Ministry of Roads and Transport

State of Department of Transport

KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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 position in its establishment:

CHIEF INSPECTOR, AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND

1. JOB TITLE ADMINISTRATION – KCAA SCALE 5
(REF: ASSR/AW/04/25) – 1 POST

DEPARTMENT AIRWORTHINESS

REPORTS TO MANAGER AIRWORTHINESS

a) Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Interpreting and implementing airworthiness policies, standards, regulations
and Procedures;
ii. Reviewing and recommending amendments on technical guidance material;
iii. Planning for oversight of general aviation and commercial air transport
operators’ maintenance control, including inspections/audits;
iv. Coordinating with Flight Operations Inspectors to evaluate and recommend
for Approval of MEL and special operations authorizations including Extended
Diversion Time Operations (EDTO), Low Visibility Operations (e.g. Category
(CAT) II or III, Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM), (Performance
Based Navigation(PBN),North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA),
Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), Performance Based
Communication and surveillance (PBCS), Automatic Dependent Surveillance -
Broadcast (ADS-B), Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract (ADS-C) - in
coordination with flight operations inspectors);
v. planning for Certification and recommendation for issuance and renewal of
Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) certificate and Planning for
surveillance;
vi. Evaluating and Recommending for Issuance and renewal of certificates of
airworthiness;
vii. Evaluating and Recommending Issuance of aircraft special flight permit,
export and registration certificate;
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 viii. Evaluating and recommending for Approval of modifications and repairs,
either based on a supplemental type certificate or involving minor repairs;
ix. Developing and recommending approval of surveillance plan of aircraft
maintenance organizations, aircraft maintenance program, aircraft reliability
program and aircraft products manufacturing organizations;
x. Evaluating and recommending for issuance of certificate and Planning for
surveillance of Air operators main base, line stations maintenance and
xi. Planning and conducting surveillance for foreign operated aircraft;
xii. Certifying and recommending for issuance of Approved Maintenance Training
Organization (ATO) certificate and Planning for surveillance;
xiii. Evaluating and recommending for approval of Approved Maintenance
Organisations training programs;
xiv. Approving of applicants for an aircraft maintenance engineer license or
rating, validation or conversion of acquired Aircraft maintenance engineer
license;
xvi. Updating the Aircraft register;
xvii. Recommending for validation of Aircraft Type Certificates;
xviii. Conducting enforcement processes and resolution of safety concerns;
xix. Managing service difficulty reporting system;
xx. Validating aircraft manufacturer’s documents, noise Certificates;
xxi. Evaluating and recommending for Approval or acceptance of air operator
manuals; maintenance control manuals, mass and balance program, Aircraft
flight manual, aircraft loading and handling manual;
xxii. Recommending for approval qualifications of persons eligible to perform
duties on behalf of KCAA designees;
xxiii. Assisting in the airworthiness investigation of accidents;
xxiv. Evaluating and Recommending for approval of handling dangerous goods;
xxv. Recommending evaluation of aircraft lease agreements; and
xxvi. Preparing inspectors training plans, perform periodic evaluations and on job
training to senior airworthiness inspectors.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:
i. A minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience as an Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer in an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) or a Safety
Oversight Organization, three (3) years of which in a supervisory role.
ii. Bachelors degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or
equivalent qualification with a minimum of one (1) year as a certifying staff
and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licenses in any of the following
categories;

a) Category B1.1 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Turbine) - Category ‘A’

Aeroplane & ‘C’ Gas turbines Engines;
b) Category B1.2 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Piston) - Category ‘A’ Aeroplane
& ‘C’ Gas Piston Engines;

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 c) Category B1.3 (Helicopters Turbines) - Category ‘A’ and ‘C’ - Turbine
Engined Rotorcraft;
d) Category B1.4 (Helicopters Piston) - Category ‘A’ and ‘C’ - Piston
Engined Rotorcraft;
e) Category B2 (Avionics) - Category ‘X’ (Electricals, Instruments,
Automatic Pilots) and ‘R’ Radio.
OR
Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent qualification with a
minimum of one (1) year as a certifying staff and Aircraft Maintenance
Engineers Licenses in any of the following categories;

a) Category B1.1 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Turbine) - Category ‘A’

