Kenya Airways Internship

Kenya Airways Internship

Location: Nairobi,KE

Department Description

Thank you for your interest in the Kenya Airways Internship Program. Three (3) Month internships are available in most of our business units which include Finance, Ground Services, Commercial, Technical, Human Resources, Information Systems, Flight Operations, Operations Control Centre and Cargo.

The internship will offer you a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in your chosen field as well as assist you to develop skills that will provide you with an advantage in the job market.

In addition, you will gain real business experience and exposure in a leading company that is truly the Pride of Africa.

Brief Description

The purpose of the Program is to provide an opportunity for university and college students to become familiar with the operations of Kenya Airways, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job training as part of the course requirements, during vacations before resuming studies.

Detailed Description

During the internship, students shall be placed in one of the departments or units of Kenya Airways and, to the extent possible, shall be given assignments relevant to their current studies.

Before the end of the program, the interns must submit a brief report about their experience/ learning in Kenya Airways and provide ideas and suggestions that can help improve the Program in future years.

Requirements

·         A citizen of Kenya A student pursuing an undergraduate degree/College diploma in an accredited university/college, who will continue his/her graduate studies or graduate right after the period of the internship.

·         Have a minimum grade of B (plain) in KCSE or equivalent O’level certification

·         Candidates afforded internship in the past by Kenya Airways are not eligible to apply

Conditions

·         Kenya Airways does not provide medical insurance cover for Interns. Those selected for internship will be required to submit proof of medical insurance while at Kenya Airways.

·         Since the hiring for the Internship Program is done locally, Kenya Airways does not pay transportation costs whatsoever.

·         Because Internship Program is addressed to students who are pursuing their degree programs or diploma programs, participation in the program will not extend beyond three (3) months.

Documentation that will be required should you be selected for internship are: 

1.   Letter from learning institution requesting for internship and confirming that this is part of the course requirement

2.   Original and copy of KCSE/GCSE Certificate

3.   Certificate of Good Conduct

4.   Insurance cover

How to Apply

Kenya Airways only accepts online applications for internships. Please ensure that you create your account and update your account details before applying for internship. We will not consider your application if it is incomplete, or if it contains false or inaccurate information.

Making duplicate applications will render your application invalid.

Application Deadlines:

For the January – March program, applications are due by November 30th

Apply here 

Safarilink Cessna Caravan Captains Jobs in Kenya

Pilot Vacancy

Safarilink is a well established, reputable aviation company based at Wilson airport operating scheduled services and charter flights within Kenya and East Africa

To meet planned fleet expansion it is looking to employ several Cessna Caravan Captains. 

The minimum requirements are:

• CPL License
• 1500 hours total time
• 700 hours as PIC on type

The terms of employment and remuneration are market competitive and include medical cover insurance and a pension scheme.
 

Send your CV and cover letter on or before 16th April 2013 to:
 

Chief Pilot
Safarilink Aviation
P.O.Box 5616-00506, 

Nairobi
 

Or E-mail:mathew@flysafarilink.com

Samaritan’s Purse Pilot Job in Eldoret Kenya

Position Title: Pilot

Duty Station: Eldoret

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. 

Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill the above position.

Job Summary

Perform the duties of an FAA Licensed pilot and Mechanic for Samaritan’s Purse Mission Aviation Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Fly and maintain Samaritan’s Purse operated aircraft;
• Performs pilot duties as needed or assigned;
• Files flight plans as needed or assigned;
• Obtains weather data and interprets data based on flight plan;
• Completes aircraft weight and balances for flights;
• Loads and unloads passenger’s luggage in aircraft;
• Keeps assigned aircraft charts and software updated;
• Keeps the aircraft clean, neat, and polished when home and away from the home base including sanitizing the aircraft restroom facilities after each flight;
• Assists in the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of SP facilities.
• Works with the FAA as assigned;
• Represents Samaritan’s Purse as a professional when dealing with donors, government officials, and others;
• Assists with office duties and other duties as assigned;
• Perform pre-flight and post flight cheques as needed to ensure safety
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers;
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public;
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff;

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain a personal relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education / Experience Needed

• Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies.
• FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Pilot certificates. Must possess a valid FAA Commercial or ATP pilot certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument Ratings.
• Minimum of 1500 flight hours total time. More than 2500 flight hours desired.
• Must have an FAA A&P mechanic certificate, or equivalent, with a minimum of one year experience.
• Language Ability. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors;
• Mathematical Skills. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
• Reasoning Ability. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Skills Required

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus;
• The work environment characteristics consist of a temporary office when not flying and performing maintenance outside on the apron.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions and location may have security concerns.

