Latest Recruitment at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

KCAA SCALE 3 (REF: CS/01/19)

Qualifications

• A relevant Master’s degree from a recognized university
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a member of the institute of certified Public Secretary of Kenya in good standing.
• A Current Practicing Certificate.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and organizing Board Meetings in compliance with all the laws, regulations and procedures.
• Preparing the Agenda, Board papers, Board Minutes, and other Board documents including Notifications and to ensuring that Board members receive the documentation for meetings in a timely manner.
• Keeping safe custody of Minutes of the Board, the Corporation’s seal and other Board documentation.
• Coordinating the submission of timely replies by the Authority to Parliamentary questions that touch on the mandate and operations of the Authority.
• Providing professional guidance to the Authority’s Board, Management and staff on compliance with good corporate governance practice.
• Assisting the Director-General in all legal matters pertaining to the Authority and planning, coordinating and overseeing advice and guidance given by the legal office of the Authority to the Board, Management and staff of the
• Authority, with a view to ensuring compliance with the laws, regulations and procedures relevant to the mandate and operations of the Authority.

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KCAA SCALE 5

(REF: ASSR/FO/01/19)

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• A relevant Master’s degree in a related field will be an advantage;
• Airline Transport Pilots License (ATPL) with a group one rating of aircraft above 12500 pounds;
• Training in Management or Leadership
• Government Flight Operations Inspectors Training will be an added advantage.
• Safety Oversight Managers Course will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and implementing the department’s operational plan and budget to achieve targets in line with the KCAA’s strategic plan
• Developing and proposing policies, standards, regulations and legislation to ensure that the regulatory framework of the KCAA 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.
• Approving of aviation certificates as appropriate
• Working with the legal services to propose/draft appropriate legislation and regulations relevant.
• Working closely with the Internal Audit and Quality Management department to ensure good governance and practices in the department and effective implementation of inspection, surveillance and licensing processes.
• Working closely with the human resources department to plan Man-power requirements in the department.
• Reviewing and approving inspection guidance material, manuals and procedures.
• 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.
• Working closely with other departments as may be necessary.
• Reviewing and approving reports and recommendations/rejections for certifications and licenses.
• Coordinating as necessary with the SSP Coordinator and implements the State Safety Programme pertaining to ANS and aerodromes.
• Coordinating and liaising with other departments as may be necessary.
• Enforcing the relevant Civil Aviation Regulations and recommends appropriate actions.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Director Aviation Safety and Security Regulation

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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.

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KCAA SCALE 5

REF: ANS/ENG/01/19

Job Summary

To plan, implement and maintain quality and cost-effective Aviation facilities, services and resources associated with air navigation services.

Qualifications

1. A Masters's degree in an aviation-related field from a recognized University.

2. Bachelor’s degree in either Electrical, Telecommunication, or Electronic Engineering from a recognized university.

3. Certificate in at least three CNS Equipment Maintenance Courses.

4. Registered as a professional Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.

5. Training in Management and Leadership

Experience

1. 5 years’ experience in a senior position in a similar engineering environment.

2. Proven experience for financial and people management.

• Knowledge and skills
• Extensive knowledge of the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO standards.
• Project Management and Implementation skills.
• Knowledge of trends in the Aviation Industry.
• Ability to manage crises by directing recourses appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate

Responsibilities

• Formulating, planning and implementing policies, programmes and procedures concerning the acquisition and maintenance of Communication, navigation and surveillance facilities.
• Overseeing the implementation of technical standards and recommended practices as per ICAO annex 10 and Kenyan Standards.
• Investigating operational complaints and irregularities within the department and collaborating in the investigation of incidents and breaches of aviation regulations and procedures.
• Developing job description, maintaining discipline and ensuring proper deployment of staff in the department.
• Conducting regular performance reviews of staff to determine training and development needs and ensuring the highest standards of performance.
• Coordinating research and development of new systems and equipment.
• Preparing and implementing the department’s operational plans and budgets to achieve targets in line with the KCAA strategy.
• Coordinating with the planning and development team to identify improvements to the Engineering Services.
• Liaising with Internal Audit to ensure good governance in the department.
• Liaising with the Quality Management department to ensure effective service delivery.
• Liaising with the regulator to implement effective inspection and surveillance of equipment
• Managing Aeronautical frequency spectrum utilisation and coordinating the allocation of radio telephony call signs with ICAO.
• Developing and appraising Aeronautical Telecommunications infrastructure and systems.
• Maintaining safety management System for CNS.
• Performing other official duties as may be assigned by Director Air Navigation Services.

