Officer - ANS Training

Role Overview

Officer - ANS Training at the General Civil Aviation Authority.

Role Purpose

Provide and coordinate the administrative support activities for the respective ANS Training section and follow all policies and procedures of the General Civil Aviation Authority.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling and Coordination

• Manage the ATSI Operational Roster.
• Assist with the ANS Training Roster, allocating ATSIs and Pseudo Pilots for courses and simulator duties.
• Update the staff records of Computer Based Exams.
• Arrange and book conference rooms and classrooms for students and visitors.

Performance Review and Assessments

• Ensure rostering students for Progress Checks, Assessments, and Interviews.
• Maintain ATCO/ATCA rostering for local Competency Checks and Tape Reviews.
• Compile the ATCO and ATCA Training and Competency SATIs.
• Create issue and file course certificates.

Training Administration Support

• Maintain accurate records of all documents including training reports and memos.
• Support the audit process and related documentation.
• Assist with compiling the annual ANS Training Section budget.
• Ensure all interdepartmental documentation is managed properly.
• Oversee the requisitions of office equipment and stationery for ANSPT.
• Assist with the staff leave rostering and records.
• Liaise with the ATSIs regarding the daily simulator schedule.
• Conduct back-up operations for the simulator systems and data.
• Manage classrooms including allocation of classrooms, stationery, books, and manuals for various training courses.
• Supervise preparation of documents for ad hoc technical related courses or as required by ATSIs.
• Assist ATSIs in collating data and preparing exercises for the simulator.
• Provide administrative support to Senior ATSIs.

Simulator Training

• Supervise and monitor the pseudo pilots during simulator exercises and manage the overall operation of the exercises.
• Update and manage the Computer Based Examination PCs in both ACC and EACC.
• Enact the pilot's role during exercises in the ATC simulator.
• Act as Flight Data Processor during simulator exercises.
• Act as simulator exercise support by communicating as external/internal units.
• Perform On-The-Job Training (OJT) of Pseudo Pilots.
• Complete progress reports on trainee Pseudo Pilots and discuss the contents with the trainees, other OJTIs, and management.

Technical Competency

• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant parts of PANS ATM and ICAO documents, Emirates AIP, and Local ATC instructions of the UAE ACC.
• Undergo periodic competency checking in handling of simulator duties.

Training Equipment Readiness

• Participate in testing, configuration, and commissioning of relevant equipment and software relating to the simulator and its upgrades as needed.
• Assist in keeping all relevant TRN data and documentation up to date.
• Maintain thorough operational knowledge and understanding of the equipment and systems used for the provision of ATS in the UAE FIR.
• Bring to the attention of ATSIs any occurrence or system failure that will affect the simulator.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.