Target Generating Operator FAOR X4 - 36 Months FTC

ATNS SOC Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

ATNS SOC Limited in Johannesburg seeks a Target Generating Operator FAOR X4 for a 36-month fixed term contract. You will operate simulators and support training interventions, including preparing ICAO flight plans and maintaining training documentation.

The role requires Grade 12 with Mathematics and English, with geography as an added advantage and 3–6 months of related exposure. On-site work and strong OHAS compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and English as passed subjects.
• Geography will be an added advantage.
• Core Content is recommended.
• A minimum of 3 to 6 months related work experience or exposure.

Responsibilities

• Set up simulators in accordance with standard practice.
• Attend pre-brief and de-brief with ATS Instructors and delegates.
• Fly the exercises according to the objectives for the relevant exercises.
• Manipulation of simulator generated tracks via the Air Traffic Management Display Simulator.
• Comply with OHAS and safety requirements applicable to training interventions.
• Capture, program and test ICAO Flight Plan details into the simulator database.
• Coordinate with ATS personnel to obtain real data for ICAO Flight Plans.
• Develop and test exercises to satisfy training requirements.
• Maintain training documentation and up-to-date maps/charts for pilots.

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and English

Job description

Target Generating Operator FAOR X4 - 36 Months FTC

Listing reference: atns_000940

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 4 August 2026

Position summary

Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

To provide simulator support functions in the SSS domain.

Major Activities

• Set up simulators in accordance with standard practice
• Attend pre-brief and de-brief with ATS Instructors and delegates
• Fly the exercises according to the objectives for the relevant exercises
• Manipulation of the simulator generated tracks via the available Air Traffic Management Display Simulator and Pilot Positions
• Comply with all OHAS and safety requirements applicable to the delivery and administration of training interventions
• Capturing, programming and testing of ICAO Flight Plan details into the simulator database to populate exercises for all training requirements within Air Traffic Services
• Coordinating with Air Traffic Services personnel in attaining real data when capturing and programming ICAO Flight Plan details into the simulator database to populate exercises for all training requirements
• Software change exercise creation, revision and testing
• Research, develop, write, program, test and re-engineer exercises to satisfy clients training requirements
• Research, program, test and re-engineer exercises and associated commodities for all disciplines
• Develop practical courseware (exercises, driver sheets)
• Maintaining the currency of training documentation by regularly cross referencing, reviewing and updating procedures relating to ATM and communication system functionality
• Maintenance (compile, review, update) of an aircraft type and performance quick reference file/book
• Maintain the IAIP currency by incorporating the published updates into the AIP files in the SSS
• Review and maintain to ensure that only current maps, charts and quick reference documents are available and when conducting training these documents are at the pilot position
• Create and maintain strong working relationships with clients, including suppliers/vendors
• Provide precise and timeous feedback to clients

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and English as passed subjects
• Geography will be an added advantage
• Core Content is recommended
• A minimum of 3 to 6 months related work experience or exposure