Manager Engineering Services at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

KCAA SCALE 5 (REF: ANS/ENG/01/18)

Department: Engineering Services

Reports To: Director Air Navigation Services

Job Purpose

To plan, implement and maintain quality and cost effective Aviation facilities, services and resources associated with air navigation services.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

• Formulating, planning and implementing policies, programmes and procedures concerning the acquisition and maintenance of Communication, navigation and surveillance facilities.
• Overseeing the implementation of technical standards and recommended practices as per ICAO annex 10 and Kenyan Standards.
• Investigating operational complaints and irregularities within the department and collaborating in the investigation of incidents and breaches of aviation regulations and procedures.
• Developing job description, maintaining discipline and ensuring proper deployment of staff in the department.
• Conducting regular performance reviews of staff to determine training and development needs and ensuring the highest standards of performance.
• Coordinating research and development of new systems and equipment.
• Preparing and implementing the department’s operational plans and budgets to achieve targets in line with the KCAA strategy.
• Coordinating with the planning and development team to identify improvements to the Engineering Services.
• Liaising with Internal Audit to ensure good governance in the department.
• Liaising with the Quality Management department to ensure effective service delivery.
• Liaising with the regulator to implement effective inspection and surveillance of equipment
• Managing Aeronautical frequency spectrum utilisation and coordinating the allocation of radio telephony call signs with ICAO.
• Developing and appraising Aeronautical Telecommunications infrastructure and systems.
• Maintaining safety management System for CNS.
• Performing other official duties as may be assigned by Director Air Navigation Services.

Qualifications

• A Masters degree in an aviation related field from a recognized University.
• Bachelor’s degree in either Electrical, Telecommunication, or Electronic Engineering from a recognised university.
• Certificate in at least three CNS Equipment Maintenance Courses.
• Registered as a professional Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• Training in Management and Leadership

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in a senior position in a similar engineering environment.
• Proven experience for financial and people management.

Knowledge and skills

• Extensive knowledge of the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO standards.
• Project Management and Implementation skills.
• Knowledge of trends in the Aviation Industry.
• Ability to manage crises by directing recourses appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate