Recruitment by KPLC, Nairobi, Kenya

Principal Pilot

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/940

Roles

Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the Principal Pilot will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

· Operating Company helicopter

· Train and qualify in the execution of air-mobile work on transmission lines

· Observing compliance with operating limitations in the helicopter flight manual

· Ensuring helicopter maintenance is carried out in accordance with the maintenance manual to avoid unnecessary grounding of helicopter

· Carrying out appropriate flight tests for timely issuance of certificate of maintenance

· Ensuring compliance with mandatory modifications as required by the manufacturer

· Ensuring helicopter availability for transmission network inspections, system breakdowns and other ground requirements

· Ensuring availability of radio communication at all times between the helicopter, the working tower and ground co-ordinator when on transmission line work

· Ensuring the safety of the helicopter and personnel at all times the helicopter is in operation

· Performing any other duties as may be assigned

The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a six months’ training in long line referencing to quality

Requirements

· KCSE Grade C or its equivalent. Possession of additional qualifications will be and added advantage

· Commercial Pilots License (CPL)

· Helicopter License

· Five years’ relevant experience with at least 2000 flight hours

· Certificate of Good Conduct

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Leadership and team building skills

· IT User skills

Chief Pilot

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/938

Roles

Reporting to the Manager, Network Maintenance, the Chief Pilot will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

· Providing air mobile services in the maintenance of the network

· Providing other related aerial support services to the business

· Facilitating routine aerial inspection of power system lines

· Operating aircraft in accordance with Air-Navigation Orders and Regulations of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

· Ensuring that the company aircraft insurance schedules are compiled with

· Maintaining company aircraft technical records

· Planning and executing preventive and corrective maintenance schedules of company aircraft

· Facilitating air transportation as and when required

· Nurturing relationships with other stakeholders in provision of air mobile services

· Performing any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

· KCSE Grade C or its equivalent. Possession of additional qualifications will be and added advantage

· Commercial Pilots License (CPL)

· Helicopter License

· Nine years’ relevant experience with at least 2000 flight hours

· Certificate of Good Conduct

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Leadership and team building skills

· IT User skills

Key Competencies

· Analytical thinker

· Safety awareness

· Communication and Interpersonal Skills

· Drive for results and achievement

· Creativity and innovation

· Commitment to Company Vision and Values

The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a six months’ training in long line referencing to quality.

Senior Pilot

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/939

Roles

Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the Senior Pilot will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: