The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for providing regulatory oversight, air navigation services and aviation training in Kenya.
REF: ANS/ENG/01/18
Department: Engineering Services
Reports To: Director Air Navigation Services Job Purpose To plan, implement and maintain quality and cost effective Aviation facilities, services and resources associated with air navigation services.
Responsibilities
- Formulating, planning and implementing policies, programmes and procedures concerning the acquisition and maintenance of Communication, navigation and surveillance facilities.
- Overseeing the implementation of technical standards and recommended practices as per ICAO annex 10 and Kenyan Standards.
- Investigating operational complaints and irregularities within the department and collaborating in the investigation of incidents and breaches of aviation regulations and procedures.
- Developing job description, maintaining discipline and ensuring proper deployment of staff in the department.
- Conducting regular performance reviews of staff to determine training and development needs and ensuring the highest standards of performance.
- Coordinating research and development of new systems and equipment.
- Preparing and implementing the department’s operational plans and budgets to achieve targets in line with the KCAA strategy.
- Coordinating with the planning and development team to identify improvements to the Engineering Services.
- Liaising with Internal Audit to ensure good governance in the department.
- Liaising with the Quality Management department to ensure effective service delivery.
- Liaising with the regulator to implement effective inspection and surveillance of equipment
- Managing Aeronautical frequency spectrum utilisation and coordinating the allocation of radio telephony call signs with ICAO.
- Developing and appraising Aeronautical Telecommunications infrastructure and systems.
- Maintaining safety management System for CNS.
- Performing other official duties as may be assigned by Director Air Navigation Services.
Qualifications
- A Masters degree in an aviation related field from a recognized University.
- Bachelor’s degree in either Electrical, Telecommunication, or Electronic Engineering from a recognised university.
- Certificate in at least three CNS Equipment Maintenance Courses.
- Registered as a professional Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
- Training in Management and Leadership
- 5 years’ experience in a senior position in a similar engineering environment.
- Proven experience for financial and people management. Knowledge and skills
- Extensive knowledge of the Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO standards.
- Project Management and Implementation skills.
- Knowledge of trends in the Aviation Industry.
- Ability to manage crises by directing recourses appropriately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literate
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