Aeroplane & ‘C’ Gas turbines Engines;
b) Category B1.2 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Piston) - Category ‘A’ Aeroplane
& ‘C’ Gas Piston Engines;
c) Category B1.3 (Helicopters Turbines) - Category ‘A’ and ‘C’ - Turbine
Engined Rotorcraft;
d) Category B1.4 (Helicopters Piston) - Category ‘A’ and ‘C’ - Piston
Engined Rotorcraft;
e) Category B2 (Avionics) - Category ‘X’ (Electricals, Instruments,
Automatic Pilots) and ‘R’ Radio.

iii. Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering,

Aerospace, Aviation, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution.
iv. Completed the following Five Core courses as identified in the Authority’s
inspector training system from an Institution recognized by ICAO:
a) New Employee Orientation;
b) GSI – Airworthiness Certification (Air Operator Certification and Aircraft
Maintenance Organization);
c) Air Operator Surveillance;
d) GSI Personnel Licensing (Personnel Licensing Procedures); and
e) Investigations (Compliance and Enforcement).
v. At least three type courses or three type ratings in Aircraft & Engines or
Avionics in any of the categories below:
a) Category B1.1 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Turbine) one of which must be on
an aircraft above 5,700kgs maximum take-off mass;
b) Category B1.2 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Piston) one of which must be on
an aircraft above 1,800kgs maximum take-off mass;
c) Category B1.3 (Helicopters Turbines) one of which must be on an aircraft
above 2,000kgs maximum take-off mass;
d) Category B1.4 (Helicopters Piston) one of which must be on an aircraft
above 1,800kgs maximum take-off mass;
e) Category B2 (Avionics) in the above categories.
vi. Certificate in Audit Techniques from an Institution recognized by ICAO;

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 vii. Certificate in Safety Management System (SMS) from an Institution
recognized by ICAO;
viii. Certificate in State Safety Programme/Management from an Institution
recognized by ICAO;
ix. Certificate in at least two (2) of the following courses as identified in the
Authority’s inspector training system from an Institution recognized by ICAO:
a) GSI Personnel Licensing (Designated Examiner Procedures;
b) GSI Personnel Licensing (Aviation Training Organizations);
c) Investigations (Aircraft Accident Investigation);
d) Foreign Air Carriers;
e) Major Repair and Alterations/Modification;
f) Aircraft Certification;
g) Cabin Safety; and
h) Certificate in any two Specific Operational Approval e.g. Extended
Diversion Twin Engine Operation (EDTO), Reduced Vertical Separation
Minima (RVSM), Category (CAT II or III), Performance Based Navigation
(PBN), North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA), Controller Pilot
Data Link Communications (CPDLC), Performance Based Communication
and surveillance (PBCS), Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast
(ADS-B), Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract (ADS-C).
x. Certificate in Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program Continuous Monitoring
Assessment (USOAP CMA) computer based training from an Institution
recognized by ICAO;
xi. Safety Oversight Managers Course from an Institution recognized by ICAO;
xii. Certificate in Human Factors from an Institution recognized by ICAO;
xiii. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution; and
xiv. Proficiency in computer application.

2. JOB TITLE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, AVIATION SAFETY AND SECURITY

TRAINING – KCAA SCALE 5 (REF: EASA/AS/12/25) –
1 POST

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC SERVICES

REPORTS TO REGISTRAR ACADEMIC SERVICES

a) Job Description

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

i. Interpreting and implementing training policies and regulations;

