Chief Pilot at Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/938

Roles

Reporting to the Manager, Network Maintenance, the Chief Pilot will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Providing air mobile services in the maintenance of the network
• Providing other related aerial support services to the business
• Facilitating routine aerial inspection of power system lines
• Operating aircraft in accordance with Air-Navigation Orders and Regulations of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
• Ensuring that the company aircraft insurance schedules are compiled with
• Maintaining company aircraft technical records
• Planning and executing preventive and corrective maintenance schedules of company aircraft
• Facilitating air transportation as and when required
• Nurturing relationships with other stakeholders in provision of air mobile services
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Job Requirements

• KCSE Grade C or its equivalent. Possession of additional qualifications will be and added advantage
• Commercial Pilots License (CPL)
• Helicopter License
• Nine 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

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinker
• Safety awareness
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Drive for results and achievement
• Creativity and innovation
• Commitment to Company Vision and Values

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