CNS​/ATM Systems Advisor

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.

• 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
• Coordinate with ANSPs for technical integration and ensure compatibility of current and future CNS/ATM systems
  • Support maintenance activities
  • Monitor project execution and quality
  • Review and authorize SOW
  • Evaluate technical proposals
  • Conduct obstacle impact evaluations around airports
  • Advise management regarding operational impacts
• Review System Design
  • Review System Design Review (SDR)
  • Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
  • 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
• Participate in ICAO panels, present working papers, and represent the organization at national and international aviation meetings
  • Lead major CNS/ATM engineering initiatives
  • Coach junior engineers
  • Coordinate with ICAO, GACA, other ANSPs, vendors, suppliers
• Participate in cyber security assessments, identify security vulnerabilities, recommend corrective actions, and maintain surveillance systems
  • Ensure operational readiness and continual system updates
• Improve departmental policies, ensure compliance with procedures, and drive continuous process improvements to enhance productivity and cost efficiency
• Stakeholder Management
  • Internal: SQE Team, MED Team, Operational Startup Team, Cyber Security Team
  • External:
    Vendors, Suppliers, GACA, ICAO, ANSPs

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.

Minimum 12 years of experience in Air Navigation Services (ANS).

• Core Competencies
  • Operational Excellence
  • Safety Awareness
  • Teamwork
• Behavioral Competencies
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
• Technical Competencies
  • Business Systems Analysis
  • Systems Planning and Design
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Writing

• 12 years in Air Navigation Services with 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