CMC Aviation Jobs in Kenya

CMC Aviation Limited provides turn-key contract air service, including aircraft, aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts, flight training, flight personnel and related aviation support systems.

CMC Aviation is heavily involved in humanitarian projects through the logistical support of commercial, governmental and nongovernmental projects in Sudan, the democratic republic of Congo, Chad and neighboring countries.

CMC Aviation Limited is seeking self driven, exceptional and suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions below:


Operations Manager

This position will be based in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate must:

  • Be a licensed dispatcher / flight operations officer by KCAA or any other recognized Civil Aviation Authority. He /She must have acquired recognized training in aviation management and flight dispatch.
  • Be in possession of an under graduate management degree from a recognized university.
  • Have an excellent command of French and English.
  • Have excellent people skills and be capable of managing a multicultural team.
  • Have the capability to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
  • Have at least three years working experience in flight operations, extensive working knowledge of DRC environment will be an added advantage.
  • Possess excellent organizational skills and be a team player.
Flight Operation Officers / Flight Dispatchers

Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate must:
  • Be a licensed dispatcher / flight operations officer by KCAA. He / she must have acquired recognized training in aviation management and flight dispatch.
  • Hold a diploma or under graduate management degree from a recognized university / institution.
  • Have an excellent command of English and French
  • Have excellent people skills
  • Have the capability to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
  • Have at least three years working experience in flight operations
  • Possess excellent organizational skills and be a team player.
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 62kgs (ladies), Minimum height of 5.7 ft and maximum weight of 70kgs (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 are of an added value.
  • Medically fit to meet regulatory requirements.
  • All applicants must attach one passport size and one full photograph.
  • Possession of a valid Kenyan passport.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Avionics

Qualifications and experience
  • Have category “R” (comm/nav) and “X” (electr/compass) Engineers License minimally
  • Recent (within the last 2 years)appropriate training on Bombardier Dash 8 series 100 to 300
  • At least 5 years appropriate 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 5 years experience on Bombardier Dash 8 series 100 to 300, and/or Cessna C208 Caravan, of which at least 1 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 (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
First Officers (DHC-8)

Qualifications and experience
  • Must have a valid CPL
  • Must have current instrument rating
  • Must have gas turbine engines experience
  • Must have 250 hours on type
  • Must have a valid type rating on the above aircraft type
  • Must have 1500 hours total time
  • Total PIC minimum 500
Planning, Technical Records and Engineering Manager

Qualifications and experience
  • Must be conversant with MSG maintenance concepts, including reliability monitoring
  • Must have proven experience with the development and upkeep of aircraft maintenance programs
  • Must have at least 5 years experience in aircraft technical records and maintenance planning
  • Must be highly computer literate and generically conversant with electronic technical records systems
  • Must have proven managerial and communication skills
  • Must be conversant with applicable KCAA regulations
  • Knowledge of Part 21 regulations is an advantage
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 7th April 2011.

Applications can also be sent via email to jobs@cmcaviation.net.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Manager,
CMC Aviation 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,
Nairobi

CMC Aviation Limited is an equal opportunity employer


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