Senior Lecturer - Aviation Safety at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

REF: EASA/AS/15/21

Faculty/Department: Aviation Safety & Security Management

Reports To: Head of Department-Aviation Safety and Security Management

Job Purpose To plan and organize the teaching activities within the department in line with the academic calendar; to perform teaching activities

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

1. Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson plans for the section;
2. Evaluating the section’s training programmes in terms of quality, student feedback, attendance rates, training man-hours etc;
3. Coordinating with other sections/faculties on teaching facilities and equipment for the proper planning of course delivery;
4. Participating in review of training manuals, standardization of course ware and other training materials in compliance with applicable regulations;
5. Implementing quality management system and ensuring compliance to quality standards in the department;
6. Setting up simulators, laboratories and classroom teaching aids;
7. Researching on relevant field of study for upgrading/improving current courses and proposing new ones and teaching methods;
8. Keeping track of, and reporting on, students’ performance;
9. Providing subject-matter expertise, advice and guidance as required by teaching staff, internal and external stakeholders, including the Authority;
10. Delivering training in areas of specialization;
11. Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department - Aviation Safety and Security.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
2. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
3. Valid AMEL license or equivalent certificate of competency in Aviation Safety Management from a recognized institution.
4. Certificate in “train the trainer” course.
5. Training in Curriculum Development.
6. Instructor’s Training course.
7. Certificate in supervisory skills

Experience

1. A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience in aviation safety oversight, two (2) years of which must be in a supervisory role;

Knowledge and skills

1. Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning institutions and applicable
2. ICAO requirements
3. Knowledge and application of course design, training methodology design.
4. Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and national requirement.
5. Good written and verbal communication skills.
6. Knowledge of examination administration and management
7. Proficiency in computer applications.