Director, Aviation Safety And Security Regulation at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

REF: ASSR/PC/01/21

Directorate: Aviation Safety and Security Regulation (ASSR)
Reports To: Director General

Job Purpose: Planning and controlling the operations of Aviation Safety, Security, Standards and Regulation in accordance with the law and policy guidelines governing such services.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

1. Developing/reviewing policies, procedures, standards and strategies for Aviation Safety and Security Regulation Operations;
2. Interpreting and implementing Aviation Safety Standards and Regulations;
3. Ensuring continuous quality, performance and surveillance on Aviation Safety and Security Regulation services;
4. Incorporating appropriate safety standards and sound economic principles;
5. Advising the Director General on matters affecting aviation safety legislation and enforcement;
6. Issuing Approvals, Authorizations, Certificates and Licences for air operators and personnel;
7. Preparing budget estimates and advising management on manpower requirements;
8. Initiating and facilitating manpower development programs for the directorate;
9. Conducting continuous quality and performance surveillance on services provided;
10. Preparing the Directorate’s annual work plans and accompanying budget;
11. Monitoring and evaluating performance of the Directorate against set targets and standards
12. Supervising, guiding, developing and managing the performance of staff in the directorate;
13. Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

Qualifications

1. Masters’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Aviation Management, Air Transport Economics, Aviation Safety, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent
2. qualification from a recognized institution.
3. Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Aviation Management, Air Transport Economics, Aviation Safety or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

OR

1. An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with ratings of large commercial aircraft in Group 1 and at least 5,000 hours flying experience or an Air Traffic Controller’s License with 3 or more ratings, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s

License (AMEL) in any of the following categories:

1. Category B1 (Category ‘A’ Airframes and Category ‘C’ Engines); or
2. Category B2 (Category ‘X’ – Electrical, Instruments, Automatic Pilot and R-Radio);
3. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of C+ (plus) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
5. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
6. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing.

Experience

A minimum of twelve (12) years’ work experience in Aviation field, five (5) of which must be in a management role.

Knowledge and skills

1. Good knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
2. Proven experience in developing National Aviation Regulations and Procedures will be an added advantage.
3. Good understanding of the mandate of KCAA and the role of Aviation Safety and Regulation Function in realization of the same.
4. Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
5. Strong analytical skills.
6. Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Strategic and innovative thinking.
8. Negotiation skills.
9. Leadership Skills.
10. Shown merit and ability in work performance and results;
11. Proficiency in Computer Applications.