Submission of Applications

Interested applicants should submit their C.V. only and an application letter to hrspkenya@samaritan.org to be received not later than 2nd April, 2013.

Only email applications will be accepted. 

The position title (as is on the advert) should be indicated on the subject line

Etihad Airways General Manager Job in Kenya

Now hiring General Manager in Kenya
 

As the World’s Leading Airline*, now flying to more than 80 destinations in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and North America, we set our standards higher than the rest. 

And as we continue rising to the top, we are looking for a General Manager - Kenya to join our team.

We are interested in degree qualified applicants with at least 10 to 15 years sales management experience from either the airline, hospitality or travel and tourism industries.

You will have a large degree of autonomy on how you run the business in order to meet the country sales and market share targets. 

You must be able to conduct a full competitive analysis in order to prepare and deliver on your country sales plan.

 In order to be successful you must possess deep industry knowledge and an entrepreneurial attitude.

For more information and to apply visit: careers.etihadairways.com
 

Deadline for applications is 4th March 2013
 

*2012, 2011, 2010 & 2009 World Travel Awards

Precision Air - Country Manager Job in Kenya

 Precision Air Services Plc is a fast growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in partnership with
Kenya Airways, with its strategies to expand wings beyond East Africa and Africa.

In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction we wish to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in this challenging position.

Country Manager-Kenya

Reports To: National Sales Manager
Duty Station: Kenya

Role Purpose Statement: - To sell Precision Air products and network to achieve the set sales and marketing objectives and targets within the assigned territory.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and drive the Passenger Sales and Marketing plan guaranteeing exposure of Precision Air’s product facilitating delivery of the company’s Sales targets and business objectives in the assigned territory.
• Liaise with GSA to build and maintain sales team representation and network to ensure sustenance of profitable sales revenues and market share for Precision Air.
• Analysis of business environment to facilitate timely response to developing market trends to maximise on opportunities that arise and minimise adverse impact on company sales.
• Monitor competitor activities, evaluate recommend competitive strategy and pricing levels to deliver expected yield, margin and revenue targets
• To be the principal administrator for Precision Air in the assigned territory safeguarding PW’s interests.
• Provide input and participate in the identification and progress of new business opportunities for revenue growth (through special prorate/ interline agreements /partnerships etc).
• Participate in PW’s passenger revenue budget process for the assigned territory.
• Assess and propose appropriate incentive schemes to TA, Corporate travel, and Govt so as to enhance productivity, efficiency and maximisation of revenue.
• Develop and monitor expenditure budget/actual and control costs.
• Any other duties as May be assigned by your Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Graduate or 5 years airline experience sales and marketing.
• Proficient in spoken and written English & French Languages
• Excellent computer data analysis and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, visionary Planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of airline business processes is an added advantage.

Competencies

• High level of integrity, Customer focused and good PR
• Decisive and confident and result oriented
• Good negotiator, presenter and articulate communicator
• Revenue and cost conscious

Remuneration and Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Not later than 17th September 2012

Mode of Application:

If you feel you meet the above requirements please send your application and CV to the address below.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Human Resources and Administration Manager
Precision Air Services Plc
Mail Box 70770
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
E-mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com

Instructor

 An upcoming flight training school is looking for an experienced instructor. 

The successful candidate must possess at least a CPL, a flight instructor rating, a good knowledge of regulations plus good instructional techniques. 

He/She should be ready to work out of Nairobi.

Apply to:

The Director
P.O. Box 45538 - 00100
Nairobi

Copy to:

The Director General
KCAA
P.O Box 30163 - 00100
Nairobi

Deadline: 02 July 2012

Jubba Airways - First Officer (Boeing 737-200/400)

Position: First Officer: Boeing 737-200/400

Experience Required:

Current - Commercial Pilot License

Valid - Medical Certificate

Minimum Total Hours - 1000hrs

Recurrence on type with in 6 months

ICAO English Level 4/5

If you posses the above requirement, send your application to:

Jubba Airways

P.O Box 10718-00100,
Panari Sky Center, Nairobi

Email: sales@jubbaairways.com

Not later than 06/07/2012

DAC Aviation - Captains, First Officers and Chef - Jobs in Kenya and DRC

 DAC Aviation (EA) Limited provides turn-key contract air service, including aircraft, aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts, flight training, flight personnel and related aviation support systems. 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is heavily involved in humanitarian projects through the logistical support of commercial, governmental and nongovernmental projects in Afghanistan, Sudan, the democratic republic of Congo, Chad and neighboring countries.
 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is seeking self driven, exceptional and suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions below:
 

Captains CRJ
 

Qualifications and experience
 

The successful candidate:

• Must have a valid ATPL
• Must have current instrument rating
• Must have 4000 hours total time
• Must have 750 hours on type (CRJ)
• Must be current on type (CRJ)
• Must have 1500 hours minimum on high performance aircraft (Turbo prop)

First Officers CRJ
 

Qualifications and experience

• Must have CPL/IR (Commercial Pilots License/Instrument Rating)
• Must have 1500 hrs total time
• Must have 250 hrs total time as PIC
• Must have 300 hrs time on type and in similar type of operations

Chef (DRC)
 

We seek to recruit an experienced cook to join our team in. 

This position is based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

We are looking for someone with at least two years experience cooking in different international styles and
cuisines. 

We are looking for someone who is hard-working, organized, creative, and passionate about food
and customer service. 

The ideal candidate must be able to work in a high-pressure and demanding environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also able to work unsupervised. 

The individual must be flexible and willing to work on different schedules including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. 

Experience planning and preparing meals for large numbers in an international setting is desirable
 

Applicants must possess:

• Formal training as a Cook/ Chef
• Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation
• Kitchen maintenance and cleaning
• Maintaining and ordering stocks and supplies
• Menu planning
• Following food safety requirements
• Budgetary planning skills

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.
 

The application should reach us by 13th June, 2012. 

Applications can also be sent via email to jobs@dacaviation.com. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

The Human Resources Manager,
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi
 

All Pilots MUST send a copy of their application to:

The Director General, KCAA, 

P.O Box 30163, 00100
Nairobi
 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer

Director of Air Accident Investigation, and Investigator in Chief (Operations) Jobs in Kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

 

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

• Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.
• Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry of Transport

Director of Air Accident Investigation 

One (1) Post V/No. 144/2012
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: Ksh.235,900 p.m. 

(Job Group ‘T’)

Allowances payable
House Allowance Ksh. 80,000
Leave allowance Ksh. 20,000
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 24,000
Domestic Servant Allowance Ksh. 15,600
Extraneous Allowance Ksh. 60,000
Entertainment Allowance Ksh. 65,000

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• a Bachelors degree from a recognized university;
• a Professional Pilot License OR Airline Transport Pilot’s License OR Commercial Pilot’s license with Instrument and Twin Engine Rating;
• a minimum of one thousand (1000) hours flying experience;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution;
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in civil aircraft accident investigation;
• attended a Government Safety Inspector’s (Flight Operations) Course or its equivalent;
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation related organization in a management level; and
• a certificate in management training from a recognized institution.

OR

• a Bachelors degree from a recognized university;
• an Air Traffic Controller’s License with Aerodrome, Approach, Approach Radar, Area Radar and Area Airways Control Ratings;
• a minimum of seven (7) years experience in Air Traffic Control;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution;
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in civil aircraft accident investigation;
• attended a Government Safety Inspector’s (Flight Operations) Course or its equivalent;
• attended Airline Transport Pilot License Ground Course:
• a current Private Pilot’s License;
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation related organization in a management level: and
• a certificate in management training from a recognized institution.

OR

• a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a comparable qualification from a recognized university:
• a minimum of five (5) years relevant aviation experience, which should include experience on large pressurized aircraft with maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 5,700 kgs and above;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution;
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in civil aircraft accident investigation;
• attended a Government Safety Inspector’s (Airworthiness) Course or its equivalent;
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation related organization in a management level: and
• a certificate in management training from a recognized institution.

OR

• a Bachelors degree from a recognized university;
• an aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License with ratings which include twin-engine aircraft of maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 5,700 kgs and above and the relevant type training certificates;
• a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in the field of aircraft maintenance, which should include experience on large pressurized aircraft;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution;
• a minimum of three (3) years experience in civil aircraft accident
• attended a Government Safety Inspector’s (Airworthiness) Course or its equivalent;
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation related organization in a management level: and
• a certificate in management training from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for all Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigations.
• He/she will be the Head of the Air Accident Investigation Department in the Ministry of Transport.

