Kijipwa Aviation Limited Bell 412 Technicians, Shorts Captains and Co-Pilots Jobs in Kenya

Frontier Services Group (FSG) Limited offers world-class logistics solutions across the African continent.

We provide ground, airborne and maritime logistical services for international and local enterprises, UN, NGOs, and governments seeking secure, reliable and integrated logistics capabilities. 

FSG is a proven provider of end to end expeditionary solutions that span Sea / Air / Land / Construction and Leasing. 

In carrying our mandate, we put emphasis on attracting and retaining highly motivated and energetic talent through a recruiting process that encourages fairness and equity.

Through our subsidiary, Kijipwa Aviation Limited we seek to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Bell 412 Technicians ICAO Type II or FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate - S07-02
 

Role Purpose: Maintain Bell 412 Helicopters at Line and Base levels
 

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance of Bell 412 type aircraft
• 1st and 2nd Line Maintenance, up to and including, 3,000hr Airframe and Engine Inspection
• Strive to maintain the aircraft at an 92 percent operational readiness rate.
• Manage in field client relationships as the face of Kijipwa Aviation Limited

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Kenyan licenses
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
• AME M2, E or S (ICAO Type II) with logbook
• Verified 5 plus years of heavy maintenance and troubleshooting experience on B412
• Rotor Smoothing and Trouble Shooting skills a must
• Engine set-ups and rigging required
• Able to read blueprints and technical drawings

Desirable Requirements

• Maintenance experience in remote environments
• Bell 412 Airframe and Pratt & Whitney Factory Certified Training
• Human Factors Training
• Management and/or Lead experience
• Previous Hazmat handling and disposal training certificate
• Valid FAA Inspection Authorization

Key Competencies

• Operational expertise
• Professionalism and ethics
• Operational Risk Management
• Total Quality management

2. Shorts Captains and Co-pilots - FS07-03

 
Role Purpose: Operate the Shorts SD-3-300 aircraft
 

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the aircraft safely and efficiency in the capacity of the respective position
• Operate in accordance with the relevant regulatory environment
• Operate the aircraft in accordance with company policy including Operations Policy and our Safety Management System
• Manage in field client relationships as the face of FSG

Essential Requirements

• Can do attitude to operate in Frontier environments
• CAPT – 2000 hours PIC, 500 hours multi engine, 500 hours on type
• Co-pilot – 1500 hours total, 100 hours on type
• Kenyan Airline Transport License

Desirable Requirements

• Operational experience in Frontier environments
• Maintenance qualifications
• Management experience
• Policy/technical writing experience
• Language other than English

Key Competencies

• Operational expertise
• Professionalism and ethics
• Operational Risk Management
• Client relationship management

How to apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your application and CV within 14 days of the date of the advertisement, quoting the job reference on the email subject to recruit@kijipwa-aviation.com

A copy of the application must also be sent to 

The Director General, 

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, 

P.O. Box 30163-00100, 

Nairobi, Kenya.

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