Principal Pilot at Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/940

Roles

Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the Principal Pilot will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Operating Company helicopter
• Train and qualify in the execution of air-mobile work on transmission lines
• Observing compliance with operating limitations in the helicopter flight manual
• Ensuring helicopter maintenance is carried out in accordance with the maintenance manual to avoid unnecessary grounding of helicopter
• Carrying out appropriate flight tests for timely issuance of certificate of maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with mandatory modifications as required by the manufacturer
• Ensuring helicopter availability for transmission network inspections, system breakdowns and other ground requirements
• Ensuring availability of radio communication at all times between the helicopter, the working tower and ground co-ordinator when on transmission line work
• Ensuring the safety of the helicopter and personnel at all times the helicopter is in operation
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a six months’ training in long line referencing to quality

Job Requirements

• KCSE Grade C or its equivalent. Possession of additional qualifications will be and added advantage
• Commercial Pilots License (CPL)
• Helicopter License
• Five years’ relevant experience with at least 2000 flight hours
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and team building skills
• IT User skills