ii. Conducting research on subject matter for continuous improvement and
development of courses;
iii. Developing and reviewing programmes and course materials;
iv. Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson plans and course
reports;
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 v. Setting up of simulators, laboratories, workshops and classroom teaching
aids; and
vi. Evaluating, assessing and examining trainees in compliance with relevant
policies and guidelines, processing results.
vii. Training Delivery in the area of specialization;
viii. Monitoring and evaluating instructor performance;
ix. Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records;
x. Evaluating instructors in the school to identify their training and
development needs;
xi. Ensuring training manuals, methods, teaching aids and processes are
compliant to international regulations and standards;
xii. Coordinating development and update of curriculum including admission
requirements;
xiii. Coordinating the reviewing of training manuals, standardization of
instruction, learning methods, teaching aids and examination processes in
compliance to set regulations and standards;
xiv. Implementing stakeholder feedback processes to strengthen links
between students, industry and instructors;
xv. Implementing quality management systems, in liaison with the Quality
Management department, to ensure training manuals, learning methods
and aids, training delivery and examination processes are reliable,
compliant to regulatory / international standards;
xvi. Evaluating the section’s training programmes in terms of quality, student
feedback, attendance rates;
xvii. Assisting in designing customer tailored courses;
xviii. Providing career guidance to students in areas of specialization and act as
a resource person on training matters; and
xix. Coordinating with other sections / faculties on teaching facilities and
equipment for the proper planning of course delivery.

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

i. A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience as an Instructor

with at least three (3) years of which must be in a supervisory role;
ii. Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Aviation
Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Physical
Sciences, Information Science, or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
iii. Masters degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Aviation
Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Physical
Sciences, Information Science, or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
iv. Diploma in the following relevant Aviation disciplines: Aeronautical/
Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering, Aerodromes
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 Operations, Flight Operations, or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
OR
Certificates in the following relevant Aviation disciplines: Aerodromes
Operations, Flight Operations, Government Safety Inspector, Aviation
Security, Cabin Crew, Air Cargo Management and Dangerous Goods or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

v. Valid licenses or certificates of competency in the area of specialization in

accordance with the national and international standards and regulations,
where applicable:
a) Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related to the courses
to be conducted;
b) A valid Flight Operations Officer’s License or valid Cabin Crew
Certificate/ License or Commercial Pilot License with a minimum
of two years’ post qualification related work experience or have
held Flight Safety Inspector delegation from the Director General
of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority for FOO instructor;
c) National AVSEC Instructor Certification, AVSEC Management
course and ICAO Instructor Certification.

vi. Certificate in Advanced Instructional Technique course/Training Instructor

Course and TDC from a recognized institution;
vii. Membership to relevant professional body in good standing where
applicable;
viii. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks from a recognized institution;
ix. Good interpersonal and communication skills;
x. Shown merit, ability and competence as reflected in work performance
and results; and
xi. Proficiency in Computer Applications.

3. JOB TITLE CHIEF METEOROLOGY INSPECTOR

ANS, AERODROMES/MET LEGISLATION AND

DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT - KCAA SCALE 5 (REF: ASSR/AAS/07/25)
– 1 POST
REPORTS TO MANAGER, ANS, AERODROMES/MET LEGISLATION AND
ENFORCEMENT

a) Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

i. Conducting the inspection/audit/surveillance activities of Aeronautical
Meteorological Services;

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 ii. Identifying and proposing skills and resources requirements for Aeronautical
Meteorological Services oversight;
iii. Preparing and reviewing inspection/audit/surveillance reports for
approval/certification, as well as other evaluations and tests conducted;
iv. Reviewing inspections/audits processes, forms, checklists and reporting
mechanisms and proposes improvements;
v. Reviewing the civil aviation standards, regulations and guidance materials on
Aeronautical Meteorological Services and proposes changes, amendments
and improvements as necessary;
vi. Reviewing the Aeronautical Meteorological Service providers’ manuals for
compliance with regulatory requirements and recommends approval as
necessary;
vii. Identifying new developments and proposes changes to regulatory and
guidance materials;
viii. Performing inspections, audits and surveillance activities of Aeronautical
Meteorological Service providers for approvals/certification purposes;
ix. Implementing policies, standards, regulations and procedures for
Aeronautical Meteorological Services operations;
x. Implementing policies, standards, procedures for Aeronautical Meteorological
Services operations and regulations;
xi. Implementation of National Legislation and Regulations;
xii. Assessing and approving the use of new systems by Aeronautical
Meteorological Service providers;
xiii. Assessing the implementation of Quality Management Systems by the
Aeronautical Meteorological Service provider;
xiv. Conducting training and on-job-training for Aeronautical Meteorological
Service Inspectors
xv. Conducting rating boards for the licensing of air traffic controllers; and
xvi. Conducting training and OJT for Aeronautical Meteorological Service
Inspectors.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

i. A minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience as an Aeronautical

