Senior Aircraft Accident Investigator – AA- Scale- 4 Posts at Ministry of Road and Transport

The State Department of Transport (SDoT) is one of the five functional State Departments under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Work. The Revised Executive Order No.2 of 2018 on Organization of the Government of the Republic of Kenya outlines the functions of the SDoT as below:- Transport policy management Rail transport and infrastructure management Fast tracking identified Northern Corridor Integration Porjects Oversight and Coordination of Lamu South Sudan Ethiopia Transit Corridor (LAPSSET) Programme Implementation Programme Civil Aviation Management and Training Maritime Transport Management Registration & Insurance of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicles Inspection National Transport and Safety National Road Safety Management National Roads Development Policy Management Mechanical and transport services Enforcement of Axle load control Development and Maintenance of Airstrips

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Aircraft Accident Investigator  or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;


• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:-  Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Design, Aircraft Engine Design  Forensic Science, Aviation Safety, Aviation Science, Airline Operations, Business Administration, Social Science, Physical Science or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution;  and either


• a Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot License with Instrument and Twin Rating with a minimum of 1250 hours flying experience

OR

• Air Traffic Controller’s License with Aerodrome and Approach Ratings with a minimum period of three (3) years’ experience as an Air Traffic Controller and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence;


• a Certificate in Government Aviation Safety Inspector’s Course from an International Civil Aviation Organization recognized institution;


• a Certificate in State Safety Programme/Safety Management systems from an International Civil Aviation Organization recognized Institution;


• a Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution; and


• demonstrated professional competence and administrative ability in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

• conducting on-site preliminary accident and incident assessment;


• compiling, documenting and preserving evidence;


• investigating light aircraft accidents and serious incidents;


• aircraft accidents database;


• issuing preliminary accident/incident reports;


• disseminating safety reports and implementing safety recommendations;


• preparing aircraft accident notifications;


• analyzing factual information and writing reports in accordance with annex 13 to the Chicago Convention; and


• providing logistical support during investigations.

The post Senior Aircraft Accident Investigator – AA- Scale- 4 Posts at Ministry of Road and Transport appeared first on Jobs in Kenya - http://jobcenterkenya.com/.