AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEMS OFFICER IN NIGERIA CIVIL SERVICE
AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEMS OFFICER CADRE
POSTS AND SALARIES 1.1 Air Traffic Safety Systems Officer, Grade II Grade Level 08 1.2 Air Traffic Safety Systems Officer Grade I Grade Level 09 1.3 Senior Air Traffic Safety Systems Officer Grade Level 10 1.4 Principal Air Traffic Safety Systems Officer Grade Level 12 1.5 Assistant Chief Air Traffic Safety Systems Officer Grade Level 13 1.6 Chief Air Traffic Safety Systems Officer Grade Level 14 1.7 Assistant Director Grade Level 15 1.8 Deputy Director Grade Level 16 1.9 Director Grade Level 17
2.1 Air Traffic: Safety Systems Officer Grade II, Grade Level 08 2.1.1 This is a professional training grade for graduates of University or Polytechnics’ in relevant fields. They are required to undergo advanced training programme in Air Traffic Safety Systems comprising Communications, Navigation. Surveillance (CNS) and Electromechanical Systems (EMS) at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, for a period of 18 months. Successful candidates on completion of the course are further required to undergo another 12 month (proficiency) on-thejob training (OJT) at the major airports and obtain Air Traffic Safety Systems Diploma/Rating.
2.2 Air Traffic: Safety Systems Officer, Grade I, Grade Level 09 Performing the following duties under Supervision. 2.2.1 Carrying out general air traffic safety systems’ preventive and corrective maintenance procedure and practices. 2.2.2 Checking periodically the ground based airspace systems status. 2.2.3 Carrying out parameter checks of systems/equipment 2.2.4 Receiving, analyzing and diagnosing reports and taking remedial actions 2.2.5 Taking appropriate actions that will ensure the safety of air navigation. 2.2.6 Providing systems that ensure the safety of air operations. 2.2.7 Determining the serviceability and availability of mission critical systems 2.2.8 Assisting in the installation, repairs, alignment and ground checks of system/facilities. 2.2.9 Assisting in certify tag communications, navigation, surveillance and electromechanical systems essential for safety and security of the airspace. 2.2.10 Carrying out ground based, facilities’ routine inspections and checks. 2.2.11 Ensuring the security and safety of air traffic safety systems installations. 2.2.12 Ensuring that the proper and correct air traffic safety systems information is disseminated to the Pilots and air traffic controllers in order to prevent unwanted distress situation. 2.2.13 Installing, maintaining and overhauling electromechanical systems.
2.3 Senior Air Traffic: Safety Systems Officer, Grade Level 10 2.3.1 Carrying out general maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, repairs and operations of all air traffic safety systems/equipment. 2.3.2 Carrying out alignment and ground checks of all communications, navigation’ and surveillance systems/equipment. 2.3.3 Supervising subordinate personnel 2.3.4 Assisting in the on-the-job training programme for licensing cadets 2.3.5 Analyzing system/equipment failures and reactivating them 2.3.6 Carrying out calibration and maintenance of test gears and instruments, etc. 2.3.7 Assisting in preparing periodic reports on staff and facilities 2.3.8 Participating in medium sized air traffic safety systems projects. 2.3.9 Assisting in the flight check of ground based system. 2.3.10 Certifying communications, navigation, surveillance and electromechanical system. 2.3.11 Inspecting technical/mechanical equipment, including analyzing designs, cost estimates or tender documents in respect of projects to be executed either by contract direct labour.
