Chief Quality Manager at Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA)

Job Grade “3b”

Responsible to the Accountable Manager for overall compliance with the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations, as stated in the maintenance organizations statement of compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect tools & tool-boxes for proper control & accountability during and after use (whether personal or institution’s tool-boxes).
• Demand for corrective actions by  various process owners, for continuous  improvement
• Ensure certification of hanger-equipment after inspection (periodic/Annual).
• Monitor the A.M.O’s compliance with the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Ensure that all Air wings staff adheres to the M.P.M. rules.
• Link the Air wing’s A.M.O and the Civil Aviation Regulator(s).
• Ensure that, high quality standards are met at all times.
• Advice the Air wing’s A.M.O on matters to do with aviation laws & their amendments as released by KCAA.
• Ensure proper execution of stores operational procedures.
• Perform routine inspection of special tools/equipment for serviceability & their proper usage.
• Manage staff admin issues in the section.

Job Requirements

• Degree in aeronautical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution with five (5) years’ work experience OR Diploma in aeronautical engineering and/or a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a licensed certifying engineer. 
• Be a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer with the following categories;
  • “ A” and “C” rotorcraft,
  • “A” airplanes and
  • “C” engines.
• Have at least five (5) years’ experience in maintaining the same categories of aircraft including three (3) years in the quality department.
• Have received type training on every aircraft maintained within the approved scope of KWS AMO.
• Have successfully completed a quality management course recognized by the KCAA.
• Have attended a management or supervisory course.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of the current KCAA AMO regulations.
• A certification in computer related studies is an added advantage