Web Developer Parktown

Job title : Head of Aeronautical Information Management & Systems

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : February 22, 2025

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Alignment: Develop, implement and manage the Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) strategy which is aligned with the most effective and efficient delivery of air traffic management services. Drive delivery of the required projects/initiatives to be on time, within budget and to the required standard. Analyze trends and metrics to inform the development of the required solutions, programs, and initiatives aligned to ATNS business objectives.
2. Aeronautical Information Management: Ensure that aeronautical data and information necessary for the safety, regularity, and efficiency of air navigation are made available in a manner that is suitable for the operational requirements of the air traffic management (ATM) community. Manage and maintain the AIM system that allows pilots, airline operators, and other Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) users to access the latest flight information as well as to submit e-flight plans. Ensure the availability of the required infrastructure and resources to enable effective aeronautical information management for efficient delivery of services that meet and satisfy the requirements of the aviation community.
3. Manage and ensure adherence to the AIRAC schedule to ensure that pilots, dispatchers, air traffic controllers, air traffic flow managers, flight management systems, and aeronautical charts all have the same information. Ensure the management of integrated aeronautical information through the provision of quality-assured digital aeronautical data in collaboration with all relevant parties. Collect, manage and provide aeronautical data and information in line with PANS-AIM requirements.
4. Ensure compliance with standards and recommended practices (SARPs) that govern aeronautical information management. Formulate and implement policies, processes and practices for effective governance of the AIM environment. Drive system improvements to ensure availability of the most effective systems and tools to enable efficiency within AIM.
5. Identify and undertake AIM related projects to enable achievement of the Operations strategy and related initiatives. Host and/or attend seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. on AIM related matters to remain abreast of trends and developments.
6. Provide the required leadership and oversight to the AIM function. Determine and quantify the AIM technology needs for incorporation into ATNS planning and CAPEX budgeting. Ensure that the guiding principles and expectations of the AIM Operational Concept are observed.
7. Plan, organize, and coordinate the demand for AIM products and services in order to satisfy the reasonable requirements of the aviation community. Manage all aspects of data, ensuring the accuracy of system calculations.
8. Ensure that strategic, pre-tactical and tactical elements of AIM are carried out. Develop and maintain a centralized Aeronautical Information Database. Lead the delivery of aeronautical information, obstacle evaluation, flight planning, NOTAMs, AFTN, and aeronautical data management.
9. Produce the IAIP for South Africa and external customers. Ensure that efficient and relevant monitoring, analysis, and reporting processes/mechanisms are available for service delivery.
10. Define new operational requirements in the short, medium, and long term to maintain and enhance the ATM system. Provide AIM reports to relevant stakeholders. Review the AIM roadmap, taking account of regulatory and safety requirements, user needs, and capacity growth.
11. Participate in site acceptance and commissioning tests of new AIM systems and equipment to ensure requirements as specified are met. Conduct research and development to identify new technology processes and procedures to increase efficiency, safety, and achievement of corporate objectives.

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Post graduate qualification in Business Management / Leadership
• Seasoned professional with a minimum 8 years’ experience in developing, implementing, and/or managing aeronautical information service delivery, operations, or functions, of which at least 5 years must be at management level.