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2027
Eligibility Requirements
- South African citizen with a valid ID
- Completed Grade 12 (Matric) with at least Mathematics and English at Higher Grade D / Standard Grade C / Level 4 or above (Mathematical Literacy not accepted)
- At least 18 years old
- Currently unemployed
- Medically fit to work in an aviation environment, as confirmed by an Aviation Medical Examiner
- Willing to relocate to and train at Bonaero Park, Gauteng
- Has not previously participated in an ATNS bursary or cadetship stream
- Able to pass ATNS's aptitude assessments, interview and vetting/security clearance process
Documents Needed
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified copy of Matric certificate or latest results
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of medical fitness (arranged during the selection process via an Aviation Medical Examiner)
About Atns Aimo Bursary
The ATNS AIMO Bursary is one of the in-house training streams run by Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS), South Africa's state-owned air traffic and navigation services provider, through its Aviation Training Academy (ATA) in Bonaero Park, Gauteng. AIMO stands for Aeronautical Information Management Officer, a specialist aviation role responsible for collecting, managing and distributing aeronautical information - including NOTAMs, aeronautical charts, and flight-procedure and airspace data - that pilots and air traffic controllers rely on for flight safety.
Unlike most bursaries listed on this site, this is not funding toward study at a public university. Selected candidates train and study at ATNS's own Academy while working toward becoming licensed AIMOs, and the process includes ability assessments, an interview, a medical examination and a vetting/verification process in addition to academic screening.
Funding Details
Selected trainees receive fully funded training in the Aeronautical Information Management Officer stream at the ATA, with the possibility of employment as a qualified AIMO within ATNS on successful completion. ATNS does not publish specific stipend or allowance amounts, so applicants should confirm these directly with the recruiter during the selection process.
Where You Can Study
Training takes place at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy (ATA) in Bonaero Park, Gauteng - ATNS's own accredited facility - rather than at a public university.
About Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)
About ATNSAir Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited, known as ATNS, is South Africa's state-owned provider of air traffic management. It is a Schedule 2 public entity. The company provides air traffic control, air …
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You need to be a South African citizen who has completed Grade 12 (Matric) with at least Mathematics and English at Higher Grade D, Standard Grade C, or Level 4 or above (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted). You must be at least 18 years old, currently unemployed, medically fit to work in an aviation operational environment, and willing to relocate to and train at Bonaero Park, Gauteng. You also need to not have previously participated in an ATNS bursary or cadetship stream.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ATNS stand for?
Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited, South Africa's state-owned provider of air traffic control and air navigation services.
What does AIMO mean?
Aeronautical Information Management Officer - one of five specialist streams (alongside ATSO, TGO, AMC Liaison Officer and SSO) trained through ATNS's in-house bursary programme. AIMOs manage and distribute aeronautical data such as NOTAMs, charts and flight-procedure information used by pilots and air traffic controllers.
Is this a bursary for studying at a university?
No. Training happens in-house at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy in Bonaero Park, Gauteng, rather than at a public university.
When do applications close?
ATNS has previously run around four intake rounds a year through its recruitment portal rather than a single annual closing date. As of August 2026 no confirmed date for the next intake had been published, so check the ATNS recruitment portal directly for current openings.
What happens after training?
Successful trainees can be placed as qualified AIMOs within ATNS's operations, subject to the organisation's operational requirements at the time.
