Navigation Services Director at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

To plan and control the operations of Air Navigation Services in accordance with international air navigation standards and on sound economic principles

Responsibilities for the Navigation Services Director Job

• The officer will be responsible to the Director General for planning and controlling the operation of Air Navigation Services in accordance with International Air Navigation Standards and on Sound Economic Principles.
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for the Air Navigation Services Directorate;
• Developing, interpreting and effectively implementing air navigation safety standards;
• Coordinating collection of data and monitoring trends in the global navigation and safety standards;
• Ensuring provision of safe, efficient and orderly flow of air traffi within the Kenyan airspace;
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of work plans, targets and budgets for the directorate;
• Ensuring that the Authority acquires and maintains the requisite equipment to facilitate efficient Air navigation services;
• Overseeing the formulation and implementation of Civil Aviation Technical Standards;
• Ensuring the planning and development of aeronautical network within the Kenyan airspace;
• Developing the capacity and appraising staff of the directorate.

Qualifications for the Navigation Services Director Job

• A Master’s Degree from a recognized university in any of the following fields:
• Civil Aviation, Engineering, physical science or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced professional qualification in Communication, Navigation,
• Surveillance systems or Air Traffic Management.

Experience

• At least 10 years relevant work experience in a large Civil Aviation or equivalent Organization.
• At least 3 years minimum experience in a senior position (General Manager or manager in Engineering/Communications services or Air Traffic Management or Air Navigation Service operations or any other similar post(s).

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of international Civil Aviation (ICAO) Regulations, Procedures and Practices.
• Proven ability and skills in management and operational experience in Air
• Traffic Management or technical experience in Communication, Navigation and Surveillance.
• Demonstrated high standards of professional competence and administrative ability for direction, management and control of Air Navigation Services.
• Proven leadership qualities, integrity, transparency and accountability.