Chief Inspector - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) was established on 24th October 2002 by the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2002 with the primary functions towards; Regulation and oversight of Aviation Safety & Security; Economic regulation of Air Services and development of Civil Aviation; Provision of Air Navigation Services, and Training of Aviation personnel KCAA; as guided by the provisions of the convention on international civil aviation, related ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), the Kenya Civil Aviation Act, 2013 and the civil aviation regulations.

JOB SUMMARY

Person Specifications:For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role.Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;Commercial Pilots License or Airline Transport License or an Air Traffic Controller's License with 3 or more ratings, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's License in any of the following categories:Category B1.1 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Turbine).Category B1.2 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Piston).Category B1.3 (Helicopters Turbines).Category B1.4 (Helicopters Piston); orCategory B2 (Avionics)Approved Training Organization Certification course from an institution recognized by ICAO.Certificate in Government Safety Inspectors (Personnel Licensing) Course or its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by ICAO.Auditing Techniques Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.Human Factors in Aviation Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.Customer Care in Aviation Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.On Job Training Instructors (OJTI) Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) Auditors Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.Surveillance Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO.Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.Proficiency in computer applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:Carrying out certification of approved Training Organizations.Certificating foreign-approved training organizations.Directing examination and audition of applicants seeking an instructor authorization with an Approved Training Organization.Establishing and maintaining requirements for approval of approved Training Organizations as directed by the Civil Aviation regulations.Carrying out inspection of facilities, procedures, methods, and records of approved training organizations to ensure compliance with standard requirements.Maintaining an inspection program to ensure first-hand and current training practices are observed.Evaluating applications for approval by training organizations.Evaluating ground training curricula and study material submitted by approved training organizations.Conducting Oral examination and auditions for ground instructors seeking authorization to instruct at approved training organizations.Carrying out evaluation of ground training, practical training, on-the-job training, and flight training of approved training organizations and recommend remedial action to ensure standards are maintained.Evaluating effectiveness of safety management and quality assurance systems.Preparing and carrying out surveillance activities of approved training organizations;Establishing and maintaining requirements for the recognition of foreign-approved training organizations.Directing evaluation of applications for approvals in relation to approved training organizations.Establishing and maintaining standards of knowledge and instructing skills for authorized instructors.Participating in enforcement processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Risk management, Data collection, Leadership skills, Project implementation

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree