Flight Operations Inspector (Large and Medium Aircraft) - 7 Posts at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

(REF: ASSR/FO/25) - 7 POSTS

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Certificating commercial and general aviation air operators;
• Issuing and/or making recommendations on amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, on the operator's competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate;
• Issuing specific authorizations and limitations e.g. (Extended Diversion Twin Operations (EDTO), Performance Based Navigation (PBN), Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM), All Weather Operations (AWOP), North Atlantic Higher Level Airspace NAT-HLA, Single Engine Turbine Powered Aeroplane operations at Night/IMC and transport of dangerous goods by air);
• Participating in Developing and/or reviewing operating regulations, policy, standards, guidelines and procedures;
• Conducting qualification, approval and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated check pilots by an operator;
• Conducting evaluation of Flight Simulation Training Device;
• Assessing effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it;
• Conducting inspections or oversight in accordance with the surveillance programme and applicable standard procedures and instructions;
• Advising operators, in writing, of any significant deficiency and recommending for remedial action;
• Reviewing operator's pertinent documentation including; operations and training manuals and recommending remedial action;
• Preparing reports on inspection or investigation conducted and complete and process the applicable inspection forms and checklists;
• Carrying out follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken;
• Investigating and reporting possible violations of the Civil Aviation Regulations and legislations;
• Conducting en-route cockpit, cabin, satellite, line stations and ramp inspections for both local and foreign registered aircraft, including other oversight checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals;
• Evaluating and reviewing applications for issuance of Foreign operating permits, including related documentation and make recommendations;
• Issuing exemptions, authorization and approvals to air operators in relation to dangerous goods; and
• Participating in valuation of aircraft lease agreements.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least;

• Four (4) years’ work experience as a Pilot;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation Management, Geography, English, Social Science, Physical Science and other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;

OR

• Airline transport pilot license (ATPL);
• Airline transport pilot license (ATPL) with 5000 hours as Pilot-in-command (PIC) (ICAO Doc 8335 Chapter 6.2.3, Doc 10070 Chapter 3.3).

OR

• An airline transport pilot license (ATPL) with 1500 hours as Pilot-in-command (PIC) plus
• Certificate in dangerous goods category 6 (IATA) or Dispatch License or equivalent from an institution recognized by ICAO;

OR

• Commercial pilot’s license with Instrument Rating (CPL/IR) with 1500 hours as Pilot-incommand (PIC).
• Certificate in supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.