Investigator in Chief (Operations)

One (1) Post V/No. 145/2012
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: Kshs.219,700 p.m. 

(Job Group ‘S’)

Allowances Payable
Responsibility Allowance Ksh. 60,000
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 20,000
Extraneous Allowance Ksh. 35,000
Leave Allowance Ksh. 20,000

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized university;
• a professional Pilot License or its equivalent i.e. Airline Transport Pilot’s License or Commercial Pilot’s License with Instrument and Twin Engine Ratings;
• a minimum of five hundred (500) hours flying experience;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution; and
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation-related organization preferably in airline operations, flight operations or flight safety.

N.B. A certificate in Government Safety Inspector’s (Flight Operations) Course or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
OR

• a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized university;
• an Air Traffic Controller’s License with Aerodrome, Approach, Approach Radar, Area Radar and Area Airways control Ratings;
• a minimum of seven (7) years experience in Air Traffic Control;
• a certificate in aircraft accident investigation from a recognized training institution; and
• broad based knowledge of aviation to include considerable experience in an aviation-related organization preferably in airline operations, flight operations or flight safety.

N.B. A Private Pilots license and attendance of a Government Safety Inspector’s (Flight Operations) Course will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

The Duties and responsibilities of Investigator in Chief include:

• conducting, Accident Investigation assignments as the Investigator in Charge (IIC),compiling reports following investigations and making safety recommendations;
• representing Kenya as the Country’s accredited representative in accidents being conducted by other states outside Kenya;
• monitoring implementation of recommendations made following accident investigation by Kenya or any other State;
• monitoring implementation of ICAO Standards and recommended practices by Kenya Accident Investigation Department and making recommendations on review of the procedures manual as a result;
• administration and development of Aircraft Accident Investigation and prevention programmes;
• developing and implementing training programmes for Accident Investigators; and
• advising the Director on Policy Matters affecting Aircraft Accident Services in the Country.

World Food Programme - National Aviation Safety Officer Job in Kenya

World Food Programme
Vacancy Announcement No: ODN/007/2012
 

National Aviation Safety Officer

Contract : Fixed Term Appointment
Grade : NOC
Duty Station : WFP’s Regional Aviation Safety Office based in Nairobi
Salary : As per UN Salary Scale

This vacancy announcement is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

WFP’s Regional Aviation Safety Office based in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan national to fill the post of National Aviation Safety Officer in support of its humanitarian air operations in Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.

Key tasks and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of Regional Aviation Safety Officer the National Aviation Safety Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensure the effectiveness of the aviation safety program and data collection in the region.
• Perform aviation safety and quality monitoring.
• Maintain a safety management information system and database locally.
• Assist safety and quality processes including audits and inspections
• Identify aviation safety hazards and ensure that accurate reporting and internal quality control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
• Perform follow-up and analysis of occurrences using such methods as: trend monitoring, deep treatment (single occurrence-investigative needs), precursor detection (data mining), risk assessment & classification (prioritisation of oversight), statistics, standard reports and analysis workbenches, and remedial action monitoring.
• Ensure data quality, data entry and effective monitoring processes.
• Enhance air transport operations’ and service providers’ reporting systems and data sharing.
• Perform risk assessment and regarding the findings perform corrective actions.
• Disseminate significant safety information to all concerned parties.
• Enhance service providers’ safety culture and promotion of safety awareness.
• Ensure that all staff is adequately trained. Train safety and air transport personnel to use aviation safety information system prior to safety and quality monitoring and risk management. Identify any additional training needs to achieve high working standards.
• Assist in the implementation of the aviation safety information system and network
• Supervise staff as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• University degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, quality assurance, technical, statistics or management; and with equivalent professional operational experience in aviation. Training and knowledge of aviation is an essential qualification, with a recognized commercial pilot, aircraft engineer, or dispatching license. 
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible, practical commercial aviation and professional experience, with at least one or more years experience with safety or quality assurance programmes. Job related experience in working in the field of commercial aviation of which at least one year or more was closely related to humanitarian air operations or food aid related work. Adequate knowledge and experience of aircraft technical, flight operations or air traffic management sectors. Proficiency in Windows (MS Word, Excel), database experience. 
• Language: Fluency in both written and oral English. 
• Other desirable skills: Training and /or experience in aviation safety management and proven interest to develop aviation safety. Additional computer knowledge such as use of graphical, spreadsheet and other software packages.

