Role Purpose
Develop and implement the strategic business plan of the Engineering Services Directorate (ESD) and provide technical leadership for the effective delivery, design, commissioning, operation, and continuous improvement of CNS/ATM (Communication, Navigation, Surveillance / Air Traffic Management) systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant Air Traffic Control (ATC) services while meeting KPIs, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
CNS/ATM System Development
- Contribute to long-term CNS/ATM strategy and roadmap.
- Review and develop business cases for CNS/ATM projects.
- Develop CNS/ATM evolution plans.
- Translate operational requirements into technical plans.
- Define technical specifications and procurement requirements.
- Develop Scope of Work (SOW).
- Assess impact of ATS procedure and airspace changes.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Participate in ESD strategic planning.
CNS/ATM System Operations
- Coordinate with ANSPs for technical integration.
- Ensure compatibility of current and future CNS/ATM systems.
- Support maintenance activities.
- Monitor project execution and quality.
- Review and authorize Scope of Work (SOW).
- Evaluate technical proposals.
- Conduct obstacle impact evaluations around airports.
- Advise management regarding operational impacts.
System Design & Quality
- Review System Design Review (SDR).
- Review Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
- Review Critical Design Review (CDR).
- Analyze System Trouble Reports (STR).
- Support System Change Process (SCP).
- Authorize testing and commissioning.
- Ensure systems meet performance specifications.
- Recommend process improvements.
Aviation & International Coordination
- Participate in ICAO panels.
- Present working papers.
- Represent the organization at national and international aviation meetings.
- Lead major CNS/ATM engineering initiatives.
- Coach junior engineers.
- Coordinate with:
o ICAO
o GACA
o Other ANSPs
o Vendors
o Suppliers
Cyber Security & Surveillance
- Participate in cyber security assessments.
- Identify security vulnerabilities.
- Recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain surveillance systems.
- Ensure operational readiness.
- Ensure systems remain updated.
Policies & Procedures
- Improve departmental policies.
- Ensure compliance with procedures.
- Monitor daily operational compliance.
- Drive continuous process improvements.
- Improve productivity and cost efficiency.
Internal Stakeholders
- SQE Team
- MED Team
- Operational Startup Team
- Cyber Security Team
External Stakeholders
- Vendors
- Suppliers
- GACA
- ICAO
- Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)
Education
o Electrical Engineering
o Computer Engineering
o Or equivalent engineering discipline
Experience
- Minimum 12 years of experience in Air Navigation Services (ANS).
Required Competencies
Core Competencies
- Operational Excellence
- Safety Awareness
- Teamwork
Behavioral Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Communication
Technical Competencies
- Business Systems Analysis
- Systems Planning & Design
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Writing
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 12+ years in Air Navigation Services.
- Strong CNS/ATM engineering experience.
- Expertise in ATC systems and aviation infrastructure.
- Experience with ICAO standards and GACA regulations.
- Hands-on experience in design, testing, commissioning, and integration of CNS/ATM systems.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with aviation authorities and ANSPs.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Knowledge of aviation cyber security and surveillance systems.
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