Propulsion Engineering Lead – H13
Brief
Description
Responsible for the core activity of
Propulsion Engineering Section, ensuring strategic development and management
of all propulsion equipment (Aircraft Engines and Auxiliary Power Units
[APUs]), operational reliability, technical standards, compliance with
regulatory requirements, and a cost-effective operation and maintenance of
aircraft engines and APUs through provision of technical and commercial management.
The role holder will develop long term direction and scope of the organization
to ensure profitability and growth, driving operational efficiency value at
optimum cost.
Principal
Accountabilities (Responsibility).
Strategic
and Business Management
Initiate & develop sectional
strategy to meet the operational requirements of the agreed commercial fleet
plan ensuring the requirements of KQ and regulatory bodies are met.
Develop internal procedures and
policies to bring about a continuous improvement in working practices and key
performance criteria in line with industry best practice and KQ brand and
people management principles. Develop a strong communication plan while
managing relationships with KQ Technical department and external stakeholders.
Ensure all business processes and
procedures are detailed in the Department Procedures or Local Instructions as
appropriate.
Develop the long-term direction of the
section to ensure profitability and growth, driving productivity and
efficiency.
Financial
Management
Define and manage sectional budget
including development and execution of the Engine and APU shop visit plans.
Plan and organize short (0 to 3 years),
medium (3 to 5 years) and long term (5 to 10 years) maintenance strategies for
the aircraft engines and APUs with a firm focus on life cycle cost management.
To develop capital budgets for
aircraft engines and APUs in line with the needs of the business.
Establish aggressive but realistic
cost, quality and timeliness objectives for the Propulsion section and drive
achievement.
Leadership,
People and Supplier Management
Attract, hire, develop and retain the
best possible team ensuring that there is an outstanding group of employees
with a common vision, sense of purpose and shared values who will focus on
superior levels of quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.
Drive a high performance team to
ensure all outputs and deliverables are met in line with KQ’s long term and
strategic goals.
Full accountability of decisions
within the propulsion engineering unit and full accountability of ensuring
effective cross-functional and collaborative leadership at Technical Leadership
team.
Continually challenge, develop, coach
and support team members and lead by example.
Lead, direct, motivate and develop the
propulsion engineering team to ensure that the agreed standards of performance
and contribution are successfully achieved, whilst ensuring all staff receive
performance assessments and clear objectives set.
Set sectional engagement in line with
KQ and the Engineering & Maintenance divisions objectives.
Conduct regular one-to-one and team
meetings with all direct reports. Regularly communicate Engineering &
Maintenance strategy and performance to staff in line with a departmental
communication plan.
Take personal responsibility for
issues of poor performance, disciplinary and staff conduct. Ensure that
decisions are in line with company HR policy and take account of all possible
outcomes associated with decision making.
Ensure planning and execution of all
interactions with Propulsion engineering related suppliers, in a coordinated
fashion across the relationship lifecycle in order to maximize the value realised
through those interactions.
Ensure Supplier management plans to
deliver value created by contracting is realised (and get a bit more), and
benefits include increased visibility into our supply base (reducing risk),
increased quality in products and service provided and alignment of our
suppliers with KQ processes and corporate goals.
Technical and Safety Management
Setting engine and APU management
strategy for asset modifications, integrated maintenance programmes and
reliability, and maintenance / work scoping policies to ensure high quality and
fully optimised life cycle cost management that matches the fleet operating
plans.
Setting propulsion equipment and
maintenance policies based on technical performance, reliability and cost of
ownership, with a firm focus of life cycle cost management and decision making.
Ensure all Propulsion section business
processes and procedures are detailed in the Department Procedures or Local
Instructions, as appropriate.
Ensure decision making that will
deliver the highest technical standards, whilst ensuring safety and operational
reliability, yet minimising operational cost.
Ensure that all regulatory and legal
requirements, statutory responsibilities and directives pertaining to the
sectional activities are in compliance and that the highest levels of technical
standards, safety and reliability are maintained.
Support maintenance in troubleshooting to manage
repetitive propulsion defects.
Sourcing
and Acquisition
Analysis – work with the Fleet
Development section as the primary resource for the generation of financial and
technical analysis to support engine (and related aircraft) acquisition
recommendation to the business leadership in order to meet the strategic fleet
plan.
Contract Negotiation – Technical
Negotiator (lead) for engine lease terms including maintenance reserve rates.
Board Papers – Business cases for
Engine transactions that require Board approval (e.g. Maintenance Cost Per Hour
[MCPH] programs).
Job Requirements
Qualification (Minimum)
Graduate from a recognized university
(Mechanical, Aeronautical Electrical/Electronics or equivalent).
Understanding of Project Management
methodology.
Inter-departmental knowledge and
liaison.
Understanding of aircraft and engine
procurement policy.
Understanding of basic legal precepts.
Working knowledge of current
airworthiness regulations.
A master’s degree in Engineering is an
added advantage.
Over 8 years of work experience.
5 Years at supervisory level working
with Aircraft Engines.
Additional
Details
Other Skills
Demonstrated competence in engineering
practices.
Advanced technical knowledge on
propulsion equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge in managing
complex engine maintenance operations.
knowledge of KCAA/EASA/FAA
requirements and Kenya airways procedures.
Possess training credentials on
various discipline related aircraft standards, regulations, policies and
procedures.
Must be able to analyze, forecast and
challenge logic of events.
Experience of managing outsourced
operations.
Commercial awareness / Financial
Management.
Knowledge of computer systems in use
in technical department.
Knowledge of EASA approvals and
certification processes will be an added advantage.
Influencing & Management skills.
Negotiation skills to benefit the
company.
Excellent communication skills (verbal
and written).
How to Apply