Meteorological Service Inspector or as a Meteorologist in weather forecasting
in an aviation environment, three (3) of which must have been in a
supervisory role;
ii. Bachelors Degree in Meteorology, or an equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;

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 iii. Masters Degree in meteorology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution;
iv. Operational MET Training Course from a recognized institution;
v. Certificate in Aeronautical Weather Forecasting;
vi. Certificate in Air Navigation Service Inspectors’ Course (ANS-MET) from an
institution recognized by ICAO;
vii. Certificate in Resolution of Safety issues from an institution recognized by
ICAO;
viii. Certificate in Auditing techniques for regulators course from an institution
recognized by ICAO;
ix. Certificate in Surveillance of Service Providers Course from an institution
recognized by ICAO;
x. Certificate in State Safety Programme from an institution recognized by
ICAO;
xi. Certificate in Aeronautical Meteorological Quality Management Systems
Implementation from a recognized institution;
xii. Certificate in Aeronautical Meteorological Quality Management Systems
Internal Quality Audit from a recognized institution;
xiii. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
xiv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
xv. Proficiency in computer applications;

CHIEF INSPECTOR, APPROVED TRAINING

4. JOB TITLE ORGANIZATION - KCAA SCALE 5 (REF: ASSR/PEL/03/25)
– 1 POST

DEPARTMENT AVIATION PERSONNEL LICENSING

REPORTS TO MANAGER, PERSONNEL LICENSING

a) Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i. Carrying out certification of approved Training Organizations;

ii. Certificating foreign-approved training organizations;
iii. Directing examination and audition of applicants seeking an instructor
authorization with an Approved Training Organization;
iv. Establishing and maintaining requirements for approval of approved Training
Organizations as directed by the Civil Aviation regulations;
v. Carrying out inspection of facilities, procedures, methods and records of
approved training organizations to ensure compliance with standard
requirements;
vi. Maintaining an inspection programme to ensure first-hand and current
training practices are observed;

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 vii. Evaluating applications for approval by training organization;
viii. Evaluating ground training curricula and study material submitted by
approved training organizations;
ix. Conducting Oral examination and auditions for ground instructors seeking
authorization to instruct at approved training organizations;
x. Carrying out evaluation of ground training, practical training, on-the-job
training and flight training of approved training organizations and recommend
remedial action to ensure standards are maintained;
xi. Evaluating effectiveness of safety management and quality assurance
systems;
xii. Preparing and carrying out surveillance activities of approved training
organizations;
xiii. Establishing and maintaining requirements for the recognition of foreign-
approved training organizations;
xiv. Directing evaluation of applications for approvals in relation to approved
training organizations;
xv. Establishing and maintaining standards of knowledge and instructing skills for
authorized instructors;
xvi. Carrying out evaluation of ground training, practical training, on-the-job
training and flight training of approved training organizations and recommend
remedial action to ensure standards are maintained; and
xvii. Participating in enforcement processes.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

i. A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must
be in a supervisory role;
ii. Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering,
Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering,
Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Commercial Pilots License or Airline Transport License or an Air Traffic
Controller’s License with 3 or more ratings, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s
License and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License in any of the following
categories:
a) Category B1.1 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Turbine) - Category ‘A’
Aeroplane & ‘C’ Gas turbines Engines;
b) Category B1.2 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Piston) - Category ‘A’ Aeroplane
& ‘C’ Gas Piston Engines;
c) Category B1.3 (Helicopters Turbines) - Category ‘A’ and ‘C’ - Turbine
Engined Rotorcraft;

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 d) Category B1.4 (Helicopters Piston) - Category ‘A’ and ‘C’ - Piston
Engined Rotorcraft;
e) Category B2 (Avionics) - Category ‘X’ (Electricals, Instruments,
Automatic Pilots) and ‘R’ Radio.

