The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Civil
Engineer – Aerodromes
Ref:
No. ASSR/AAS/10/11
Department
/ Section: ANS and Aerodromes
Standards
Reports
To: Chief Inspector – Air Navigation Services and Aerodromes
Job
Purpose: To approve aerodromes
designs and developments and conduct safety oversight activities of aerodromes
including inspection, audits and surveillance.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a
State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.
Scope
of work / duties / responsibilities
§ Approve aeronautical studies conducted by the operators
and/or conduct such studies as may be required by the Authority
§ Plan and conduct aerodrome inspection, audit and surveillance
activities
§ Prepare and review inspections/audit and surveillance reports
for approval /certification, as well as other evaluations and tests conducted
§ Design, and reviews for approval, construction activities and
amendments to structural design within the vicinity of aerodromes
§ Review and improve inspection processes, forms, checklists
and reporting mechanisms
§ Perform inspections, audits and surveillance activities of
aerodromes for approval/certification purposes
§ Evaluate construction activities and structural
modifications/developments within the vicinity of the aerodrome and makes
appropriate recommendations;
§ Inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with
approved standards
§ Submit regular periodic reports on inspection/surveillance
activities
§ Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief
Inspector – Aerodromes
Qualifications
§ A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized
university.
§ Must be a registered Engineer
§ Knowledge of aerodromes operations will be an added
advantage.
§ A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
Experience
§ At least 3 years working experience in a related field.
Knowledge
and skills
§ Ability to identify non-compliance issues and unsafe
practices and to advise operators on remedial actions
§ Knowledge of the inspection process, with an ability to
diagnose issues and propose improvements in the process
§ In-depth knowledge of aerodrome / airstrip layout and design
§ Ability to identify non-compliance issues and unsafe
practices and to advise operators on remedial actions
§ Knowledge of applications used for desktop analysis of
structures
§ Proficiency in office suite and desktop publishing tools.
§ Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and recommended
practices and civil aviation regulations will be an added advantage.
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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