Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) was established on 24th October 2002 by the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2002 with the primary functions towards; Regulation and oversight of Aviation Safety & Security; Economic regulation of Air Services and development of Civil Aviation; Provision of Air Navigation Services, and Training of Aviation personnel KCAA; as guided by the provisions of the convention on international civil aviation, related ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), the Kenya Civil Aviation Act, 2013 and the civil aviation regulations.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR (MEDIUM TO WIDE BODIED AIRCRAFT) – KCAA SCALE 7 (REF: ASSR/FO/19/24) – 8 POSTS

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.
• Issuing specific authorizations and limitations (Extended Diversion Twin Operations (EDTO), Performance Based Navigation (PBN), Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM), All Weather Operations (AWOP), North Atlantic Higher Level Airspace NAT-HLA and transport of dangerous goods by air).
• 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 operators’ pertinent documentation including; operations and training manuals and recommending remedial action.
• Preparing reports on inspection or investigation conducted and complete and process the applicable inspection forms and checklists.
• Carrying out follow-up on inspection to ensure that appropriate action has been taken.
• Investigating and reporting possible violations of the Civil Aviation Regulations and legislations.
• Conducting en-route cockpit, cabin, 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.
• Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a minimum of 5000 hours.
• Aircraft ratings of 15,000 kgs and above.
• Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and recommended practices, documents, and Kenya civil aviation regulations.
• Knowledge of the inspection process, with an ability to diagnose issues and propose improvements in the process.
• Proficiency in computer applications.