Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is the sole provider of air traffic management, navigation, training, and associated services within South Africa. Responsible for approximately 10% of the world’s airspace, ATNS currently manages more than half a million arrival and departure movements every year while maintaining ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.
The aim of this presentation is to present the ATNS brand profile to the GDCA/6 and also highlight the role the company plays on the Africa Continent
About ATNS
Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS) is a commercialized state-owned company, established in 1993 in terms of the ATNS company Act (Act 45 of 1993) providing air traffic management solutions and associated services.
ATNS is the sole provider of air traffic, navigation, training and associated services within South Africa and is also responsible for Air Traffic Control throughout the Africa Indian Ocean (AFI) region, comprising approximately 10% of the world’s airspace.
We adhere to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices and the South African Civil Authority’s (SACAA) civil aviation regulations and technical standards.
As a globally competitive employer of choice, ATNS is committed to diversity and has achieved ranking within the top ten companies in South Africa with regards to female representation at executive levels.
ATNS Footprint
Air Traffic Services (ATS) – In South Africa we operate from 9 ACSA airports and 12 other aerodromes
Outside South Africa we provide ATS in St Helena
Products and Services
Flight Procedure Design and Cartography
This division offers design and verification of flight procedures and airspace development. It aims to add value by designing safe and efficient instrument and no instrument procedures that will allow optimization of operational capabilities.
The full design is then translated into a usable navigation plan, a visual representation of the full flight procedure, overlaid on accurate map information. This service is conducted in accordance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices as complemented by ISO 9001:2000 Quality Standards. ATNS’s ISO 9001:2000 Certification was received in 1998, and is maintained.
This division has the capability to design and review all airspace types as defined by ICAO. These include, but are not limited to, control zones, terminal maneuvering areas and flight information regions. Furthermore, air routes based on conventional navigation aids as well as RNP-restricted routes can be designed to client requirements.
Products and Services
Engineering Services
ATNS plans, specs, acquires and implements the South African national aeronautical Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (cns) systems. We offer professional consultative services to other Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) in support of their national development programs. These services can be provided on an hourly, job, or turnkey basis:
Communication, navigation and surveillance system design
Coverage planning and site selection
Radiofrequency coverage planning
Communication, navigation and surveillance system specifications
Acquisition management services
Project management services
Training – ATNS Aviation Training Academy (ATA)
The ATNS ATA offers a full range of courses in Air Traffic Services, Engineering and related training.
Air Traffic Services Training comprises regulatory courses for anyone required to be accredited by Civil Aviation Authorities, non-regulated courses and ATS Training Management and Development courses..
ATS training includes:
Ab Initio/Core Content/Basic Induction (ICAO 051)
Aerodrome Control (ICAO 052)
Approach Control Non-Radar (Procedural) (ICAO 053)
Radar Control ATC (Approach Radar) (ICAO 054)
Area Control Non-Radar (Procedural) (ICAO 055)
Area Radar Control (ICAO 054)
Flight Information Service (FIS)
ATSO Coordinator Rating
How much do air traffic controllers make in South Africa?
A Air traffic controllers typically earns between R10 078 and R22 066 net per month at the start of the job. After 5 years of service, this is between R14 030 and R28 861 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
How do I apply for air traffic control in South Africa?
To become a civilian ATC in South Africa, training is provided by Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) through the Aviation Training Academy. The course takes 4-6 years before you are fully qualified. Once qualified you will begin your career as an ATC Assistant.
What is the primary navigation system used by air traffic control in South Africa?
The Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) is currently the most important system used in Air traffic controllers (ATC) side, which relies on GNSS as a primary data source, to obtain aircraft’s horizontal positions.
What do you have to study to become an air traffic controller in South Africa?
The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in the respective field. Must have some professional experience in the aviation management industry.
Eligibility to become Air Traffic Controller
Candidate must have a B.Sc in Science or B.
Candidates have to appear in the written test, voice test and medical test.
Which universities offer air traffic controllers in South Africa?
The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) College is situated at O R Tambo Airport. After successfully completing the course offered, students can register as professional air traffic controllers and can work as area, approach or radar controllers.
What qualifications do I need to be an air traffic controller in South Africa?
Minimum requirements
Be a minimum of 18-years-old.
Have Grade 12 with maths and English (HG D or SG C or level 4 upwards)
Be a South African citizen.
Be medically fit.
Is it hard to become air traffic controller in South Africa?
Question: How tough is the training to become an air traffic controller? Answer: Training is very tough. The training process depends on which facility a person is assigned. However, ARTCCs have a different training process that is more conducive to new hires starting there and progressing successfully.