Air Traffic Services (ATS) Bursary Program 2026

Listing reference: atns_000597

Application deadline: 31 January 2026
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Contract: Fixed Term
Remuneration: Market Related
EE Position: No

About the Program

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is offering 117 bursary opportunities for the 2026 financial year. Successful bursars will study at the Aviation Training Academy in Bonaero Park, Gauteng, gaining extensive training and exposure in air traffic management.

There are five bursary streams available:

1. Air Traffic Services Officer (ATSO)

2. Aeronautical Information Management Officer (AIMO)

3. Target Generating Officer (TGO)

4. Airport Management Centre (AMC) Liaison Officer

5. Simulator Support Officer (SSO)

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate with passes in:

  • Pure Mathematics (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above)

  • English (Level 4 / HG – D or SG C or above)

• South African citizen with valid ID

• Medically fit and willing to undergo medical assessment (for ATSO stream)

• Attach Grade 12 results to your application

• Willing to relocate anywhere in South Africa

• Unemployed South African youth

• Applicants who previously participated in a similar ATNS bursary program are not eligible

How to Apply

Submit your application before the 31 January 2026 deadline. Ensure all documents, including your Grade 12 results, are attached.

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