Vacancy title:
Senior Flight Operations Engineer (Navigation and Infrastructure)
Jobs at:
Kenya AirwaysDeadline of this Job:
Monday, July 03 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Brief Description
• To ensure provision of accurate and timely aeronautical information data and maintain liaison with Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to ensure AOC and Operations Specifications are acquired and/or amended.
Detailed Description
• Liaise with Kenya Civil Aviation to ensure AOC is renewed and Operations Specifications are acquired and kept current in accordance with Kenya Civil aviation regulations.
• Ensure navigation and communication related information is current in the Flight Planning System to support day to day operations.
• Ensure routine monitoring of aeronautical information to ensure provision of accurate information for the safe operation of all flights e.g., NOTAMS, AIP amendments, AIP supplements and AICs.
• In liaison with the Standardization Committee, update and/or recommend revision of Operations Manual Part A to ensure conformity with regulations and/or IOSA Standards.
• Liaise with KCAA to facilitate the approval of revised Operations Manual Part A.
• Monitor evolving technologies for presentation and distribution of navigation data to flight crew and flight dispatchers.
• Ensure that expert technical consultation and support is provided to other departments as required for business and operations development in matters involving aircraft navigation performance.
• Liaise with original equipment manufacturers and other operationally relevant external entities to develop capacity to enhance safe, economical, and expeditious flight operations.  
• Acts as a designated Kenya Airways navigation representative.
• Conduct On-Job-Training (OJT) for Flight Operations Engineers.
• Investigate root cause and advice on root cause correction of safety, security and quality critical activities affecting flight operations engineering Navigation and infrastructure section so as to ensure conformity with all regulatory requirements and organization standards.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions identified by Quality, Safety and Environment; investigations or other internal reporting mechanisms are undertaken within the agreed time frame.  
• Ensure provision of flight risk analysis for all routes and aerodromes.
• Ensure Aircraft Library is kept Up to date
• Ensure implementation of safety, security, and emergency standards at all times.
• Provide and monitor navigation and landing budget
• Assist coordinate projects within FLOE
• Ensure and maintain a healthy, safe, and secure working environment in compliance with the relevant industry, regulatory and legislative requirements, company procedures, regulatory authorities, and requirements of customer airlines.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in the following Engineering courses – Mechanical, Electrical, Communications, Computer with at least 2 years’ experience in Flight Operations
OR
• Bachelor’s degree Mathematics or Physics with at least 2 years’ experience in Flight Operations
OR
• CPL/ATC/Flight Dispatch with at least 3 years relevant experience.
• Aircraft Performance Specific Certificate, Aircraft Performance Software Certificate and Diploma in IT are desirable.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Airways on i-pride.kenya-airways.com to apply
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