Kenya Power Job in Kenya for Senior Pilot

Applications are invited for the following vacancies with Kenya Power.

Senior Pilot

(1 Post)

Job Ref. - HR: KPLC1/5CB/3-357

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the Senior Pilot will undertake the following duties and responsibilities; -

• Operating Company aircraft.
• Participating in the execution of air - mobile work on transmission lines.
• Observing compliance with operating limitations in the aircraft flight manual.
• Ensuring aircraft maintenance is carried out in accordance with the maintenance manual to avoid unnecessary grounding of aircraft.
• Carrying out appropriate flight tests for issuance of certificate of maintenance.
• Ensuring compliance with mandatory modifications as required by the manufacturer.
• Ensuring aircraft availability for transmission network inspections, system breakdowns and other operational requirements.
• Ensuring availability of radio communication at all times between the aircraft, the working tower and ground coordinator when on transmission line work.
• Ensuring the safety of the aircraft and personnel at all times the aircraft is in operation.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a six months’ training in long line referencing to qualify.

Appointment Specification

• KCSE Grade C or its equivalent.
• Possession of additional educational qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL).
• Helicopter Licence.
• Five years relevant experience with at least 2000 flight hours.
• Good communication and inter personal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• IT User skills.

Interested persons should send their applications, CVs, copies of certificates and relevant testimonials, reliable telephone contact and names of three referees to:

Chief Manager
Human Resources & Administration
Kenya Power
P 0 Box 30099-00100
Nairobi.

To reach not later than Friday, 11th May 2012.

(Quote job reference on the envelope).

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Power ¡s an equal opportunity employer.