Interested Kenyan nationals meeting the above qualifications are required to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of education certificates, names and telephone numbers or email addresses of three work referees by e-mail to: WFP.ODNHR@WFP.ORG quoting the VA no. and the title of the position in the subject line.

Applicants should also complete and submit a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc.

Closing date: 09 June 2012. 

Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

NB: WFP does not charge fees from applicants at any stage during the recruitment process.

ALS Limited - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Kenya

ALS Limited

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Job Purpose

For aircraft maintained by ALS Ltd

• To carry out and/or certify routine, unscheduled and corrective maintenance on Bombardier Dash 8 and/or Beechcraft 1900 series aircraft, as permitted by the company authorization:
• Assist in carrying out routine, unscheduled and corrective maintenance on other aircraft types.
• Have a minimum of three years experience.
• Certifying Engineer on the Dash 8 and PW 120 series.
• Must be willing to work outside Kenya on rotation.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that work is carried out to the required specification and standards;
• Ensure that regulatory and safety requirements are met;
• Supervision of staff as required
• Other duties as directed by the Base Maintenance Manager and/or Line Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Qualification

• Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority basic “A” and “C” (turbine) License;
• Having received initial type training on:
• •  Bombardier Dash 8 classic series, incl. P & W PW100 series engines;
  •  Beechcraft 1900 series, Incl. P & W PT6A series engines;

• At least 2 years of type –related practical experience, base and line Maintenance, in the capacity of certifying engineer.

Applications

If you meet the requirements of the above position and you are looking for an exciting career, please send your application letter accompanied by copies of certificates and testimonials and a comprehensive CV to either of the following addresses:-

Human Resources Manager
ALS Limited
P O Box 41937 – 00100 -Nairobi

E-mail address: hr@als.co.ke

So as to reach not later than 18th May 2012

Kenya Airways - Direct Entry Captains (Jet Engine) Jobs

Applications are invited for Direct Entry Captains for our jet engine fleet.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 4,000 hours including 2,000hrs PI plus 500hrs on Type (or similar aircraft)

Current on type

Valid ATPL and Instrument rating

Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate

At least level 4 English

In addition, to excel ¡n our team, you will have these competencies:-

• Sound judgment
• Ability to lead
• Customer oriented approach
• Excellent communicator
• High level of integrity and team spirit.

Successful expatriate candidates will be employed on a three - year renewable contract basis.

If you would wish to be considered for these positions, please visit the Kenya Airways Web Site: http://www.kenya-airways.com and click on Careers to apply to reach us not later than 9th March 2012

KWS - Human Capital Deputy Director, Customer Service Head, Senior Scientist Ecological Monitoring, Marketing Manager and Helicopter Pilot Kenyan Jobs

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya.


Arising out of the structure review in line with the new Strategic Plan, the Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following established and vacant positions at its Headquarters.


1. Deputy Director, Human Capital


JG “2”


One (1) Post


Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the management of the Human Capital function.


The key objective will be to steer the formulation and implementation of the Service Human Capital strategies, policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective acquisition, placement, development and retention of the required Human Capital capacity.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulating and reviewing Human Capital policies and ensuring efficient implementation;
• Advising Management on HC issues;
• Forecasting the manpower and skills needs;
• Coordinating performance management strategies
• Managing staff welfare schemes including staff counseling;
• Managing reward strategies
• Guiding management and line management on all Human Capital matters
• Coordinating effective implementation of employee wellness programmes in consultation with relevant Government agencies and Partners.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree with a specialization in Human Resources Management.
• CPS (K) and a certificate in workplace counseling is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Balanced Scorecard performance management tool
• At least (8) years in HR Management, (5) of which should be at Senior Management level in a comparable organization.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing Human Capital strategies as well as initiating and implementing HR reforms
• Team player with excellent managerial, organization, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability in motivating and leading successful teams.
• Strong ICT skills.
• Good knowledge of the Kenya labour laws.

2. Head of Customer Service


JG “3b”


One (1) Post


Reporting to the Deputy Director Strategy & Change, the overall responsibility will be to ensure retention of customers by supervising a service team that ensures efficient responses to our customers and effective execution of the service resolutions.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistency in the appropriate and effective use of service recovery methods by setting the customer relations standards.
• Monitor overall effectiveness of Customer Relations response to and retention of customers.
• Acknowledge online and offline customer complaints, compliments or suggestions (opportunities to improve) to assure customers and indicate cause of action.
• Ensure motivation, coaching & training of service teams.
• Develop a customer database for purposes of rolling out Customer Relationship Management program.
• Manage service and process improvement projects.
• Supervise and implement recommendations from customer satisfaction feedback system.
• Work with all park management teams to significantly raise service standards.