v. Approved Training Organization Certification course from an institution

recognized by ICAO;
vi. Certificate in Government Safety Inspectors (Personnel Licensing) Course or its
equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by ICAO;
vii. Auditing Techniques Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO;
viii. Human Factors in Aviation Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO;
ix. Customer Care in Aviation Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO;
x. On Job Training Instructors (OJTI) Certificate from an institution recognized by
ICAO;
xi. Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring
Approach (CMA) Auditors Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO;
xii. Surveillance Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO;
xiii. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than our (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
xiv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
xv. Proficiency in computer applications;

5. JOB TITLE DEAN OF STUDENTS – KCAA SCALE 5

(REF: EASA/AS/03/25) – 1 POST

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC SERVICES

REPORTS TO REGISTRAR ACADEMIC SERVICES

a) Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i. Guiding, counselling and coordinating students’ welfare;

ii. Formulating students’ recreational activities;
iii. Maintaining students’ records;
iv. Resolving student problems;
v. Reviewing and implementing rules and guidelines for students’ conduct;
vi. Maintaining calendar of events and activities for students;
vii. Organizing events in liaison with EASA alumni, parents, community and
professional organization;
viii. Promoting students’ community services, sports and social activities;
ix. Developing strategies and action plans to monitor students behaviour;
x. Ensuring adequate medical care and other essential support services are
availed to students;
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 xi. Coordinating maintenance of office equipment and machinery for use by the
students;
xii. Monitoring day to day essential support required for academic and co-
curricular activities of students;
xiii. Arranging special care for both needy and students with disabilities;
xiv. Preparing planning and executing programs for holistic development of the
students;
xv. Facilitating students to participate effectively in the management of the
school and also in organization of the students related activities;
xvi. Coordinating, supervising all activities of the Student Governing Council as
and when required;
xvii. Liaising with the Head of Hospitality, Security Officer and other officers of
EASA for all matters related to students’ Welfare;
xviii. Facilitating students to participate in events/programs outside EASA;
xix. Contacting Students guardians as and when required;
xx. Ensuring maintenance of students’ discipline in EASA;
xxi. Coordinating provision of chaplaincy services; and
xxii. Planning and implementing budgetary allocations for students’ extra curricula
activities.

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

i. A minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience in managing students
affairs or other related field three (3) of which must be in a supervisory
role;
ii. Masters Degree in Education, or Social Sciences or its equivalent from a
recognized institution;
iii. Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution;
iv. Relevant Professional qualification;
v. Member of a relevant professional body and in good standing;
vi. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized institution;
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results; and
viii. Proficiency in computer applications.

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 6. JOB TITLE AMEL EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATOR – KCAA SCALE 5
(REF: ASSR/PEL/04/25) – 1 POST

DEPARTMENT AVIATION PERSONNEL LICENSING

REPORTS TO MANAGER, PERSONNEL LICENSING

a) Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i. Preparing and periodically reviewing the syllabi of license and rating

examinations for aircraft maintenance personnel in their field of speciality,
defining the qualifying conditions and standards;
ii. Maintaining and developing aircraft maintenance licensing examinations for
all categories of and type ratings provided for in the civil aviation regulations;
iii. Producing and arranging for publication of relevant pamphlets and
information circulars for the guidance of applicants for licenses and ratings;
iv. Developing technical manuals, training handbooks, test standards, test items
and associated materials for personnel licensing training and testing;
v. Preparing examination questions for license and rating knowledge
examinations;
vi. Overseeing the marking, grading and compilation of candidates’ written
examinations;
vii. Maintaining statistical review to determine the effectiveness of license and
rating examinations;
viii. Evaluating technical knowledge qualifications presented in support of
applications for exemption from examination for licenses and ratings;
ix. Evaluating technical knowledge level of competency of foreign licenses and
ratings;
x. Assessing extent of technical knowledge examinations and/or skill tests to be
taken by applicants for the validation or conversion of foreign licenses and
ratings;
xi. Briefing and liaising with examination supervisors and supervise aircraft
maintenance engineers license examinations;
xii. Preparing examination questions and marking schemes, to ensure that
standards consistent with current practices and the privileges granted by the
licenses or ratings in question are established and maintained;
xiii. Establishing and maintaining a system for ensuring that oral, written and
practical examining techniques are effective and compatible with the current
aviation environment;
xiv. Establishing and maintaining an efficient system for the preparing and
recording examination or test reports;
xv. Evaluating applications for exemption from type rating examination from
applicants who have completed an approved course of training;
xvi. Organizing and overseeing the training of Examiners to ensure effectiveness;
xvii. Supervising training and performance of designated examiners;
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xviii. Planning, undertaking and overseeing the surveillance of Designated
Examiners;
xix. Making resolution of safety concerns; and
xx. Participating in enforcement processes.

