discipline and performance standards to achieve Aviation Safety objectives and the ATNS business strategy; Coordinate and ensure resourcing deliverables in line with the Service Level Agreements; Manage the performance outputs of staff through the performance management system, provide feedback, and take corrective action promptly and effectively;
Ensure the transfer of knowledge and skills to enable sustainability within section from a succession management perspective; Drive employee engagement and retention within the section.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Formal Qualifications:
National Diploma in Electronic Engineering / Computer Systems or equivalent
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Diploma in Safety Management
3 weeks in-depth OHS Act Training
ATNS SMS training
Quality Auditors Certificate
Sound knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)/Civil Aviation Legislation and Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
Safety Event Investigation Training
Minimum Years of Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience as Technician in the operation, maintenance, and support of ATM/cns systems and equipment.
Training or experience in configuration management auditing, logistics engineering and support systems is required
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