Job description

Major Activities

• Lead and ensure overall planning and implementation of the Simulation Support Sites and scenario development, programming, testing and evaluation to provide meaningful outcomes, regulatory compliance, quality, effectiveness, and financial viability. Provide managerial support to the Head of Training Delivery and Systems and other departmental Heads in implementing and managing the ATNS vision, culture, and business strategy. Implement Simulation Support operating model, including governance and service management capabilities. Manage the delivery of the required projects/initiatives within the Simulation Support function to be on time, within budget and to the required standard. Professionally represent ATNS in all forums and matters related to Simulation Support, including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests. Manage the development of all practical courseware (exercises sheets, weather sheets, flight progress strips, etc.).
•  Implement the Simulation Support development programs to empower staff and ensure maximum effectiveness and contribution to meeting organisational human capital development goals. Illustrate an ability to impact Simulation Support and associated business decisions within and outside the organisation. Ensure strict compliance with the client, ATNS, SACAA and the industry’s standards, procedures, and policies relevant to staff training and development. Manage daily schedule for delegation of duties to staff and oversee staff utilisation by allocating resources. 
• Manage the issuing of pertinent air traffic management, technology, and information to enable effective training simulation execution. Oversee the performance and implementation of practical simulation according to the objectives for the relevant exercises or deliverables. Ensure staff can manage different airspaces and aid with various technological simulations within the disciplines. Manage optimal resource allocation between the ATS, ETS and Quality Assurance and Accreditation for seamless training delivery, simulation, and invigilation. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate appropriate discretion when handling sensitive student and staff information. Manage the allocation of invigilators and optimal delegate assessments.
• Ensure adherence and compliance by the Simulation Support function to the ATNS and ATA regulatory framework. Manage timely compilation and submission of all the required reports (internal and external) to all statutory bodies to ensure compliance. Plan, forecast and manage the Simulation Support budget per agreed company priorities, initiatives and expected operational service levels. Initiate and manage the development of the Simulation Support budget. Concludes clear performance management contracts with the team and ensures effective management. Ensure that all Simulation Support function staff have clear individual development plans implemented to enable the required skills to meet business requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree/Advanced Diploma in Business Management, Administration or equivalent.
• Certification in Training Facilitation.

Minimum Experience

• Five years’ experience in conceptualising, designing, implementing, and overseeing Simulation Support functions with knowledge and understanding of simulation framework and relevant technologies.
• Experience in training simulation exercise development, programming, testing and evaluation, including but not limited to implementing relevant policies and procedures, managing simulator pilots, etc.