KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (KCAA) – 13 JOB OPPORTUNITIES

KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (KCAA) – JOB OPPORTUNITIES (13+ POSTS)

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Application Deadline: 10th February 2025

Here is the list of vacancies:

1. Chief Inspector, Aircraft Registration and Administration – KCAA Scale 5
2. Head of Department, Aviation Safety and Security Training – KCAA Scale 5
3. Chief Meteorology Inspector – KCAA Scale 5
4. Chief Inspector, Approved Training Organization – KCAA Scale 5
5. Dean of Students – KCAA Scale 5
6. AMEL Examination Administrator – KCAA Scale 5
7. Senior Administration Officer – KCAA Scale 6
8. Senior Stores Officer – KCAA Scale 6
9. Senior Lecturer, Aeronautical Engineering – KCAA Scale 6
10. Senior Lecturer, Flight Safety – KCAA Scale 6
11. Lecturer I, Aeronautical Engineering – KCAA Scale 7
12. Lecturer I, Airline/Airport Operations – KCAA Scale 7 (2 Posts)

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Explore Exciting Aviation Career Opportunities

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is seeking to recruit highly qualified professionals to join its team. As the regulatory body overseeing air navigation services, aviation training, and compliance in Kenya, KCAA ensures strict adherence to international aviation standards. If you have the expertise, skills, and dedication to contribute to Kenya’s aviation industry, we invite you to apply for the following positions:

1. Chief Inspector, Aircraft Registration and Administration – KCAA Scale 5 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee aircraft registration and certification to ensure compliance.
• Conduct airworthiness inspections and audits of aviation organizations.
• Manage the Aircraft Register and validation of Aircraft Type Certificates.
• Lead aviation safety enforcement processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance, with at least 3 in a supervisory role.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License (AME) in B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, or B2.

2. Head of Department, Aviation Safety and Security Training – KCAA Scale 5 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement aviation safety and security training programs.
• Evaluate aviation instructors and training curricula.
• Ensure compliance with national and international training standards.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Education, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in aviation training, with at least 3 in a supervisory role.
• Valid aviation-related professional certification.

3. Chief Meteorology Inspector – KCAA Scale 5 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee aeronautical meteorology services inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with meteorological safety standards.
• Supervise meteorological training and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Meteorology or related field.
• 10+ years in aeronautical meteorology, with at least 3 in a supervisory role.
• ICAO-recognized meteorology certifications.

4. Chief Inspector, Approved Training Organization – KCAA Scale 5 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct certification and oversight of Approved Training Organizations (ATOs).
• Evaluate and approve training programs and instructor authorizations.
• Ensure training institutions comply with aviation regulations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, or Education.
• 10+ years in aviation training, with at least 3 in a supervisory role.
• Valid aviation training and certification licenses.

5. Dean of Students – KCAA Scale 5 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee student welfare and discipline.
• Develop students’ recreational activities and guidance programs.
• Coordinate students’ support services and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or Social Sciences.
• 10+ years’ experience in student affairs, with 3 in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

6. AMEL Examination Administrator – KCAA Scale 5 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licensing (AMEL) exams.
• Develop and evaluate technical training materials and examination syllabi.
• Ensure compliance with aviation examination standards.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Management, or Education.
• 10+ years in aviation training or examination administration.
• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License (AME).

7. Senior Administration Officer – KCAA Scale 6 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee administrative and support services.
• Manage office accommodations and facility maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with HR and administrative policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration.
• 4+ years’ experience in administration.

8. Senior Stores Officer – KCAA Scale 6 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement and inventory control.
• Oversee storage and distribution of aviation supplies.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• 4+ years’ experience in supply chain management.

9. Senior Lecturer, Aeronautical Engineering – KCAA Scale 6 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver training in aeronautical engineering disciplines.
• Develop and update curricula for aviation training programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Aviation Management.
• 4+ years’ experience as an instructor in aeronautical engineering.

10. Senior Lecturer, Flight Safety – KCAA Scale 6 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct flight safety training programs.
• Monitor and evaluate flight safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or Flight Operations.
• 4+ years’ experience in flight safety training.

11. Lecturer I, Aeronautical Engineering – KCAA Scale 7 (1 Post)

Key Responsibilities:

• Train students in aeronautical engineering and aviation technology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Aviation Management.
• 2+ years’ teaching experience in aeronautical engineering.

12. Lecturer I, Airline/Airport Operations – KCAA Scale 7 (2 Posts)

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach courses on airline and airport operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or related field.
• 2+ years’ teaching experience in airline operations.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications for any of these roles, submit your application letter, resume, and copies of relevant certificates, quoting the job reference number, to:

The Director General

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House – JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 10th February 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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For more details about Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, visit the official KCAA website.