ATNS Trainee Programme – Bursary

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) invites South African youth to apply for its Trainee Programme for 2025 / 2026, offering 117 bursary opportunities to eligible and passionate individuals interested in air traffic services. Successful candidates will study at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy, located in Bonaero Park, Gauteng. This intensive training programme equips trainees with practical and theoretical knowledge in air traffic management and related fields.

Placement of candidates post-training will be determined by operational needs.

• Air Traffic Services Officer (ATSO)
• Aeronautical Information Management Officer (AIMO)
• Target Generating Officer (TGO)
• Airport Management Centre (AMC) Liaison Officer
• Simulator Support Officer (SSO)

To qualify, candidates must meet the following:

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate with the following minimum passes:
  • Pure Mathematics:
    Level 4 (or HG – D / SG – C and above)
  • English:
    Level 4 (or HG – D / SG – C and above)
• South African citizen with a valid SA
• Medically fit and willing to undergo a medical assessment (for ATSO stream)
• Unemployed South African youth
• Willing to relocate anywhere in South Africa
• Must attach Grade 12 results with your application

• World‑class training at ATNS Aviation Training Academy
• Career growth in the aviation and air traffic management sector
• Opportunity to serve across different regions of South Africa
• Exposure to cutting‑edge aviation systems and practices