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KCAA SCALE 5

REF: CS/02/19

Job Summary

To advise and support Management and the Board on all corporate issues pertaining to legal and regulatory framework

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in law
• A relevant Masters’ degree
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a member of the institute of certified Public Secretary of Kenya in good standing.
• A Current Practicing Certificate.
• Training in Management or Leadership

Experience

• Five (5) years’ experience in Company / Corporate Law/Legal Affairs
• Experience in the aviation sector will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional guidance to Management and staff on all legal matters relating to the mandate, functions and operations of the Authority on all areas of law including but not limited to real estate (property), insurance, contracts, litigation, arbitration, Labour/employment matters and statutory/business compliance matters.
• Handling, coordinating and monitoring all litigation instituted against and on behalf of the Authority and to liaising with the Authority’s external legal counsel to ensure the best results for the Authority in such litigation.
• Providing professional support in the drafting and the development of legislation including regulations on civil aviation.
• Contributing to the negotiation, drafting, review and interpretation of contracts/Agreements in which KCAA is a party
• Liaising on behalf of the Authority with the legal personnel in Government, other state corporations, private sector, regional and international organizations, on legal matters pertaining to civil aviation including lobbying Government to legislate international conventions on Civil Aviation.
• Participating in the updating of current statutes in the country, (the laws of Kenya) that are maintained in the Legal office of the Authority on a regular basis.
• Carrying out any other duties relating to laws of the country or civil aviation generally as may be directed by the Manager Legal Services.

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KCAA SCALE 5

REF: ASSR/PEL/01/19

Job Summary

To plan and direct all aviation licensing activities and operations.

Qualifications

• a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Aeronautical engineering, Physics, Geography, Mathematics or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Commercial pilot’s license; or an air traffic controller’s license with three ratings; or aircraft maintenance engineer’s license.
• Undertaken advanced training in personnel licensing.
• Undertaken safety oversight managers’ course.
• Leadership or Management Training.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing Flight Crew Personnel Regulations as provided for in the Civil Aviation Act and Aeronautical Information Circulars; liaising with outside organizations including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other contracting states on matters connected with flight crew licensing, aircraft registration and deregistration;
• Day-to-day consultation with airworthiness division, Flight Operation sections and approved medical examiners on matters relating to safety oversight issues;
• Directing, maintaining and developing as required an organization for flight crew ground subjects’ examinations as provided by the Civil aviation regulations in consultation with flight inspectors and airworthiness inspectors;
• Approving annual budget estimates and coordinating the implementation of training policy for aviation licensing officers;
• Developing and proposing policies, standards, regulations and legislation to ensure that the regulatory framework of the KCAA is aligned and compliant with ICAO annexes as well as other regional and international conventions of which Kenya is a member state; approving aviation certificates and licenses as appropriate and approving aviation training organizations;
• Registering and deregistering aircraft;
• Developing, maintaining and directing the management of aviation examinations including medical examinations for licensing purposes;
• Approving inspection guidance material, manuals and procedures;
• Advising and guiding management and the Industry on the interpretation and application of aviation safety standards and regulations;
• Reviewing and approving reports and recommendations/rejections for certifications and licenses;
• Identifying the licensing/certification requirements and implementing appropriate strategies to ensure the technical standards and competency levels are maintained in the delivery of licenses;
• Enforcing the relevant civil aviation regulations and recommending appropriate actions.
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Director, ASSR

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KCAA SCALE 6 -

(REF: ENG/CE/05/19)

Job Summary

To plan, design and manage the construction projects

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• Registration with Engineers Board of Kenya with post-registration experience of not less than five (5) years in the design of buildings /structures.
• Valid professional driving license

Responsibilities

• Designing the project structures and hydraulic systems.
• Surveying the construction site and providing a detailed report on how to carry out the project and its consequences.
• Liaising with local authorities, municipal councils, environmental agencies and statutory authorities and government departments on the requirements and implications of the construction.
• Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety compliance on site.
• Providing subordinate staff with relevant information on construction.
• Advising the workers on the construction process and addressing their concerns.
• Solving construction problems as soundly as possible.
• Keeping Management and relevant stakeholders informed of progress including possible impediments to constructions works.
• Conducting surveys on the sites where the construction is to take place.
• Acting as the quality control and assurance to ensure that the project objectives are met.
• Budgeting for the project within an estimated cost.
• Obtaining the construction materials and verifying them.
• Controlling the cost of the materials and labour.
• Selecting the ideal equipment’s to be used.
• Scheduling the construction work.
• Laying down the preferred construction methods.
• Ensuring that the project starts on time and ends within the estimated duration.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager Engineering Services.