2.4 Principal Air Traffic Safety System Officer, Grade Level 12 2.4.1 Heading and managing Air Traffic Safety Systems unit at the airport and enroute stations to ensure effective management of airspace infrastructure. 2.4.2 Checking air traffic safety systems/facilities in the areas of control tower communication/terminals radar/approach navigation/electromechanical systems/information technology networking systems to ensure system performance and anticipated failure. 2.4.3 Liaising with air traffic controllers and pilots in order to meet their operational needs Conducting on-the-job training programme for licensing Cadets at departmental level 2.4.5 Checking records on the systems/facilities Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) an Mean Time Between Repairs (MTBR) to ensure they comply with standards. 2.4.6 Supervising stock replenishment of stations’ installations and maintenance items and system/equipment ground checks device/modules. 2.4.7 Interpreting regulations to ensure conformity with Air Traffic Safety Systems Personnel (ATSSP) procedures and practices. 2.4.8 Investigation equipment compliance and/or non-compliance report from users. 2.4.9 Functioning as site training officer. 2.4.10 Assisting in making recommendation on the issuance and validation of various ATS ratings. 2.4.11 Coordinating roster/watch duty activities and preparing reports on the systems/ equipment performance and personnel under his supervision. 2.4.12 Performing call out duties on emergency situation and distress calls from various safe system centre.
2.5 Assistant Chief Air Traffic: Safety System Officer, Grade Level 13 2.5.1 Taking charge of and managing Air 1afflc Safety Systems/facilities in the areas control tower communications/approach navigation/terminal radar/ electromechanic systems/information technology networking systems and personnel at category 2.5.2 Ensuring compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) stanch and recommended practices for Air Traffic Safety Systems Personnel (ATSSP). 2.5.3. Enforcing air traffic safety facilities standard and practices including system maintenance diagnosis, certification, etc. 2.5.4 Carrying out quarterly inspection of facilities under his jurisdiction. 2.5.5 Coordinating the calibration and standardization of all air traffic safety systems test gears and instrumentation devices. 2.5.6 Supervising the flight-check of ground based systems. 2.5.7 Coordinating licensing training programmes at the station level. 2.5.8 Ensuring that all safety systems required for emergency and distress purposes are available. 2.5.9 Assisting in providing the necessary manuals, worksheets, journals, technical documentation and publication for air traffic safety systems personnel. 2.5.10 Measuring systems/personnel performance to ensure that minimum bench mark standards are met. 2.5.11 Collating data and making reports on personnel, users, system, performance and all aspects of air traffic safety system as required.
2.6 Chief Air Traffic Safety System Officer, Grade Level 14 2.6.1 Taking charge and managing Air Traffic Safety Systems/facilities in the areas of Flight Service Station (FSS COMM)/En-route Navigation/En-route Radar! Messaging and collaboration systems/Power generating systems in category ‘B’ airports. 2.6.2 Directing the planning, development, maintenance cycling of Air Traffic Systems as applicable to each section. 2.6.3 Participating in feasibility studies for new projects and preparing annual reports, estimates and budgets. 2.6.4 Directing the safety systems/equipment certification process for Air navigation. 2.6.5 Ensuring the execution of search and rescue programmes-systems wise. 2.6.6 Carrying out ground based systems checks and preparing same for flight calibration and flight check. 2.6.7 Participating in Human Resources Development programme of the agency. 2.6.8 Collating data on Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and mean Time Between Repairs (MTBR) for Communication, Navigation, surveillance and Electromechanical Systems. 2.6.9 Determining the calibration and standardization of all Air Navigation Systems/Facilities and test gears/instruments. 2.6.10 Coordinating the activities of electromechanical systems both at outstations and headquarters.
2.7 Assistant Director, Grade Level 15 2.7.1 Assisting in planning, co-ordination and executing all training and human resource development programmes for Air Traffic Systems/Facilities. 2.7.2 Organizing, planning and coordinating the activities of various Air Traffic Safety Services workshops/laboratory centers. 2.7.3 Assisting in the formulation of policy and studies in Research and Development into Air Traffic Safety Systems/Facilities. 2.7.4 Participating in feasibility studies for new projects and preparing annual logistics reports, estimates and budgets. 2.7.5 Ensuring the adequate supply of electrical power to the navigational aids/facilities outside the airports with automated heavy duty generating sets 2.7.6 Analyzing the Mean time Between Failure (MTBE) and Mean Time Between Repairs (MTBR) data for effective logistics supports. 2.7.7 Initiating policies and programmes review of communications, navigation and surveillance. 2.7.8 Assisting in implementing national policy on planning, design, procurement. installation) reactivation and maintenance of Radar Processing Systems in accordance with ICAO standards and regulations. 2.7.9 Assisting in Formulating Radar Systems Policies. 2.7.10 Assisting in preparing feasibility studies for new Radar projects and preparing strategic reports, estimates and budgets. 2.7.11 Taking responsibilities for radar systems operations and development planning. 2.7.12 Enforcing 3rd level maintenance standards. 2.7.13 Taking charge of a branch.