Job Requirements

• Business related degree with a bias on relationship management
• 3 years practical experience in managing a service team in a busy service environment.
• Proven customer related training.
• IT proficiency

3. Senior Scientist Ecological Monitoring


JG “4”


One (1) Post


Reporting to the Head of Ecological Monitoring, the overall responsibility will be to implement ecological monitoring programmes as per the approved policies.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing KWS ecological monitoring programmes
• Ensure projects and departmental resources are properly utilized and accounted and reporting timely and of a high technical standard.
• Develop and maintain linkages with relevant local and external researchers, institutions and other stakeholders involved in Kenya’s biodiversity monitoring programs, and take overall responsibility for proper use & management of departmental resources.

Job Requirements

• Masters degree in Natural Resource Management or its equivalent
• At least five (5) publications
• 3 years working experience
• IT Skills

4. Marketing Manager


JG “4”


One (1) Post


Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Business Development, the overall responsibility will be planning, designing, co-ordinating KWS marketing and business activities and production of publicity materials on various products to the target markets.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate and review Marketing Policies & strategies.
• To ensure effective management of all outside agencies and suppliers relevant to the marketing function.
• Liaise with various tourism managers to develop written briefs to outside suppliers (e.g. designers, copy, writers, reproduction houses, printers, advertising agencies editors etc.
• Develop and execute marketing materials covering all aspects of the organization including parks, facilities offered, etc, for the benefit of the organization. This involves creating, writing, publishing and distributing marketing materials
• Develop specifications for work which facilitates creativity, but which ensures cost effectiveness.
• Develop promotional campaigns to encourage tourists to visit terrestrial parks.
• Identify and create a range of marketing and information materials/publications e.g. brochures, maps, guidebooks etc. for profitable sale to tourists
• Sourcing and managing slides, photos and images for use in KWS information materials and publications
• Create and design branding identity for products and services.
• Manage marketing and publicity requirements for products and services.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Marketing or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Diploma in Marketing
• At least 5 years experience in a similar organization.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing Marketing Strategies.
• Team player with excellent managerial, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Attributes of design and advertising, Communication, report writing, problem solving and negotiation skills are a must.
• Should be a member of a relevant professional body.
• Strong ICT skills.

5. Helicopter Pilot


JG”5”


Two (2) Posts


Reporting to the Chief Pilot the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to undertake aerial surveillance for effective provision of wildlife management services.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Flying KWS helicopters with clients and staff.
• Participating in security operations.
• Participating in aerial wildlife management activities –darting of animals & census.
• Any other duty assigned by the chief pilot.

Job Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan citizen.
• Must be in possession of Commercial Helicopter Flying License (CPL) or above.
• Minimum 1000 hours Gas Turbine helicopters.
• Minimum of 100 hours in Bell helicopters.
• Must be ready to cope with off base field operations.
• Must be ready to undertake a mandatory paramilitary conversion course if not an ex-uniformed officer.

Additional advantages if;

• Rated in both 206 and 407 models
• Training in Air Operations safety
• Basic degree will be an added advantage

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and email of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 29th February 2012.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi

Everett Aviation Ltd - Logistics & Purchasing and Human Resources Manager Jobs in Kenya

Logistics and Purchasing

A key role in a busy, demanding helicopter maintenance activity.

Tasks involve sourcing, shipping, tracking and monitoring the clearing of aircraft parts and related supplies from around the world.

We are looking for an individual who:

• has 3-5 years in a similar role, preferably in an aviation environment
• is extremely conscientious, task-orientated and attentive to detail
• is dynamic and a good team player
• has excellent communication skills

Human Resources Manager

Everett Aviation has a wide range of personnel in terms of skill sets, backgrounds, working structures. It has been through significant expansion in the past few years and this trend is set to continue.

We require an HR manager to lead and strengthen its HR management. This will require a review of existing policies and procedures, developing new initiatives, supporting recruitment and training initiatives.

