Manager, Air Navigation Services at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

MANAGER, AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES-JKIA – KCAA SCALE 3 (REF: ANS/JKIA/01/23)

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Providing leadership to the general administration and management of the ANS Station and ensure logistical support.
• Ensuring effective Operation and maintenance of ATM, AIM and CNS Systems at the station.
• Ensuring Implementation of pertinent ANS Procedures at the Station.
• Ensuring effective collection of data necessary for revenue collection.
• Ensuring provision of safe, efficient and orderly flow of Air Traffic within the assigned Airspace.
• Developing and implementing a work plan and budget estimates for the station.
• Updating/making amendments of station Operations Manual.
• Overseeing the conduct of OJT Programs for capacity building.
• Coordinating with relevant Organizations within the airport as necessary for ANS Operations.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance leading to current certification.
• Taking care of KCAA assets at the station.
• Developing and implementing ANSP Security program for the station.
• Submitting operational performance and safety data to Director Air Navigation Services for analysis.
• Preparing the Station’s annual budget, procurement and training plans.
• Coordinating the implementation of quality and risk management systems in the Station; and
• Allocating work, developing, supervising and appraising staff in the Station.

Person Specifications.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

• A minimum of twelve (12) years working experience in ANS Operations, four (4) of which must be in a management role.
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Geography, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, Survey, Electronic or Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering, Meteorology or equivalent qualification;
• Masters Degree in any of the following: Aviation, Geography, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, Survey, Electronic or Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering, Meteorology or equivalent qualification.
• Have at least three (3) ratings for ATC, three (3) certifications for AIM or three (3) certifications for CNS.
• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable.
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Personal Qualities

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving skills; and
• Leadership skills.