DAC Aviation (EA) Limited
provides 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.
We have have the following vacancies which we would like to fill with qualified individuals who wish to be part of a professional team.
Director of Flight Operations
Requirements:
- An airline transport pilot license
- Three years experience as pilot-in-command in commercial air transport operations of large aircraft
- Must possess the ability to manage complex tasks associated with airline operations
- A self motivated individual with very good communication skills
- Extensive experience in an airline flight operations management role.
- A university degree in management or any other related field.
Key tasks:
The director of flight operations is responsible for safe and efficient overall operations of DAC Aviation (EA) Ltd aircraft operating under the Air Operator’s Certificate issued by the Authority and to promote safety awareness and to actively encourage open reporting and feedback.
He/She will be responsible for the following main functions:
- Overall policy relating to the commercial direction, safety and efficiency of the company’s operation, relative to the terms and requirements of the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and the relevant legislation currently in force.
- Defining and maintaining the highest standard of safety of company aircraft operations and maintaining the standard of operational efficiency for operations staff
- Ensuring that the company’s operational policies and safety standards, as decided, are implemented and administered and that these policies are kept under review.
- Ensuring that the organisation and administration of the company enable the operation to function efficiently
- Liaising with the Director General on all matters affecting the company’s AOC and flight operations.
- Setting safety standards for all flight and cabin crew and operations staff through their respective managers and ensuring that the operations of the company are subject to periodic audits by the Director of safety to ensure compliance with stated company policy, civil aviation authority (KCAA) requirements and legal requirements in states which the airline operates or overflies.
- The formulation of operating policies and strategies in support of the airline goals
- Responsible for the coordination of maintenance compliance as per contract with DAC Aviation (EA) Ltd.
- Responsible for Operations Control Management.
Chief Pilot
Qualifications and experience
- An airline transport pilot license with the appropriate ratings for at least one of the aircraft used in the air operator certificate holders operations
- Three years experience as pilot-in-command in commercial air transport operations
- A commercial pilot licence with instrument rating in lieu of the airline transport pilot licence if the pilot in command requirements for the operations conducted require only a commercial pilot licence
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Avionics
Qualifications and experience
- Have category “R” (comm/nav) and “X” (electr/compass) Engineers License minimally
- Recent (within the last 2 years)appropriate training on Bombardier Dash 8 series 100 to 300
- At least 5 years appropriate practical experience
- Be able and willing to obtain category “R” (pulse equipment) rating
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Mechanical
Qualifications and experience
- Have category “A” and “C” (gas turbine) Engineers License
- Have a minimum of 5 years experience on Bombardier Dash 8 series 100 to 300, and/or Cessna C208 Caravan, of which at least 1 year must be as certifying engineer
- Have received initial or recurrent type training within the last two (2) years
- Other aircraft type experience would be an added advantage
Captains CRJ
Qualifications and experience
- The successful candidate must have:
- Must have a valid ATPL
- Must have current instrument rating
- Must have minimum 4000 hours total time
- Must have 750 hours on type (CRJ)
- Must be current on type (CRJ)
- 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 2000 hrs total time
- Must have 750 hrs total time as PIC
- Must have 300 hrs time on type and in similar type of operations
Captains (DHC-8)
Qualifications and experience
- Must have a valid ATPL
- Must have current instrument rating
- Must have gas turbine engines experience
- Must have 4000 hours total time
- Must have 500 hours on type
- Must have a valid type rating on the above aircraft type
- Total PIC 1500 , PIC On type 350
Quality Assurance Manager
The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible to the Director of Quality for implementing a Quality Assurance system to monitor compliance with KCAA Regulations.
Qualifications
- A technical qualification in the field of aircraft maintenance, or flight or ground operations.
- At least three years experience in the field of aircraft maintenance, flight or ground operations.
- Has successfully completed training in a quality management course recognized by the authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise the operations quality system.
- To ensure that the annual audit plan is carried out.
- To monitor training and qualification of operations personnel.
- Perform evaluations, audits and inspections as a part of quality assurance functions.
- Identify and record any findings or concerns.
- Collect the objective evidence necessary to substantiate findings or concerns through designated reporting channels.
- Monitor the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
- Maintain and update quality audit / evaluation files.
- Verify the implementation of solutions.
- Communicate and coordinate through the Director of Quality Assurance System Program activities with KCAA personnel on a regular basis.
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 December, 2012 provided below. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
The Human Resources Manager,
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi
All applicants must send a copy of their application to: The Director General, KCAA, P.O Box 30163, Nairobi
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer
Source: joballfind.blogspot.com/, Date of Publication: November 22, 2012.