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

i. Ten (10) years’ relevant work experience with three (3) years as a Senior
Officer or in a comparable position in public or private sector;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical
Engineering, Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or
an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Aeronautical Engineering,
Aviation Management, Education, Curriculum Development, or an equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Certificate in Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
v. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License in any of the following categories:

a) Category B1.1 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Turbine) - Category ‘A’

Aeroplane & ‘C’ Gas turbines Engines;
b) Category B1.2 (Fixed wing - Aeroplane Piston) - Category ‘A’ Aeroplane
& ‘C’ Gas Piston Engines;
c) Category B1.3 (Helicopters Turbines) - Category ‘A’ and ‘C’ - Turbine
Engined Rotorcraft;
d) Category B1.4 (Helicopters Piston) - Category ‘A’ and ‘C’ - Piston
Engined Rotorcraft;
e) Category B2 (Avionics) - Category ‘X’ (Electricals, Instruments,
Automatic Pilots) and ‘R’ Radio.

vi. Certificate in Government Safety Inspectors (Personnel Licensing) Course or

its equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by ICAO;
vii. On Job Training Instructors (OJTI) Certificate from an institution recognized
by ICAO;
viii. Audit Techniques Course from an institution recognized by ICAO; or Universal
Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach
(CMA) Auditors Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO;
ix. Aviation Examiners Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO or
Examination System Management Certificate;
x. Resolution of Safety Issues Certificate from an institution recognized by
ICAO;
xi. Surveillance Certificate from an institution recognized by ICAO;
xii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
xiii. Proficiency in computer applications;
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 7. JOB TITLE SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER – KCAA SCALE 6
(REF: HR/25) – 1 POST

DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS TO MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION

a) Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

i. Ensuring general cleanliness in offices is undertaken;
ii. Supervising allocation of office accommodation;
iii. Supervision of support service within Authority;
iv. Monitoring location and movement of office equipment and materials;
v. Overseeing caretaking and ensuring the safety of assets of the Authority at
Aviation House.
vi. Coordinating identification of office equipment and furniture requirement for the
Authority;
vii. Providing cross-functional liaison for administrative matters;
viii. Facilitating meetings, conferences and other special events;
ix. Ensuring general maintenance of office equipment’s and building is undertaken;
x. Generating administrative reports on repairs and maintenance; and
xi. Facilitate renewal of the Authority’s assets insurance policies.
xii. Supervising and initiating training & development of administrative staff;

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

i. Four (4) years working experience in Administration at the level of officer I or

its equivalent;
ii. Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public/Business
Administration, Office Management, any Social Science or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Membership to a recognized professional body and in good standing as
applicable;
iv. Certificate in Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
recognized institution;
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.

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 8. JOB TITLE SENIOR STORES OFFICER – KCAA SCALE 6
(REF: HR/25) – 1 POST

