Manager Airworthiness at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

KCAA SCALE 5 (REF: ASSR/AW/01/19)

Job Summary

• Plans and directs the activities of Airworthiness to achieve a coordinated approach to policy formulation, inspections, and surveillance duties.
• The successful candidates must possess the following qualifications:
• BSc degree in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Aeronautical) or equivalent qualifications.
• A Master’s degree in aviation-related field will be an added advantage;
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Category ‘A’ (Airframe) and Category ‘C’ (Power Plant) or Category ‘X’ and Category ‘R’ (Electrical, Instruments, and Radio);
• At least three type courses or three type ratings in either category ‘A’ and ‘C’ or Category ‘X’ and ‘R’, one of which must be on large aircraft.
• Be a registered member of the Engineers Registration Board or other relevant body recognized by law;
• Government Airworthiness Inspectors Course will be an added advantage.
• Training in management or leadership;
• Safety Oversight Managers course will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Preparing and implementing the department’s operational plans and budget to achieve targets in line with the CAA’s strategic plan.
• Developing and proposing policies, standards, regulations and legislation to ensure that the regulatory framework of the CAA is aligned and compliant with ICAO annexes and recommended practices, as well as other regional and international conventions of which Kenya is a Member State.
• Working with the legal services to propose/draft appropriate legislations and regulations and identifies legislative deficiencies and recommendations for amendments.
• Initiating and developing supplementary legislative material in the form of Airworthiness Notices and Aeronautical Information Circulars for approval by senior management.
• Reviewing and approving airworthiness certificates, inspection guidance material, manuals, and procedures and monitors the evaluation and approval process of all technical documents submitted to the Authority for approval.
• Advising and guiding Management and the industry on the interpretation and application of aviation safety standards and regulations.
• Providing job descriptions and assigning duties to all staff in the department.
• Conducting regular performance reviews of staff in the department to determine training and development needs and ensure the highest standards of performance and conduct are being adhered to.
• Reviewing and approving reports and recommendations/rejections for certifications and licenses and enforces action on regulatory breaches.
• Coordinating and liaising with other departments as may be necessary.
• Implementing the State Safety Programme pertaining to airworthiness.
• Effecting Resolution of Safety Concerns as a preventive measure locally and by reporting relevant safety concerns to States of aircraft Design.
• Working closely with Internal Audit to incorporate good governance practices in the department.
• Working closely with the Quality Management department to implement effective inspection, surveillance and licensing processes.
• Working closely with the Human Resources department to plan man-power requirements in the department.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Director Aviation Safety, Security and Regulations.