The right person is likely to:

• have 5 years experience in a similar role in a dynamic, professional, business
• have qualifications in Human Resources
• be up to date on labour laws
• have demonstrable success in implementing and managing HR initiatives
• be dynamic, proactive and have excellent communication skills

Interested candidates must send their applications by email only to: hr@everettaviation.com by 25th February 2012

Visit our website: www.everettaviation.com

RwandAir Director Flight Operations Job - Kigali, Rwanda

Background: RwandAir is the Rwanda National Carrier.

As it continues to reposition, consolidate and expand, a number of opportunities continue to be available for immediate recruitment.

We are looking for exceptional people to work for an exceptionally demanding organization.

Desired candidate will be results-driven, be service-focused, a team player, an effective communicator with well-honed negotiation skills, a strategic thinker with adequate attention to detail, of unquestionable honesty and integrity, be technologically aware and have an exceptional interpersonal skills.

It is on this basis that Rwandair wishes to recruit Director Flight Operations that will assist the organization to achieve its objectives.

Post Title: Director Flight Operations

Department: Operations

Section: Ground Operations Quality Assurance

Unit: Ramp Quality Assurance

Location: Kigali

Main Working Relationships

• Directly responsible to: General Manager- Operations)
• Supervision of: Chief Pilot, Pilots, Training Manager, Fleet Manager, Flight Operations Staff
• Functional relationships with: Other Senior Functional Managers
• External: Rwanda CAA and all other regulatory bodies. All contracted service providers and product suppliers related or linked to aircraft operations

Duties and responsibilities

The following are duties and responsibilities:

• to ensure safe operation of company aircrafts,
• to cooperate with the maintenance department ensuring that the technical status of the company airplanes is kept on a high level,
• to ensure that all crew members are familiar with the laws, regulations and procedures pertinent to the performance of their duties,
• to coordinate and supervise the divisions below him, as depicted on the company organization chart, to determine all flight operational standards and practices, and to ensure their compliance with all relevant national and international regulations and with the provisions of the AOC,
• to cooperate, with all other company departments, in aiming for the highest possible degree of safety and for obtaining a satisfactory degree of punctuality, passenger comfort and economy,
• to propose to the GM Operations, where necessary in cooperation with Flight Standards, the publishing of all required Operations Manual (i.e. OM Part A, B, C and D),
• to call hearings when such an action seems appropriate,
• to ensure the professional standard of the company’s flight crew, and to establish improvements in standards, procedures and training, to determine the usability of aerodromes for company operations, to determine restrictions for their use and to lay down the appropriate aerodrome operating minima,
• to determine the usability of areas and airways to be utilized for the company’s flight operations, and to establish minimum flight altitudes,
• to ensure that operations are only conducted along such routes and within such areas for which - ground facilities and services, including met services are provided which are adequate for the planned operation,
• the performance of the airplane to be used is adequate to comply with minimum flight altitude requirements,
• the equipment of the airplane to be used meets the requirements for the planned operation,
• current maps/charts are available,
• (in the case of twin-engine airplanes) the limitations of ETOPS are met,
• to keep himself up-to-date on equipment developments and on flight operational procedures,
• to coordinate and supervise the Chief Pilot,
• to cooperate with the Flight Training Department and Chief Pilot in order to evaluate failures experienced during checking and training,
• to ensure the professional standard of company personnel,
• to take action involving reports filed by flight crew,
• to publish directives to personnel as appropriate,
• to take safety measures as seen appropriate,
• to take disciplinary action in case of misconduct or misbehavior, violation of company procedures and/or regulations,
• to set the requirements and standards of the employment of flight and cabin crew.

You have the right:

• to select, conduct pilot interviews on behalf of the management members of the subordinate functions, respecting the veto-right of the GMO,
• to suspend subordinates from their duties, functions and rights where this seems necessary for a safe conduct of flight operations or for disciplinary sanctions,
• to approve procedures valid for subordinate functions,
• to approve the conduct of flights or series of flights concerning safety or flight operational,
• to prohibit flights or series of flights or to suspend flight operations for safety reasons.

Qualifications

• A university degree in air safety management or any other related fields
• At least more than 10 years of experience as a pilot,
• IOSA Certified Auditor
• Experience in airline safety
• Management experience,
• Having occupied the same position in other airlines is an added advantage.

The deadline for submitting application documents is 31st January 2012 at 4pm local time at the front desk of our head office located at Kigali International Airport, top floor building.

The Senior Manager Human Resources;
RwandAir
Kigali International Airport
P.O. Box 7275 Kigali -Rwanda

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: RwandAir is an equal opportunity employer