Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is offering bursaries to students to train towards a career in air traffic management.

Successful candidates will be granted the opportunity to become Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCO), Assistant Air Traffic Control Officers (AATSO) and Aeronautical Information Management Officers (AIMO).

The programme provides each bursar with a chance to conduct their studies at the Aviation Training Academy in Bonaero Park, Johannesburg.

ATNS says extensive training and exposure to various aspects of air traffic management will be given over a specified period of time.

Requirements

Matric certificate with a pass in the following subjects:

• Pure Maths (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

Skills and Competencies

• Good Communication skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and Multi-tasking skills
• Quick decision-making skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Spatial reasoning ability to include visualisation of future situations
• High self-esteem and confidence level.

Interested applicants are requested to apply on-line at www.atns.co.za or fax their applications to 011 607 1508/ 1548/ 1531

The 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 with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2015.