The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for providing regulatory oversight, air navigation services and aviation training in Kenya. The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions in its establishment:
LECTURER I – AVIATION
SAFETY – KCAA SCALE 8
REF: EASA/AS/15/21 – (3 POSTS)
Faculty/Department:
Aviation Safety & Security Management
Reports To: Head of
Department Aviation Safety and Security Training
Job Purpose: To plan and
manage courses and other training activities in the section
Responsibilities
- Conducting research on subject
matter for continuous improvement and development of courses;
- Developing and reviewing
programmes and course materials;
- Preparing course plans, schemes
of work and lesson plans;
- Training delivery in the area
of specialization;
- Setting up of simulators,
laboratories, workshops and classroom teaching aids;
- Evaluating, assessing and
examining trainees in compliance with relevant policies and guidelines,
processing results;
- Managing courses
which includes preparation
of course plans, course evaluation and
reporting;
- Providing subject-matter
expertise, advising and offering guidance as required by teaching staff,
internal and external stakeholders, including the Authority;
- Monitoring and evaluating
instructor’s performance;
- Ensuring integrity, accuracy
and security of academic records; and
- Ensuring training
manuals, methods, teaching
aids and processes are compliant with
national and international standards and regulations.
- Performing any other duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Department –Aviation Safety and Security
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: Engineering, Aviation Management, Humanities and Social
Sciences, Education, Physical Sciences, Information Science, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
- Professional Qualification in flight safety
discipline (Licensing, Aerodromes Operations, Flight Operations, Flight
Dispatch, Airworthiness, and Government Safety Instructor’s Training
Course).
- Valid licenses or certificates of competency in
the area of specialization in accordance with the national and
international standards and regulations:
- Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related
to the courses to be conducted;
OR
- Valid Flight Operations
Officer’s License (FOO) or valid Cabin Crew or Flight Dispatch
Certificate/ License or Commercial Pilot License
- Certificate in “train the
trainer” course.
- Instructor’s Training course
Experience
- At least four (4) years’ work
experience in aviation safety oversight position
- Two (2) years’ teaching
experience.
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning
institutions
- Knowledge and application of course and training
methodology
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of examination administration and
management
- Proficiency in computer applications
SENIOR LECTURER, AVIATION
SAFETY – KCAA SCALE 7 REF: EASA/AS/15/21 – (1 POST)
Faculty/Department: Aviation Safety &
Security Management
Reports To: Head of Department-Aviation
Safety and Security Management
Job Purpose: To plan and organize the
teaching activities within the department in line with
the academic calendar; to perform teaching activities
Responsibilities
- Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson
plans for the section;
- Evaluating the section’s training programmes in
terms of quality, student feedback, attendance rates, training man-hours
etc;
- Coordinating with other
sections/faculties on teaching
facilities and equipment for the proper planning of course
delivery;
- Participating in review of training manuals,
standardization of course ware and other training materials in compliance
with applicable regulations;
- Implementing quality management system and
ensuring compliance to quality standards in the department;
- Setting up simulators, laboratories and classroom
teaching aids;
- Researching on relevant field of study for
upgrading/improving current courses and proposing new ones and teaching
methods;
- Keeping track of, and reporting on, students’
performance;
- Providing subject-matter expertise, advice and
guidance as required by teaching staff, internal and external
stakeholders, including the Authority;
- Delivering training in areas of specialization;
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned by
the Head of Department– Aviation Safety and Security.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines:
Aeronautical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution
- A masters degree will be an added
- Valid AMEL license or equivalent certificate of
competency in Aviation Safety Management from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in “train the trainer” course.
- Training in Curriculum
- Instructor’s Training
- Certificate in supervisory skills
Experience
- A minimum of six (6) years relevant work
experience in aviation safety oversight, two (2) years of which must be in
a supervisory role;
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of quality systems in
higher learning institutions and applicable ICAO requirements
- Knowledge and application of
course design, training methodology
- Knowledge of relevant ICAO
standards and national
- Good written and verbal
communication
- Knowledge of examination
administration and management
- Proficiency in computer
applications
ASSISTANT ENGINEER – KCAA
SCALE 9 REF: ANS/ENG/28/21 – (3 POSTS)
Responsibilities
- Reviewing compliance data on CNS facilities
performance to enable development and implementation of corrective
- Coordinating with the Senior Engineer – CNS in
performing consultancy services for CNS.
- Installing, repairing and maintaining CNS
facilities;
- Ensuring control of quality standards of repair
and maintenance for CNS facilities;
- Performing any other duty assigned by the
Engineer.
Qualifications
- Bsc, BTech or Degree in electrical and electronics
engineering, telecommunications engineering, or relevant degree in
engineering from a recognized institution.
- Registerable with the Engineer’s Board of Kenya
(EBK).
- Literacy in ICT, UNIX, LINUS and spreadsheets will
be an added advantage
- Below 30 years of age.
Experience
- Relevant work experience will be an added
advantage.
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of CNS/ATM system will be an added
advantage.
LECTURER II – AVIATION
SECURITY – KCAA SCALE 8 REF: EASA/AS/19/21 – (2 POSTS)
Faculty/Department:
Aviation Safety & Security
Reports To: Senior
Lecturer, Aviation Security
Job Purpose: To plan and
manage courses and other training activities in the section.
Responsibilities
- Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson
plans for the section;
- Conducting lessons in class
- Carrying out research on subject matter for
continuous improvement and development of courses.
- Participating in review of training manuals,
standardization of course ware and other training materials in compliance
with applicable regulations;
- Setting and marking examinations (written and
practical) and complying with relevant policies and guidelines
- Keeping track of, and reporting on, students’
performance;
- Complying with the quality management procedures
and
- Participating in the school’s activities as
required, such as, the students club, Integrity Committee, Training Needs
Assessment Committee etc.
- Performing any other duty as assigned by the
Senior Lecturer, Aviation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
disciplines: Engineering, Aviation Management, Humanities and Social
Sciences, Education, Physical Sciences, Information Science, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution
- Valid license or certificate of competency in
aviation security management from a recognized institution.
- Instructor’s Training course
- Certificate in “train the trainer” course.
Experience
- At least four (4) years’ work experience in
aviation security safety oversight
- Two (2) years’ teaching experience.
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning
institutions and applicable ICAO requirements
- Knowledge and application of course and training
methodology
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of examination administration and
management
- Proficiency in computer operations
How to Apply
Interested candidates
are required to submit their application letters quoting the job reference no.
on the envelope and application letter, attaching copies of certificates,
testimonials and a detailed CV with full contact details of three professional
referees to the address below. The applications should be received not later
than 9th November
2021.
Details of the job
specifications can be obtained from the KCAA website at www.kcaa.or.ke
The Kenya Civil Aviation
Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with
disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. Note, persons with disabilities
are required to attach a copy of valid NCPWD membership card.
The Director
General
Kenya Civil Aviation
Authority Aviation House – JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
NAIROBI
Only shortlisted
Candidates will be contacted.