FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR (HELICOPTERS) – KCAA SCALE 7(REF: ASSR/FO/20/24) – 1 POST

Responsibilities

• Certificating commercial and general aviation air operators.
• Issuing and/or making recommendations on amendment of the AOC and the associated operations specifications, on the operator’s competence to continue to exercise the privileges of the certificate.
• Participating in Developing and/or reviewing operating regulations, policy, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Conducting qualification, approval, and supervisory activities with respect to personnel proposed as designated check pilots by an operator.
• Conducting evaluation of Flight Simulation Training Device.
• Assessing the effectiveness of the operator’s SMS and the level of resources allocated to it.
• Conducting inspections or oversight in accordance with the surveillance program and applicable standard procedures and instructions.
• Advising operators, in writing, of any significant deficiency and recommending for remedial action.
• Reviewing operator’s pertinent documentation including; operations and training manuals and recommending remedial action.
• Preparing reports on inspection or investigation conducted and completing and processing the applicable inspection forms and checklists.
• Carrying out follow-up on inspection reports to ensure that appropriate action has been taken.
• Investigating and reporting possible violations of the Civil Aviation Regulations and legislations.
• Conducting en-route, satellite, line stations, and ramp inspections for both local and foreign registered aircraft, including other oversight checks considered necessary at prescribed intervals.
• Issuing exemptions, authorization, and approvals to air operators in relation to dangerous goods.
• Participating in the valuation of aircraft lease agreements.

Person Specifications

• At least five (5) years’ work experience as a Pilot.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage: Aviation Management, Geography, English, Social Science, Physical Science, or equivalent qualifications.
• Commercial pilot’s license (CPL helicopters) with a minimum of 2500 hours.
• At least one type rating on helicopter.
• Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and recommended practices, documents, and Kenya civil aviation regulations.
• Ability to identify non-compliance issues and unsafe practices and to advise operators on remedial actions.
• Knowledge of the inspection process, with an ability to diagnose issues and propose improvements in the process.
• Proficiency in computer applications.