Pilot at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

(KPC/ADV/54/2018)

Overall Job purpose

Reporting to the Company Pilot and Head of the Air Wing Unit.

Key Responsibilities: -

The key responsibilities will include

• Perform aerial right of way patrol, surveillance and sanctioned flying duties by Management.
• Respond to pipeline emergencies.
• Check on maintenance status, fuel requirements and fuel quantities of Helicopter prior to flight.
• Prepare flight plans based on weather forecasts and operational Information.
• Fly helicopter according to established operating and safety procedures, including abnormal and emergency situations.
• Prepare maintenance schedule and ensure the aircraft is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer and KCAA requirements.
• Support management in provision of air transport.
• Prepare progress and annual reports showing achievement of the air wing function and provide justification for performance variances.
• Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Qualifications & Experiences

• KCSE with a mean grade of B+ (Plus) or equivalent/KCE Division II or higher.
• Must be a Kenyan citizen with a valid Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Commercial Pilot License (helicopters).
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Minimum ten (10) years relevant experience.
• Minimum total flight time of 3500 hours with 2500 hours in helicopters and 1500 hours total time on type AS 350 helicopters
• Must be flexible to work over the weekends and public holidays.

Key competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of commercial civil aviation including broad knowledge of international and local standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply Civil Aviation policies and procedures.
• Pass a medical examination by a doctor approved by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
• Must have good communication skills with excellent abilities to speak, write and understanding of English and aviation language
• Must be able to make accurate judgments quickly and remain calm in an emergency.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in piloting through continuing professional education programmes.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance in aviation industry.
• Ability to deliver Kenya Pipeline Company’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency around change and motivate staff to join change efforts.
• Ability to empower staff through coaching and counseling by emphasizing accountability and results oriented management rather than direct supervision.

Candidates interested in the position are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, those applying for positions must obtain and submit with their application copies of the following;

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)