Senior Lecturer, Flight Safety at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

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

Person Specifications

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

Four (4) years’ experience as an Instructor/practice in the relevant field;
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;
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;
Valid licenses or certificates of competency in the area of specialization in accordance with the national and international standards and regulations:
Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related to the courses to be conducted;
A valid Flight Operations Officer’s License (FOO) or valid Cabin Crew Certificate/ License or Commercial Pilot License
Certificate in Instructor Development Programme/Instructional Technique course or Training of trainers (TOT) course from a recognized institution;
Membership to relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
Certificate in Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
Shown merit, ability and competence as reflected in work performance and results; and
Proficiency in computer applications.