Flight Operations Inspector at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

KCAA SCALE 8

REF: ASSR/FO/20/19

Job Summary

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Physics, Geography, Mathematics, Information Science, Statistics or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Have a minimum of KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with at least a C+ (plus) in Mathematics, Physical Science/Physics, and English Language or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Hold an Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a minimum of 5000 hours as pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft

or

• ATPL with a minimum of 1500 hours total flying time in addition to holding specific relevant qualifications such as Aviation Safety Auditor, Certificate in Dangerous Goods Category 6 (IATA).
• Be qualified on the type or similar type of aircraft in use by Registered Air Operators and be experienced on type and areas of operations applicable.

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for Flight Operations Inspectors. On appointment, Flight Operations Inspectors shall be required to undertake the following over a twelve (12) months period:

• KCAA Induction Course
• Government Safety Inspector Course (Flight Operations)
• Safety Management System
• Auditing techniques for Regulators
• Dangerous Goods Safety Oversight Course (For Dangerous Goods Inspectors)
• On-job-Training (OJT)

During the OJT, the Inspectors will perform a variety of tasks associated with technical administration, certification, and surveillance under guidance and supervision.