Job Description
AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR – KCAA SCALE 8
(REF: ASSR/AW/20/22) - (1 POST)
Scope of work / Duties / Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for Airworthiness Inspectors. On appointment,
Airworthiness Inspectors shall be required to undertake the following training over a
twelve (12) months period:
i. KCAA Induction Course
ii. Government Safety Inspector Course (Airworthiness).
iii. Government Safety Inspector Course (Personnel Licensing)
iv. Safety Management System
v. Surveillance of Service Providers
vi. Resolution of Safety Issues.
vii. On-Job-Training (OJT)
During the period of training, the Inspector will perform a variety of tasks associated
with technical administration, certification and surveillance under guidance and
supervision. The tasks to be undertaken will specifically be in the following areas:
Technical
- Ensuring that aviation organizations and engineers comply with regulatory
requirements.
- Reporting any noted non-compliance and safety gaps to the supervisor.
- Assisting in investigations, preparation of surveillance reports and
enforcement of regulations.
Certification
- Assisting in reviewing or evaluation of technical manuals and other
documents associated with certification requirements of Maintenance
organizations and air operators for accuracy and compliance with Civil
Aviation Regulations and making appropriate recommendations to the
immediate supervisor.
Surveillance
- Assisting in performing surveillance duties in conformance with the
surveillance manual.
- Assisting in taking appropriate corrective action for safety gaps noted and
making recommendations to the supervisor.
Other
- Performing any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Have a Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering or an equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution.
- Possess Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licenses (AMEL) in Category ‘A’ and
‘C’ - Turbine Engined Rotorcraft.
OR
Possess Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licenses in Category ‘A’ and ‘C’
- Piston Engined Rotorcraft.
- Possession of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licenses in Category ‘X’ –
Automatic Pilots – Rotorcraft will be an added advantage.
- Have at least three type courses or three type ratings in Category “A&C”
Rotorcraft.
Experience
- Have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in Aircraft maintenance in an
Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO).
Knowledge and skills
- Be knowledgeable in and familiar with the problems of operating
Transport aircraft.
- Proficiency in Computer applications
- Demonstrate high level of integrity
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good analytical skills.