DEPARTMENT PROCUREMENT

REPORTS TO MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

a) Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Coordinating procurement for respective Directorates and KCAA stations;
ii. Ensuring Safe custody of all Procurement records/documents;
iii. Monitoring and evaluating movement of stores;
iv. Undertaking market surveys on the cost of goods, works and services;
v. Participating in the assessing of items/stores for disposal;
vi. Preparing tender documents for Open Tender, Restricted tender, invitations to
tender, expressions of interest, tender adverts and supervise the distribution of
the tender documents to interested or invited bidders;
vii. Debriefing all bidders on outcome of respective tenders;
viii. Following up of contract preparation to ensure timely execution and performance
of contracts;
ix. Filing of all tender documents for respective tenders which includes and not
limited to Purchase Requisition, specifications, approval memo, tender
document, evaluation reports, award approvals, copy of contract/LPO/LSO,
progress report of contract implementation, Inspection and Acceptance
Certificate and Completion report;
x. Ensuring safe keeping of Bid Bonds of various Bidders from all Evaluated
Tenders;
xi. Ensuring release of bid Bonds to the Bidders whenever they come to collect
them on conclusion of Tender processes;
xii. Ensuring compliance with re- order levels for various stock items;
xiii. Preparing periodic reports for all contracts awarded;
xiv. Raising Quotations for supply of goods, works and/or services for various
procurements as assigned;
xv. Expediting on LPO/LSOs issued to suppliers; and
xvi. Participating in Tender opening and Evaluation process.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have at least:
i. Four (4) years’ work experience in Supply Chain Management at the level officer
I or its equivalent;

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 ii. Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement Management,
Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;

OR
Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business
Administration, Economics, Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Procurement or
Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
iii. Hold valid practicing License for supply chain management from the Kenya
Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
iv. Registration with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or
equivalent professional body and in good standing;
v. Certificate in supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
recognized institution;
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
vii. Proficiency in computer applications.

9. JOB TITLE SENIOR LECTURER, AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

KCAA SCALE 6 (REF: EASA/AS/21/25) – 1 POST
ACADEMIC SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT- AVIATION SAFETY AND
REPORTS TO SECURITY TRAINING

a) Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i. Interpreting and implementing training policies and regulations;

ii. Conducting research on subject matter for continuous improvement and
development of courses;
iii. Developing and reviewing programmes and course materials;
iv. Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson plans;
v. Training delivery in the area of specialization;
vi. Setting up of simulators, laboratories, workshops and classroom teaching
aids;
vii. Evaluating, assessing and examining trainees in compliance with relevant
policies and guidelines, processing results;
viii. Managing courses which includes preparation of course plans, course
evaluation and reporting;
ix. Providing subject-matter expertise, advising and offering guidance as
required by teaching staff, internal and external stakeholders, including
the Authority;
x. Monitoring and evaluating instructor’s performance;
xi. Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records; and

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 xii. Ensuring training manuals, methods, teaching aids and processes are
compliant with national and international standards and regulations.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to the grade an officer must have at least:
i. Four (4) years’ experience as an Instructor/practice in the Aeronautical
Engineering;
ii. Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Aviation
Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Physical
Sciences, Information Science, or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Diploma in Aeronautical/ Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication
Engineering.
iv. Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related to the courses to be
conducted;
v. Certificate in Instructor Development Programme/Instructional Technique
course or Training of trainers (TOT) course from a recognized institution;
vi. Membership to relevant professional body in good standing where
applicable;
vii. Certificate in Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from
a recognized institution;
viii. Shown merit, ability and competence as reflected in work performance
and results; and
ix. Proficiency in computer applications.

SENIOR LECTURER, FLIGHT SAFETY - KCAA SCALE 6

10. JOB TITLE (REF: EASA/AS/15/25) – 1 POST

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC SERVICES

REPORTS TO HEAD OF DEPARTMENT- AVIATION SAFETY AND

SECURITY TRAINING

a) Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i. Interpreting and implementing training policies and regulations;

ii. Conducting research on subject matter for continuous improvement and
development of courses;
iii. Developing and reviewing programmes and course materials;
iv. Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson plans;
v. Training delivery in the area of specialization;

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 vi. Setting up of simulators, laboratories, workshops and classroom teaching
aids;
vii. Evaluating, assessing and examining trainees in compliance with relevant
policies and guidelines, processing results;
viii. Managing courses which includes preparation of course plans, course
evaluation and reporting;
ix. Providing subject-matter expertise, advising and offering guidance as
required by teaching staff, internal and external stakeholders, including
the Authority;
x. Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records; and
xi. Ensuring training manuals, methods, teaching aids and processes are
compliant with national and international standards and regulations.

b). Person Specifications

For appointment to the grade an officer must have at least:
i. Four (4) years’ experience as an Instructor/practice in the relevant field;
ii. Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Aviation
Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Physical
Sciences, Information Science, or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Diploma in the following relevant Aviation disciplines:, Aeronautical/
Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering, Flight Operations,
or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;

