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  • Posted: Jun 22, 2018
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    Kenya Airways, the leading African airline flying to more African destinations than any other carrier, takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.


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    Programme Engineer

    Job Description
     
      
    Role Description:            
     
    To drive, coordinate and deliver the smooth introduction into service of aircrafts into Kenya Airways fleet. This will include cross-functional coordination of requisite infrastructure, business processes and training to ensure the organization is ready and prepared for the entry into service of KQ aircrafts. The incumbent will also drive and coordinate the disposal of KQ aircrafts by lease return, sale or conversion to freighter as appropriate
     
    Detailed Description:
    • Support the section manager with Technical and financial analysis of identified aircraft types for acquisition business case.
    • Manage the relationships of KQ fleet stakeholders and partners (such as respective engine manufacturer, aircraft lessor´s and suppliers).
    • Manage a cross-functional team of full time as well as part time project/task managers.
    • Co-ordinate all the projects running under the acquisition project , by providing advice and guidance to the respective project/task managers and owning the delivery of the project benefits. The programme includes coordination of:
      • Identified aircraft specifications and configuration activities,
      • Coordinate the Initial Provisioning and storage of aircraft spares, tools and equipment required for operations of the identified aircraft with Technical and Ground Services departments
      • Cross-functional coordination of the required training for pilots, engineers and cabin crew
      • Manage the aircraft inspection and acceptance of each aircraft at the manufacturer´s facility or at designated maintenance organization
      • Ensure compliance of the new aircraft to Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARS).
      • Coordinate the application for Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA), Certificate of Registration (CofR), Radio Station License (RSL) & Operational Specification (Op Spec)
      • Coordinate with Technical, Flight Operations, Ground Services and Network Planning teams for smoothly and timely handover of new  aircraft to Operations Control Centre prior to its first commercial flight.
      • In conjunction with Finance, manage the allocated budget  and ensure that the delivery is within budget
      • Define and manage internal project teams objectives and KPI’s within project cycle and at the end of project and follow up on the same
    • Analyze project changes, risks and issues; resolve or recommend appropriate action to the Aircraft Introduction & Disposal Steering Committee for approval
    • Ensure regular and accurate reporting on Projects implementation according to Management and Steering Committee requirements
    • Manage the disposal of identified aircrafts in liaison with the Program Manager – Aircraft returns.
     Qualifications
     
    Knowledge, Skills, Experience
    • Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical or related field from a recognized university
    • Participation & successful completion of the Kenya Airways Graduate Engineering Trainee program will be an added advantage
    • Project Management Certification, PMP/Prince2 or equivalent qualification
    • Experience – 5 years in an engineering / maintenance field, 2 of which should have been in a management position.  Aviation experience will be an added advantage
    • Preferably Knowledge of Kenya Airways Organizational Functions (added advantage)
    • Experience in deliveries / re-deliveries of aircrafts
    • Demonstrable experience in the management of projects and project budge

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Airways on kenyaairways.taleo.net to apply

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