2.8 Deputy Director, Grade Level 16 2.8.1 Implementing the national policy on planning, design, procurement installation, reactivation, maintenance and management of surveillance radar facilities and sub-systems in accordance with ICAO regulations. 2.8.2 Assisting in the general administration of the Department. 2.8.3 Taking charge of a Division 2.8.4 Directing the operations of Radar Head System personnel. 2.8.5 Ensuring that en-route navigation signals from the system’ are within acceptable limits for safety of flights. 2.8.6 Controlling the certification of navigational system employed in the safety of flight. 2.8.7 Validating the training requirements of approach navigational system personnel. 2.8.8 Undertaking feasibility studies for new projects and prepare budgets and estimates. 2.8.9 Supervising the provision of mission critical aircraft landing information in all airports. 2.8.10 Ensuring that appliances are in conformity with specification.
2.9 Director, Grade Level 17 2.9.1 Taking charge of a Department 2.9.2 Advising on the formulation, execution and review of relevant programmes and policies 2.9.3 Liaising with ATS and Pilots on ATSES matters. 2.9.4 Issuing or validating licenses’ ratings.
METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotion and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service records.
3.1 Air Traffic Safety System Officer II, Grade Level 08 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing B.Sc. or HND in Electrical Engineering/Electronics from a recognized Institution. 3.2 Air Traffic Safety System Officer I, Grade Level 09 3.2.3 By advancement of an Air Traffic Safety Systems Officer Grade I who has successfully completed the training programme specified in sub-paragraph 2.1.1 above. 3.3 Senior Air Traffic Safety Officer, Grade Level 10 3.3.1 By promotion of an air Traffic Safety Systems Officer Grade I who has obtained’ Air Traffic Safety System (ATSS) License and successfully completed the Professional Air Space System Infrastructural training with relevant License/Type Rating. 3.4 Principal Air Traffic Safety System Officer, Grade Level 12 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior air Traffic Safety Systems Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.5 Assistant Chief Air Traffic Safety System Officer, Grade level 13 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal air Traffic Safety Systems Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade and successfully completed Air Traffic Safety Systems Training in Radar Processor, Radar Head Sensor, Approach Nay-Aid, En-Routt Nay-Aids, SATCOM, Cable Network and Switching or ATCVN/HF Terrestrial System and obtained the appropriate rating license. 3.6 Chief Air Traffic Safety System Officer, Grade Level 14 3.6.3 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief air Traffic Safety Systems Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.7 Assistant Director, Grade Level 15 3.7.1 By promotion of a suitable Chief Air Traffic Safety Systems Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade and successfully completed the prescribed Airspace Systems Architecture training in Surveillance Systems, navigational Systems, Satellite Communications Systems or Terrestrial systems for Air Traffic Safety Systems personnel and obtained EMS, CNS Type Rating/License in any of the above specializations. 3.8 Deputy Director, Grade Level 16 3.8.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant director who has spent at least four years on the grade. 3.9 Director, Grade Level 17 3.9.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Deputy Director who has spent at least four years on the grade. 3.10 Direct appointment of port in grade level 12 and above: 3.10.1 Direct appointments may be made to post in Grade Level 12 and above but that should be preceded by specific advertisement at the instance of the user Ministry/Department Promotions from such direct appointments to higher grades are subject to confirmation of appointment.
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