The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Cumulative service period of five (5) years, and currently serving at the grade of Senior Air Transport Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields; Sociology, Government Anthropology, Geography, Meteorology, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Transportation and Logistics, Business Administration or Engineering from a University recognized in Kenya;
• A Certificate in any of the following field: Introduction to Airport Operations, Introduction to Airline Operations, Aviation Management, Aviation Security, Air and Space Law, Airline Ground Operation, Air Transport Statistics or Negotiations Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated technical and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Approving airline schedules;
• Preparing reports on Air Transport matters;
• Approving country status reports for facilitation of Air Transport;
• Liaising with international organizations on Civil Aviation matters;
• Preparing and implementing provisions of Air Services Agreements;
• Preparing drafts for the domestication and ratification of International Legal instruments;
• Monitoring the economic performance of the Air Transport Industry;
• Monitoring the operations of scheduled airlines;
• Identifying international legal instruments for ratification;
• Sensitizing stakeholders on Air Transport matters;
• Coordinating the implementation of regional and International Air Transport recommendations; and
• Carrying out research in air transport sector