Principal Air Traffic Service Officer FACT (FIS) - Readvertisement

ATNS SOC Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ATNS SOC Limited in Cape Town seeks a Principal Air Traffic Service Officer FACT (FIS) to lead and supervise ATSO operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain high safety and service standards.

The role requires an ATSO license with FIS, FIS validation, OJTI qualification and at least 2 years of ATSO experience, with a focus on performance checks, training, audits and incident reviews.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• ATSO license with FIS and FIS validation.
• OJTI Qualification.
• ATSO with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Complying with the QMS (ISO) and maintain standards.
• Plan and monitor adherence to the standards maintenance program.
• Maintain standard checks and performance monitoring, recording and reporting all exceptions to ensure that all ATSOs meet the requirements as stipulated in the regulations.
• Monitor and ensure all medicals and proficiency assessments are current and in line with CAA regulations.
• Conduct reviews and incident investigations as required.
• Manage discipline in the work place.
• Implement operational procedures.
• Manage inter-unit relationships thus ensuring effective teamwork.
• Manage adherence to published procedures.
• Conducting audits (QMS & SA).
• Coach peers and subordinates.
• Assist with SAR requirements.
• Optimise the workplace environment.
• Plan, publish and monitor compliance of the shift schedules.
• Train and provide OJTIs.
• Ensure correct training methodology is used.
• Compile and maintain training documentation.
• Conduct bi-annual assessments.
• Correct and counsel ATSOs who fail to meet standards.
• Check and ensure integrity of landing logs.
• Check and ensure accurate capturing of hour counts.

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

ATSO license with FIS

FIS validation

OJTI Qualification

ATSO with a minimum of 2 years’ experience

Job description

Principal Air Traffic Service Officer FACT (FIS) - Readvertisement

Listing reference: atns_000972

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 October 2026

Position summary

Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight

Location: Cape Town South

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

Responsible and accountable to the Watch Manager: ATSO for the provision of Air Traffic Services Assistance and support, in accordance with all statutory requirements, ATNS policies, Directives and Procedures for ATSO’s in the daily operational service delivery. Establish and maintain standards and training by conducting performance assessments and standard checks. Supervise the daily operational duties, service delivery and provision of suitably qualified manpower. Provide monthly reports and statistical returns.

Major Activities

• Complying with the QMS (ISO)
• Plan and monitor adherence to the standards maintenance program
• Maintain standard checks and performance monitoring, recording and reporting all exceptions to ensure that all ATSOs meet the requirements as stipulated in the regulations
• Monitor and ensure all medicals and proficiency assessments are current and in line with CAA regulations.
• Conduct reviews and incident investigations as required
• Manage discipline in the work place.
• Implement operational procedures.
• Manage inter-unit relationships thus ensuring effective teamwork
• Manage adherence to published procedures.
• Conducting audits (QMS & SA)
• Coach peers and subordinates
• Assist with SAR requirements
• Optimise the workplace environment
• Plan, publish and monitor compliance of the shift schedules
• Train and provide OJTIs
• Ensure correct training methodology is used
• Compile and maintain training documentation
• Conduct bi-annual assessments
• Correct and counsel ATSOs who fail to meet standards
• Check and ensure integrity of landing logs
• Check and ensure accurate capturing of hour counts

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A valid ATSO license with FIS
• FIS validation
• OJTI Qualification
• ATSO with a minimum of 2 years’ experience