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KCAA SCALE 5

REF: ASSR/AAS/01/19

Job Summary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aviation, Science, Engineering or related field from a recognized university.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Science, Engineering or related field from a recognized university.
• Air Traffic control license endorsed with at least four ratings or certificates in at least four CNS Equipment Maintenance Courses (Navigation, Surveillance, Communication) or Certificates in AIS Cartography, Quality Management System, AIP Management and Aeronautical information exchange model database or Certificate in Aerodrome Certification course.
• Certificates in ICAO PANS-OPS.
• Government Inspectors Course will be an added advantage.
• Safety Oversight Managers course will be an added advantage.
• Training in management or leadership

Responsibilities

• Preparing and implementing the department’s operational plans and budget to achieve targets in line with KCAA’s strategic plan.
• Developing and proposing policies, standards, regulations and legislation to ensure that the regulatory framework of the Authority is aligned and compliant with ICAO annexes and recommended practices, as well as other regional and international conventions in which Kenya is a Member State.
• Coordinating with the Licensing department as necessary for licensing and certification.
• Working with the legal services to propose/draft appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Reviewing and approving inspection guidance material, manuals and procedures.
• Advising and guiding management and industry on the interpretation and application of aviation safety standards and regulations applicable to ANS and Aerodromes.
• Conducting regular performance reviews of staff in the department to determine training and development needs and ensuring that the highest standards of performance and conduct are being adhered to.
• 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.
• Implementing the State Safety Programme.
• Enforcing the relevant Civil Aviation Regulations and recommending appropriate actions.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Director, Aviation Safety and Security Regulation.

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REF: AIS/TRN/11/19

 Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in either, Information Technology, Aviation,Geographical Information Systems, Geography, Survey or equivalent from a recognized university.
• A KCSE mean grade of C Plus (C+) and above with grades C+ and above in English, Physics, Geography, and Mathematics.
• Knowledge of any of the following ICAO recognized languages will be an added advantage.
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
• Aged between 18 and 28 years

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Officers. On appointment, Trainees shall be required to undertake the following over a twelve (12) months period:

• AIS Induction Course
• Basic AIS Course (ICAO 021)
• Automated AIS Systems
• Customer Care
• v. On-Job-Training (OJT)

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KCAA SCALE 12 - REF: ENG/35/19

Job Summary

To install, maintain, inspect and repair pipes and fixtures associated with heating, cooling, water distribution, and sanitation/drainage systems in offices and residential buildings.

Qualifications

• ‘O level certificate with a mean grade of C minus (C-) or equivalent.
• National Trade Test Grade I certificate in plumbing from a recognized institution.
• An advanced certificate in the plumbing will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Installing pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam,air, or other liquids.
• Installing supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation
• Assembling fittings and valves for installation.
• Modifying pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed
• Installing heating and air-conditioning systems, including water heaters
• Collaborating with contractors, construction workers, electricians and pipefitters in installing and repairing plumbing.
• Testing plumbing systems for leakages and other problems and undertaking repairs as appropriate.
• Choosing plumbing materials based on budget, location, and intended uses.
• Performing inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn-out parts

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KCAA SCALE 8

(REF: ASSR/AW/20/19)

Job Summary

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Have a Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possess Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licenses in Category A (Airframe) and C (Power plant) or X (avionics) and R (radio).
• Have at least three type courses or three type ratings in category A and C, or X and R one of which must be on large aircraft.

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for Airworthiness Inspectors. On appointment, Airworthiness Inspectors shall be required to undertake the following over a twelve (12) months period:

• KCAA Induction Course
• Government Safety Inspector Course (Airworthiness)
• Safety Management System
• Quality Management System
• Surveillance of Service Providers
• Enforcement Procedures
• On-Job-Training (OJT)

During the OJT, the Inspectors will perform a variety of tasks associated with technical administration, certification, and surveillance under guidance and supervision.

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KCAA SCALE 8

REF: ASSR/FO/20/19

Job Summary

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Physics, Geography, Mathematics, Information Science, Statistics or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Have a minimum of KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with at least a C+ (plus) in Mathematics, Physical Science/Physics, and English Language or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Hold an Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a minimum of 5000 hours as pilot-in-command of civil or military air transport aircraft

or

• ATPL with a minimum of 1500 hours total flying time in addition to holding specific relevant qualifications such as Aviation Safety Auditor, Certificate in Dangerous Goods Category 6 (IATA).
• Be qualified on the type or similar type of aircraft in use by Registered Air Operators and be experienced on type and areas of operations applicable.

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for Flight Operations Inspectors. On appointment, Flight Operations Inspectors shall be required to undertake the following over a twelve (12) months period:

• KCAA Induction Course
• Government Safety Inspector Course (Flight Operations)
• Safety Management System
• Auditing techniques for Regulators
• Dangerous Goods Safety Oversight Course (For Dangerous Goods Inspectors)
• On-job-Training (OJT)

During the OJT, the Inspectors will perform a variety of tasks associated with technical administration, certification, and surveillance under guidance and supervision.