DAC
Aviation (EA) Limited provides contract air service, including aircraft,
aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts, flight training, flight personnel and
related aviation support systems.
We
have the following vacancies which we would like to fill with qualified
individuals who wish to be part of a professional team.
Director of Flight Operations
Requirements:
- An airline
transport pilot license
- Three year
experience as pilot-in-command in commercial air transport operations of
large aircraft
- Must possess the
ability to manage complex tasks associated with airline operations
- A self motivated
individual with very good communication skills
- Extensive
experience in an airline flight operations management role
- A university
degree in management or any other related field.
Key
tasks:
The
director of flight operations is responsible for safe and efficient overall
operations of DAC Aviation (EA) Limited aircraft operating under the Air
Operator’s Certificate issued by the authority and to promote safely awareness
and to actively encourage open reporting and feedback.
He/she
will be responsible for the following main functions:
- Overall policy
relating to the commercial direction, safety and efficiency of the
company’s operation, relative to the requirements of the Air Operator’s
Certificate (AOC) and the relevant legislation currently in force.
- Defining and
maintaining the highest standards of safety of company’s aircraft
operations and maintaining the standard of operational efficiency for
operations staff.
- Ensuring that
the company’s operational policies and safety standards, as decided, are
implemented and administered and that these policies are kept under
review.
- Ensuring that
the organization and administration of the company enable the operation to
function efficiently.
- Liaising with
the director general on all matters affecting the company’s AOC and flight
operations.
- Setting safety
standards for all flight and cabin crew and operations staff through their
respective managers and ensuring that the operations of the company are
subject to periodic audits by the director of safety to ensure compliance
with stated company policy, Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) requirements
and legal requirements in sates which the airline operates or overflies.
- The formulation
of operating policies and strategies in support of the airline goals.
- Responsible for
the coordination of maintenance compliance as per contract with DAC
Aviation (EA) Limited.
- Responsible for
operations control management.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Qualifications
and experience
- KCAA AMEL
Categories A and C.
- Type ratings:
-
Piper, Cessna, Britten Norman, Socata/ Rallye singles and twins
- Lycoming and T.C.M. engines
- Cessna 208 series and Pratt and Whitney PT6- A series Engines
- Lycoming and T.C.M. engines
- Cessna 208 series and Pratt and Whitney PT6- A series Engines
- Have experience
as a licensed engineer of not less than 5 years.
- T.C.A.A. and
U.C.A.A. licenses will be a distinct advantage.
- Have previous
supervisory experience in a general aviation Approved Maintenance
Organisation.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Avionics
Qualifications
and experience
- Have category
“R” (comm./nav) and “X” (electr/compass) Engineers license minimally
- Recent (within 2
years) appropriate training on Bombardier Dash 98 series 100 to 300
- At least 5 years
practical experience
- Be able and
willing to obtain category “R” (pulse equipment) rating
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Mechanical
Qualifications
and experience
- Have category
“A” and “C” (gas turbine) Engineers license
- Have a minimum
of five years experience on Bombardier Dash 8 series 100 to 300, and /or
Cessna C208 Caravan, of which at least one year must be as certifying
engineer
- Have received
initial or recurrent type training within the last two (2) years
- Other aircraft
type experience would be an added advantage
Captains CRJ
Qualifications
and experience
The
successful candidate must have:
- Must have a
valid ATPL
- Must have
current instrument rating
- Must have minimum
4000 hours total time
- Must have 750
hours on type (CRJ)
- Must be current
on type (CRJ)
- 1500 hours
minimum on high performance aircraft ( Turbo prop)
First Officers CRJ
Qualifications
and experience
- Must have CPL/IR
(Commercial Pilots License/Instrument Rating)
- Must have 2000
hrs total time
- Must have 750
hrs total time as PIC
- Must have 300
hrs time on type and in similar type of operations
Captains (DHC-8)
Qualifications
and experience
- Must have a
valid ATPL
- Must have
current instrument rating
- Must have gas
turbine engines experience
- Must have 4000
hours total time
- Must have 500
hours on type
- Must have a
valid type rating on the above aircraft type
- Total PIC 1500 ,
PIC On type 350
Cabin Crew
Qualifications
and experience
- Level academic
achievements with a mean grade of C+ and above
- Must be at least
21 years of age but not above 27 years
- Minimum height
of 5.5 ft and maximum weight of 62 Kgs (ladies), minimum height of 5.7 and
maximum weight of 70 Kgs (gentlemen)
- Experience in
customer care service is desirable
- Must have a high
standard of English and fluency in French ; (verbal, written and
comprehension)
- Ability to swim
and basic knowledge of first aid care are an added advantage
- Medically fit to
meet regulatory requirements
- All applicants
must attach one passport size and one full photograph
- Possession of a
valid Kenyan passport
Interested
candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a
CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three
referees and a daytime telephone contact.
The
application should reach us by 9th May 2013 addressed to the address provided
below.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please
ensure that you indicate the position you are applying for on the envelope.
The
Human Resources Manager,
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi
All
applicants MUST send a copy of their application to:
The
Director General,
KCAA,
P.O
Box 30163, 00100
Nairobi
DAC
Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer