Senior Pilot(Helicopter) at Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

Job Description

KFS GRADE 5 REF KFS/SP/2024 ONE (1)POST

Job Specification

An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities;

Operating the aircraft machine and associated equipment in flight or ground;
Performing Pre- and Post-Flight aircraft inspections;
Performing Pre-Flight planning;
Completing all pertinent aircraft and flight documentation in a timely manner;
Ensuring proper loading of cargo in accordance to the weight and balance limitations and also in accordance with dangerous goods manual;
Acting as ultimate operational authority during a flight mission;
Creating a flight plan;
Fuelling the aircraft;
Ensuring communication with ground and air stations during flight missions;
Assisting in making policies for the Airwing.
Promote public values and principles
Mentoring and coaching
​​​​​​​Person Specification

Valid Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) (or Airline Transport Pilot’s License (ATPL));
20/20 vision (or correctable to 20/20);
Certificate of Good Conduct;
Relevant aircraft type rating;
Valid and current instrument rating for fixed wing pilot. This would be an added advantage for rotor pilots;
Over 2000 hours total time with at least 1000 hours in command.
Gas turbine proficiency;
Performance A proficiency;
Proficient in verbal and written English;
Sound Knowledge on Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations
Proficiency in Computer applications
Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills/ Attributes

Good Organizational skills;
Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English both in writing and in speech;
Good analytical skills;
the flexibility to work long /any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call outs in varying climatic conditions;
Good communication skill
Possess industry knowledge and offer rich content
High levels of professionalism
Decision making ability and flexible thinking
High degree of discipline and teamwork
Able to work independently, prioritize flight missions and perform operations under highly stressful or emergency conditions.
Have high attention to detail