Fleet Development Director

Our client, Kenya Airways is one of Africa's leading airlines and a key component in the development of East Africa. Our client is looking for an outstanding candidate to fill the role of Fleet Development Director based in their HQ in Nariobi. This is a very senior position that will report directly to the CEO. The role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities across many disciplines.  

The purpose of the position is to deliver high quality fleet development support to meet Kenya Airways’ strategic, operational and commercial plans, safely, and at an affordable cost across the whole network.   

1         Deliver an Aircraft Acquisition Programme (MAIN TASK)

-          Build dedicated Aircraft acquisition reconfiguration, delivery and life cycle

-          Build long term fleet planning schedule

-          Develop B787 Fleet Plan and Introduction of the new aircraft.

-          Recruit and manage Project Management resources.

-          Acquire and deliver replacement aircraft

-          Planning for delivery/entry into service new aircraft.

-          Planning on return or disposal of aircraft

-          Lead in the preparation of business cases for acquisition and lease of aircraft  

2         Development of Hangar Space

-          Complete design and implementation plan for new Hangars within budget and on time.

-          Relocation of workshops. 

3         Grow the Organisation

-          Set up suitable Technical Training facility in liaison with the Technical Director

-          Lead in the development and implementation of Technical Skills Programme

-          Secure Strategic Partnership with KLM/AF AMO, to deliver revenues

-          Support B737NG Simulator Business

-          Develop  Embraer Service Centre

-          Input into KQ Boeing toolbox and AHM along with EFB software solutions

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

-          Strong technical service orientation and understanding.

-          Results focused.

-          Well developed commercial awareness and excellent negotiating skills.

-          Strong leadership aptitude and ability to influence people at all levels

-          Ability and patience to understand and work across cultural differences

-          Responsibility for setting and delivering standards.

-          Business and technical process understanding and design.

-          Project management skills. 

The successful candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications/ competencies and experience: 

-          Appropriate technical qualifications backed by a suitable university degree

-          At least 10 years at senior technical managerial level in reputable airline

-          Excellent management and communication skills.

-          Strategic aptitude and the ability to plan and implement strategy

-          Knowledge of the MRO industry and regulatory issues

-          Ability to provide visionary leadership and motivation to technical staff.

-          Impeccable integrity and diligence

-          Proven analytical skills

-          Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

-          Experience in leasing, acceptance and redelivery process.

-          Experience in aircraft acquisition, delivery and life cycle planning.

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