OR
Certificates in the following relevant Aviation disciplines: Flight
Operations, Government Safety Inspector, or any other relevant and
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

i. Valid licenses or certificates of competency in the area of specialization in

accordance with the national and international standards and regulations:
a. Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related to the courses
to be conducted;
b. A valid Flight Operations Officer’s License (FOO) or valid Cabin
Crew Certificate/ License or Commercial Pilot License
ii. Certificate in Instructor Development Programme/Instructional Technique
course or Training of trainers (TOT) course from a recognized institution;
iii. Membership to relevant professional body in good standing where
applicable;
iv. Certificate in Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from
a recognized institution;
v. Shown merit, ability and competence as reflected in work performance
and results; and
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.

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11. JOB TITLE KCAA SCALE 7 (REF: EASA/AS/22/25) – 1 POST

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC SERVICES

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT- AVIATION SAFETY AND
REPORTS TO SECURITY TRAINING

a). Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

i. Implementing training policies and regulations;

ii. Conducting research on subject matter for continuous improvement and
development of courses;
iii. Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson plans;
iv. Training delivery in the area of specialization;
v. Setting up of simulators, laboratories, workshops and classroom teaching
aids;
vi. Evaluating, assessing and examining trainees in compliance with relevant
policies and guidelines, processing results;
vii. Managing courses which includes preparation of course plans, course
evaluation and reporting;
viii. Providing subject-matter expertise, advising and offering guidance as
required by teaching staff, internal and external stakeholders, including
the Authority;
ix. Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records; and
x. Ensuring training manuals, methods, teaching aids and processes are
compliant with national and international standards and regulations.

b). Person Specifications

For appointment to the grade an officer must have at least:

x. Two (2) years’ experience as an Instructor/practice in the Aeronautical
Engineering;
xi. Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Aviation
Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Physical
Sciences, Information Science, or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
xii. Diploma in Aeronautical/ Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication
Engineering.

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 xiii. Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related to the courses to be
conducted;
xiv. Certificate in Instructor Development Programme/Instructional Technique
course or Training of trainers (TOT) course from a recognized institution;
xv. Membership to relevant professional body in good standing where
applicable;
xvi. Shown merit, ability and competence as reflected in work performance
and results; and
xvii. Proficiency in computer applications.

12. JOB TITLE LECTURER I, AIRLINE/AIRPORT OPERATIONS - KCAA

SCALE 6 (REF: EASA/AS/16/25) – 2 POSTS

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC SERVICES

REPORTS TO HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – AVIATION BUSINESS

a) Job Description

i. Implementing training policies and regulations;

ii. Conducting research on subject matter for continuous improvement and
development of courses;
iii. Preparing course plans, schemes of work and lesson plans;
iv. Training delivery in the area of specialization;
v. Setting up of simulators, laboratories, workshops and classroom teaching
aids;
vi. Evaluating, assessing and examining trainees in compliance with relevant
policies and guidelines, processing results;
vii. Managing courses which includes preparation of course plans, course
evaluation and reporting;
viii. Providing subject-matter expertise, advising and offering guidance as
required by teaching staff, internal and external stakeholders, including
the Authority;
ix. Monitoring and evaluating instructor’s performance;
x. Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records; and
xi. Ensuring training manuals, methods, teaching aids and processes are
compliant with national and international standards and regulations.

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to the grade an officer must have at least:

i. Two (2) years’ experience as an Instructor/practice in the relevant field;
ii. Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Aviation
Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Physical
Sciences, Information Science, or any other relevant and equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
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 iii. Diploma/Certificates in airline and/or airport operations or any other
relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Certificate of competency in the area of specialization in accordance with
the national and international standards and regulations:
v. Certificate in Instructor Development Programme/Instructional Technique
course or Training of trainers (TOT) course from a recognized institution;
vi. Shown merit, ability and competence as reflected in work performance
and results; and
vii. Proficiency in computer applications.

Interested candidates are required to submit their application letters quoting the job
reference number on the envelope & application letter and 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 10th February 2025.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates

and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. Note that persons
with disabilities are required to attach a copy of a 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.

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