Jobs at Kenya Airways

Experience

To qualify for the role of direct entry Second Officer, you will need a minimum experience of 250 flight hours excluding any simulator experience. Below additional requirements must be fulfilled at the time of application:

• Kenyan citizen,
• A valid KCAA (Kenya Civil Aviation Authority) CPL/ ATPL, with an unrestricted class one medical certificate,
• KCAA English Proficiency level 4 or above,
• Valid Instrument Rating,
• Multi Engine Rating,
• Performance Rating A,
• Gas Turbine Rating,
• High school education with an aggregate grade of C (plain); and minimum of C- (minus) grade in Mathematics, English, Physics or subject general sciences.
• Flight Management System and Glass cockpit experience is an added advantage.
• E90/ B737NG Type Rating is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 feet 4 inches height requirement

Roster, Hours & Routes

• Permanent employment upon successful completion of training.
• A full roster with a mixture of international and domestic duties from our Nairobi base with a minimum of 8 days off is planned in a 28-day roster. 800 to 900 hours can be achieved in a year.
• 2-year bond will apply for type rating course.

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Detailed Description        

• Liaise with relevant authorities and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, processes, procedures, organization standards and local procedures is achieved so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Ensure adherence of all KQ documented standards by all airport staff, Ground Handling staff and all other service providers. Safety, Quality & Environment:
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture, a healthy, secure and cost-effective operation for Kenya Airways operations and ensure compliance with the relevant industry/legislative requirements and company procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Ensure timely remediation and corrective action is taken based on audit findings and/or risk assessment analysis.
• Conduct a monthly review of the risk control environment of the airport and submit the Risk Control Matrix (RCM)quarterly.
• Manage and be responsible for the implementation of the Local Emergency Accident Plan (LEAP).
• Identify and report safety hazards, near misses, incident and accidents.
• Monitor that standards of punctuality and customer service are delivered by third parties as per contract and Service Level agreement and in accordance with the company policies and procedures and relevant regulatory authorities.
• Represent Kenya Airways at AOC meetings to address airport facilitation issues.
• Ensure that customer service is delivered to a high standard that meets our customer needs and expectation as defined at corporate level.
• Drive “On Time Performance” culture within the airport and constantly engage all stakeholders to maintain the highest performance.
• Conduct monthly spot checks and inspections of the airport performance and SLA adherence.
• Ensure the airport has all the required, current operations manuals, publications and any other related documents needed to conduct ground handling operations.
• Ensure that the Load Control procedures and loading supervision responsibilities are correctly undertaken asper company policies and document the airport process flow.
• Identify deviations in the published procedures and establish local procedures and document them in the Local Station Manual (LSM).
• Supervise SLAs and monitor performance of the Ground Handling Agent (GHA).
• Supervise, monitor employee performance and productivity, provide constructive feedback, mentor and coach staff at the airport.
• Coordinate and manage all measures in respect of catering & maintenance services, crew, security, emergency and accident procedures.
• Monitor and validate invoices received against services offered and prices charged to manage airport costs in line with the budget.
• Drive and implement all cost saving initiatives as determined and communicated by the Manager.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on Ground Handling activity in the airport.
• Interpret and monitor safety standards, regulations and security awareness.
• Promote company image to enhance public relations, visibility in the market and customer loyalty.
• Ensure implementation of KQ WAY best practice at the airport.

Job Requirements        

• University graduate.
• 3 years in Supervisory experience OR 5years in all round Ground Handling.
• Safety Management System (SMS) Awareness.
• Airside Safety –Initial.
• Aviation Security –Initial.
• KQ - Dangerous Goods Regulations Category 10 (CAT 10).
• Station/Ground Handling Management (IATA) or equivalent.
• Management Skills training.
• Customer Service training.
• Passenger Handling Training.
• Financial Management / Cost Control