The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Chief
Air Traffic Control Officer, Search and Rescue
Ref:
No. ANS/ATS/04/11
Department
/ Section: Air Traffic Services
Reports
To: Manager Air Traffic Services
Job
Purpose: To develop and implement
Operational Procedures that will enable efficient and effective handling of any
Search and Rescue incident occurring within the Nairobi Search and Rescue
Region.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a
State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.
Scope
of work / duties / responsibilities
§ Perform distress monitoring at Rescue Coordination Centre
by:-
1. Monitoring communication and surveillance ,
2. coordinating search and rescue functions and activities
through the use of public and private resources, including cooperating aircraft,
and medical evacuation
§ Coordinate annual Search and Rescue exercises.
§ Liaise with the parent ministry on Kenya’s aeronautical
Search and Rescue agreements between Kenya and other states and participating
agencies.
§ Participate in Aeronautical Search and Rescue activities as
State representative when called upon by neighbouring states.
§ Update National Beacon Registration database in coordination
with the International Beacon Registration database.
§ Develop the Search and Rescue training policy in coordination
with the management.
§ Act as a resource person during Search and Rescue related
courses.
§ Perform any other duty as assigned by the, Chief Air Traffic
Services.
Qualifications
§ A Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree.
§ An Air Traffic Control License with at least three Air
Traffic Control ratings.
§ Training in Middle level Management.
§ Certificate in search and rescue operations.
§ Masters degree from a recognized university will be an added
advantage.
Experience
§ 3 years experience in the air traffic control operations
Knowledge
and skills
§ Knowledge of the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO
standards
§ Working Knowledge of International Air Law
§ Knowledge of Safety Management Systems in ATS
§ Knowledge of Search and Rescue procedures including emerging
trends.
§ Proficiency in office suite and desk top publishing tools.
Interested candidates are requested to send:
Application letter quoting Job Reference No. on both envelope and application
letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current
salary and expected salary (except for graduate trainees), day time telephone
and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to
be received not later than 22nd September 2011.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
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