Civil Engineer Aerodromes Job Vacancy at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

Job Title: Civil Engineer Aerodromes

 Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)

CIVIL ENGINEER AERODROMES (REF: NO. ASSR/AAS/10/12)
Department / Section: ANS and Aerodromes Standards
Reports To: Chief Inspector – ANS and Aerodromes

Job Purpose
To approve aerodromes designs and developments and conduct safety oversight activities of aerodromes including inspection, audits and surveillance.

Scope of work/Duties/Responsibilities

    Approves aeronautical studies conducted by the operators and/or conduct such studies as may be requires by the Authority.
    Plans and conducts aerodrome inspection, audit and surveillance activities.
    Prepares and reviews inspections/audit and surveillance reports for approval / certification, as well as other evaluations and tests conducted.
    Designs, and reviews for approval, construction activities and amendments to structural design within the vicinity of aerodromes.
    Reviews and improves inspection processes, forms, checklists and reporting mechanisms.
    Performs inspections, audits and surveillance activities of aerodromes for approval / certification purposes.
    Evaluates construction activities and structural modifications / developments within the vicinity of the aerodrome and makes appropriate recommendations.
    Inspects construction activities to ensure compliance with approved standards.
    Submits regular periodic reports on inspection / surveillance activities.
    Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Inspector – Aerodromes.

Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Must be a registered Engineer with the ERB
• Knowledge of Aerodromes operations will be an added advantage
• A masters degree will be an added advantage.

Experience
• At least 3 years working experience in a related field.

Knowledge and skills

    Ability to identify non-compliance issues and unsafe practices and to advise operators on remedial actions.
    Knowledge of the inspection process, with an ability to diagnose issues and propose improvements in the process.
    In-depth knowledge of aerodrome / airstrip layout and design.
    Knowledge of applications used for desktop analysis of structures.
    Proficiency in office suite and desktop publishing tools.
    Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and recommended practices and Civil Aviation Regulations will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates are requested to forward their application letters attaching copies of certificates, other relevant testimonials and an upto-date CV indicating day-time telephone contact and full contacts details of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than January 9th 2013.

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P. O BOX 30163 – 00100
NAIROBI
E-mail: info@kcaa.or.ke

NB: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply and Persons with disabilities are advised to indicate their status in their applications for ease of identification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted




Deadline: 9th January 2013