Chief Pilot
Job Purpose
Ensure a high performing
team of Pilots through development and implementation of operational standards,
professional development and leadership for a safe, legal and efficient
operation of KQ aircraft that meet the operational requirements of the airline.
Development and implementation of training policies to achieve high standards and best practice.
Principal Accountabilities (KEY Performance areas):
Accountability (Responsibility)
- Efficient
management of relevant aircraft fleet and its flight crew in accordance
with laid down company procedures and regulations
- Evaluate
and analyze Flight operations Company procedures against ICAO, KCARS and
IOSA recommended procedures for compliance.
- Develop
operational procedures and standards to achieve higher minima than
regulatory requirements.
- Through
regular standardization meetings, Co-ordinate with Fleet Managers,
In-flight services, Operations Control and flight ops efficiency and
performance in the development, maintenance, and review of flight
operations procedures and standards so as to achieve a higher minima than
regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate
with the Head of Flight Training in reviewing reports on pilot’s
performance and determining comprehensiveness and integrity of the training
program.
- Coordinate
the updating and accuracy of information of fleet notices and all Flight
operations AOC documentation.
- Coordinate
with the Flight Safety Manager to ensure safety margins during operations
are not compromised.
- Liaise
with regulatory authorities, original equipment manufacturers and other
operationally relevant external entities.
- Discussing
operational and personal problems with pilots to improve morale and
efficiency.
- Representing
the company in advisory capacity during contract negotiations with pilots’
union.
- In
conjunction with supply chain negotiating and analyzing all Flight
Operations handling contracts.
- Assisting
Human resources in recruiting, supervising and appraising flight personnel.
- Ensure
corrective and preventative actions identified by quality& safety
audits; investigations or other internal reporting mechanisms are
undertaken within the agreed time frame.
- Implement
routine monitoring for safety, security and quality control activities to
ensure ongoing compliance and conformity with all regulatory requirements,
organization standards and local procedures.
- Ensure
and maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment in compliance
with the relevant industry, regulatory and legislative requirements,
company procedures, regulatory authorities and requirements of customer
airlines.
- In
conjunction with the Director of Operations, Chief People Officer and the
Head of KQ Academy, develop, implement and monitor the training Schedules
and programmes in close consultation with the Chief Fleet Instructor,
Fleet Managers and Flight Operations managers to ensure that training
needs are adequately budgeted for, planned, monitored, delivered and
evaluated.
- Analyse
and prioritize Fleets training programmes based on the functional needs to
ensure they are aligned to the identified need.
- Implement
Fleets Training programme to enhance staff performance and ensure compliance
with KCAA requirements.
- Supervise
the activities of the trainers and examiners to ensure their optimal
utilization and output.
- Monitor
and evaluate Fleets Training Programmes using questionnaires, discussions
with respective controlling officers and LOSA.
- In
liaison with Director of Operations, monitor and control functional and
Fleets training budget for efficient and effective cost management.
- In
consultation with Director of Operations, evaluate the sourcing of
external facilities and trainers as and when required to ensure adherence
to quality standards and ROI.
- In
consultation with Chief Fleet Instructors and Fleet Managers, design and
maintain standards for certification in various Flight Operations
disciplines to certify competency levels and regulatory requirements.
- In
conjunction with Director of Operations, Chief People Officer and Head of
Training Education and Development evaluate the impact of Fleets training
programmes annually and measure the success of the training programmes,
the change in behaviours and improvement in staff performance and avail
statistics for planning and budgeting for training.
- Plan,
Review and update annual training calendars in close collaboration with
the user so as to incorporate programmes within the work schedules.
- Conduct
training as listed in the Training Manual and any other training as and
when necessary for users to help address specific work issues.
- Develop
capacity of trainers to enhance their performance and Career development
and to keep up with changing technology.
- In
consultation with Director of Operations, Chief People Officer, and Head
of KQ Academy Source and maintain with Resource materials for reference
and training, including the Training Manual and ensure they are duly
updated.
- Ensure
business needs and legal statutory minimum requirements are met.
- Ensure
training needs are efficiently and effectively delivered.
- Ensure
training meets quality management requirements for flight Operations
Knowledge, Skills and experience
- Current
airline transport pilot license with the appropriate and current ratings
for at least one of the aircraft in Kenya Airways operations
- Has
acquired not less than 3 years related pilot supervisory experience within
Kenya Airways
- Demonstrates
to KCAA thorough knowledge with respect to the content of the operations
manual, the air operator’s certificate and Operations Specifications, the
provision of the regulations and standards necessary to carry out his/her
duties and responsibilities to ensure safety.
- Three
years’ experience as Pilot-in-Command in commercial air transport
operations.
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