Job Description
JOB TITLE: LECTURER I – AVIATION SAFETY - KCAA SCALE 8
REF: EASA/AS/15/21
Faculty/Department: Aviation Safety and Security Management
Reports To: Head of Department Aviation Safety and Security Training
Job Purpose:To plan and manage courses and other training activities in
the section.
Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
-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;
-Monitoring and evaluating instructor’s performance;
-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.
-Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department –
-Aviation Safety and Security.
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Aviation
Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Physical Sciences,
Information Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
-Professional Qualification in flight safety discipline (Licensing, Aerodromes
Operations, Flight Operations, Flight Dispatch, Airworthiness, and Government
Safety Instructor’s Training Course).
-Valid licenses or certificates of competency in the area of specialization in
accordance with the national and international standards and regulations:
(a) Aircraft Maintenance License with ratings related to the courses to be
conducted;
OR
(b) Valid Flight Operations Officer’s License (FOO) or valid Cabin Crew or Flight
Dispatch Certificate/ License or Commercial Pilot License
-Certificate in “train the trainer” course.
-Instructor’s Training course.
Experience
-At least four (4) years’ work experience in aviation safety oversight position
-Two (2) years’ teaching experience.
Knowledge and skills
-Knowledge of quality systems in higher learning institutions
-Knowledge and application of course and training methodology design.
-Good written and verbal communication skills
-Knowledge of examination administration and management
-Proficiency in computer applications
Interested candidates are required to submit their application letters
quoting the job reference no. on the envelope and application letter,
attaching copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV with full
contact details of three professional referees to the address below. The
applications should be received not later than 9th November 2021.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged
to apply. Note, persons with disabilities are required to attach a copy of
valid NCPWD membership card.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
NAIROBI
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.