Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description
• Certificating commercial and general aviation air operators.
• Issuing and/or making recommendations on amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, on the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate.
• Issuing specific authorizations and limitations (Extended Diversion Twin Operations (EDTO), Performance Based Navigation (PBN), Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM), All Weather Operations (AWOP), North Atlantic Higher Level Airspace NAT-HLA and transport of dangerous goods by air).
• Participating in Developing and/or reviewing operating regulations, policy, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Conducting qualification, approval, and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated check pilots by an operator.
• Conducting evaluation of Flight Simulation Training Device.
• Assessing the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
• Conducting inspections or oversight in accordance with the surveillance program and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
• Advising operators, in writing, of any significant deficiency and recommending for remedial action.
• Reviewing operators’ pertinent documentation including; operations and training manuals and recommending remedial action.
• Preparing reports on inspection or investigation conducted and complete and process the applicable inspection forms and checklists.
• Carrying out follow-up on inspection to ensure that appropriate action has been taken.
• Investigating and reporting possible violations of the Civil Aviation Regulations and legislations.
• Conducting en-route cockpit, cabin, satellite, line stations, and ramp inspections for both local and foreign registered aircraft, including other oversight checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
• Issuing exemptions, authorization, and approvals to air operators in relation to dangerous goods.
• Participating in the valuation of aircraft lease agreements.

Person Specifications
• At least five (5) years’ work experience as a Pilot.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage: Aviation Management, Geography, English, Social Science, Physical Science, or equivalent qualifications.
• Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a minimum of 5000 hours.
• Aircraft ratings of 15,000 kgs and above.
• Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and recommended practices, documents, and Kenya civil aviation regulations.
• Knowledge of the inspection process, with an ability to diagnose issues and propose improvements in the process.
• Proficiency in computer applications.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates are required to submit their application letters quoting the job reference number on the envelope & application letter and attaching copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV with full contact details of three professional referees to the address below. The applications should be received not later than 14th May 2024.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities are required to attach a copy of a valid NCPWD membership card.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
NAIROBI

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted while successful candidates will be expected to meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.



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