ATNS AIMO Bursary

ATNS is proud to invite dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to apply to be part of the Aeronautical Information Management Officer (AIMO) bursar programme. Aeronautical Information Management is the skeletal and vascular system of the Air Traffic Management body. There exist opportunities to grow and develop skills in the following careers within Aeronautical Information Management: ATS flight-planning Communications NOTAM Static and dynamic data management Publication of Integrated Aeronautical Information packages Aeronautical flight procedural design and charting Aeronautical surveying This bursar programme facilitates the initial training and exposure necessary to take the first steps along an interesting and ever-evolving journey in the field of Aeronautical Information Management. Bursary overview The training bursary provides each bursar with an opportunity to conduct their studies at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy (ATA) in Bonaero Park. The following is offered as part of the bursary: Cost of tuition for the ATS Core Content Course Accommodation, on a sharing basis, at a guest lodge arranged by the ATNS ATA Transport to and from the ATNS ATA, as per study and practical requirements Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily A monthly allowance 10 days of non-academic activities as determined by the study programme co-ordinators After the successful completion of the initial course at the ATNS ATA, ATNS may offer the bursar a six months fixed-term contract to complete the necessary operational on-the-job training in either flight-planning or aeronautical communications. In terms of the bursary contract, the successful bursar accepts this contract. During this time, the bursar receives a salary and is no longer eligible for company accommodation, transport and so on. Medical aid and pension are not provided as benefits during this contract period. Learners will be working in a shift environment and must ensure that they are on time for their shifts. Bursary requirements Bursars are required to pass all of their modules, courses and examinations in order for the bursary to continue. Should a bursar not successfully complete an examination or assessment, but achieve more than 50%, he/she may be given the opportunity to rewrite or be re-assessed. Should he/she still not be successful, the bursary will be terminated. Should a bursar choose not to undertake the fixed-term contract, ATNS may claim the investment made to date by the company. During the fixed-term contract the bursar must complete all of the necessary validations required to perform solo duties as an AIM Officer. The learner’s performance is continually monitored during this time and feedback is provided on an ongoing basis. Within one month of the end of the fixed-term contract, the line manager will take a decision regarding offering the learner permanent employment as an AIM Officer with ATNS. Permanent employment will include an AIM Officer salary and full benefits (including medical aid, pension and so on). On acceptance of the offer, the AIM learner becomes a fully-fledged member of the ATNS’s Aeronautical Information Management team. He/she will be obliged to work for ATNS for one year in terms of the bursary agreement.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria: Be at least 18 years old. Possess a Grade 12 qualification with mathematics and English (Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C or Level 4 or higher). Be a South African citizen. Be in good medical condition. Bursary Requirements: Bursary recipients are expected to successfully complete all modules, courses, and examinations to maintain their bursary. If a bursar does not pass an examination or assessment on the first attempt but achieves a score of more than 50%, they may have the opportunity to rewrite the exam or be reassessed. If they still do not pass, the bursary will be terminated. If a bursar chooses not to fulfill the fixed-term contract, ATNS may seek reimbursement for the company's invested funds up to that point. During the fixed-term contract, the bursar is required to complete all necessary validations required to perform solo duties as an AIM Officer. The bursar's performance is continually monitored during this period, with ongoing feedback provided. Within one month of the fixed-term contract's conclusion, the line manager will decide whether to offer the learner permanent employment as an AIM Officer with ATNS. Permanent employment includes an AIM Officer salary and full benefits, such as medical aid and pension. Upon accepting the offer, the AIM learner becomes a full-fledged member of ATNS's Aeronautical Information Management team. They are obligated to work for ATNS for one year in accordance with the bursary agreement.

ATNS will communicate the dates of the various intakes for candidates to apply on the website and also our social media pages. Alternatively, you can follow the below steps: To apply you must first register your CV on their website - there are guided steps on how to do this on the website. Select the box that says 'Job alerts' - by doing this you will receive updates via email on when applications for the bursary become available. In your application you will need to include the following: CV (if you do not have one the website has a link to help you create one) Copy of academic record (Grade 12) Copy of your South African ID There is a Bursary Selection Process in which you will: write ability assessments have an interview Have a Medical Examination which is conducted by an Aviation Medical Specialist undergo a process of vetting and verification by the company Application dates: 01 March-30 April (July program) 01 December-31 January (April program) 01 August-30 September (January program)