Lecturer I - Aviation Safety at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

REF: EASA/AS/15/21 – (3 POSTS)

Faculty/Department: Aviation Safety & Security Management

Reports To: Head of Department Aviation Safety and Security Training

Job Purpose

To plan and manage courses and other training activities in the section.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

• Conducting research on subject matter for continuous improvement and development of courses;
• Developing and reviewing programmes and course materials;
• Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson plans;
• Training delivery in the area of specialization;
• Setting up of simulators, laboratories, workshops and classroom teaching aids;
• Evaluating, assessing and examining trainees in compliance with relevant policies and guidelines, processing results;
• Managing courses which includes preparation of course plans, course evaluation and reporting;
• Providing subject-matter expertise, advising and offering guidance as required by teaching staff, internal and external stakeholders, including the Authority;
• Monitoring and evaluating instructor’s performance;
• Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records; and
• Ensuring training manuals, methods, teaching aids and processes are compliant with national and international standards and regulations.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department – Aviation Safety and Security.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Aviation Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Physical Sciences, Information Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Professional Qualification in flight safety discipline (Licensing, Aerodromes Operations, Flight Operations, Flight Dispatch, Airworthiness, and Government Safety Instructor’s Training Course).
3. Valid licenses or certificates of competency in the area of specialization in accordance with the national and international standards and regulations: (a) Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related to the courses to be conducted;

 OR

1. Valid Flight Operations Officer’s License (FOO) or valid Cabin Crew or Flight Dispatch Certificate/ License or Commercial Pilot License Certificate in “train the trainer” course.
2. Instructor’s Training course.

Experience

1. At least four (4) years’ work experience in aviation safety oversight position
2. Two (2) years’ teaching experience.

Knowledge and skills

1. Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning institutions
2. Knowledge and application of course and training methodology design.
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. Knowledge of examination administration and management
5. Proficiency in computer applications