DAC Aviation (EA) Ltd has been a
provider of humanitarian air charter services for over two decades,operating in
conflict areas including Sudan, South Sudan Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Somalia, Cote Devoire, Chad, Mali among other areas throughout the African
continent and beyond.
DAC Aviation has always tailored all of its operations to meet the demands of humanitarian and peacekeeping missions and to ensure that the highest level of safety is consistently upheld.
Having worked with numerous
international organizations expecting the highest level of quality from its
flight operator,
DAC has placed much emphasis on
providing a value added service that is both safe and reliable. Our over 400
staff members make up a team of highly qualified professionals trained to work
in the most challenging environments worldwide.
We have the following vacancies which
we would like to fill with qualified individuals who wish to be part of our
professional team.
Quality Assurance Manager
The Quality Assurance Manager is
responsible to the Director of Quality Assurance for implementing a quality
assurance system to monitor compliance with KCAA regulations.
Requirements:
- A degree holder in a related field is
desirable.
- A technical qualification in the field of
aircraft maintenance, flight or ground operations.
- At least three (3) years experience in the
field of aircraft maintenance, flight or ground operations.
- Has successfully completed training in quality
management recognized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
- Must possess good communication and
organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a
team. Must be detail oriented.
Key Responsibilities:
- To supervise the quality management system
- To ensure that the annual audit plan is
carried out
- To monitor qualification of certifying
personnel
- To perform evaluations, audits and inspections
as part of quality assurance functions
- To identify and record any findings or
concerns
- To collect objective evidence necessary to
substantiate findings or concerns
- To initiate, recommend or provide solutions to
findings or concerns through designated reporting channels.
- To monitor the development and implementation
of corrective action plans.
- To maintain and update quality audit/
evaluation files.
- To verify the implementation of solutions.
- To communicate and coordinate through the
Director of Quality, the Quality System Program activities with KCAA
personnel on a regular basis.
Quality Inspector
The quality inspector is responsible
to the Quality Assurance Manager for implementing a Quality Assurance System to
monitor compliance with the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and Procedures of
the company.
Requirements:
- A Holder of a license issued or validated by
the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, i.e. Pilot, dispatcher, cabin crew or
ATC. Or
- Holder of an ISO/QMS Audit qualification from
a recognized international organization.
- Holder of the above qualifications with training
and experience in quality auditing is an added advantage.
- Has experience with aircraft types operated by
the company or similar types for not less than three years.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure implementation of operations policy
for the company fleet of aircraft.
- To ensure that the company’s fleet conforms to
all requirements contained in the relevant KCAA advisory circulars and
aircraft notices.
- To monitor the work environment to ensure it
is appropriate for the work being carried out.
- To monitor the operational standards of the
company’s fleet in conformity with the approved procedures.
- To liaise with and oversight of al contracted
maintenance support organizations.
- To ensure the correct application of the MEL
for the aircraft.
- To encourage open an open quality and safety
culture in all the company’s operations
- To liaise as required on a day to day basis
with the AMO and Flight operations.
- To report all significant operational matters
to the Quality Assurance Manager.
- To ensure the implementation of recommendations
and corrective actions contained in audit reports.
- To conduct audits to assess regulatory
compliance, conformance with the company documented policies and
procedures, and make recommendations associated with the company
operations.
- To audit the ongoing AOC documentations on all
operational activities.
- To conduct indoctrination training and any
other in house training requirement.
- To ensure the duty time limitation programme
is in compliance with the civil aviation regulations.
- To carry out periodic audits of the crew
scheduling system.
Cabin Crew
Qualifications and Experience
- Academic achievements with a mean grade of C+
and above
- Must be at least 21 years of age but not above
29 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 service is desirable
- Good command of the English language.
- Fluency in French; (verbal, written and
comprehension) an added advantage.
- Ability to swim and basic knowledge of first
aid.
- Medically fit to meet regulatory requirements
- All applicants must attach one passport size
and one full photograph
- Possession of a valid Kenyan passport
- Possession of a valid cabin crew license.
Interested candidates who meet the
above criteria are encouraged to 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
27th February 2015 sent to the address provided below.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
The Human Resources Manager,
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Canvassing will disqualify a candidate’s application.
DAC Aviation (EA) Ltd is an equal
opportunity employer.