DAC Aviation Safety Manager and Safety Assistant Jobs in Kenya

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited provides contract air service, including aircraft, aircraft maintenance, aircraft parts, flight training, flight personnel and related aviation support systems. 

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is heavily involved in humanitarian projects through the logistical support of commercial, governmental and nongovernmental projects in Afghanistan, Sudan, the democratic republic of Congo, Chad and neighboring countries. 

We have the following vacancies which we would like to fill with qualified individuals who wish to be part of a professional team.
 

Position: Safety Manager
 

The safety manager is responsible for accomplishing many of the daily tasks and functions of the SMS. He/she reports to the Heads of Safety and Security in all matters related to safety.

Responsibilities
 

The safety manager’s role is to provide safety expertise to all operating departments in achieving their safety targets. 

The safety manager shall be responsible for:

• Providing information and advice on safety matters to top management
• Providing support and consultation on safety management to all departments
• Developing and maintaining specific SMS guidance materials and /or requirements
• Conducting a day to day activities associated with the SMS
• Operating the voluntary employee reporting system
• Approving safety risk management documents as delegated
• Accepting certain levels of risk
• Safety planning and monitoring
• Coordinating the safety review board meetings
• Chairing the safety action group meetings
• Serving as the liaison to our oversight authority on safety issues • Keeping records of all safety related reports, incidents and accidents
• Conducting safety audits of departments in our organization
• Investigating incidents and accidents
• Conducting periodic observations and inspections of safety practices of all company operations, equipment and facilities
• Conducting periodic audits of the SMS, operations, equipment and facilities of sub concessions and subcontractors
• Any other duties/functions assigned by management.

Competencies

• Communications: Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written; ability to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree, preferably in Aviation or related.
• A technically qualified person in field of flight operations or holder of a Private Pilot License (PPL) or an engineering License
• At least 3 years experience in flight operations or engineering
• Completed training in ICAO Safety Management System
• Computer literate

Position: Safety Assistant
 

The safety Assistant reports to the safety manager in all matters related to safety.

Responsibilities
 

Under the supervision of the Director of Safety and Security, the incumbent assists in implementation of the Safety Management System and the Emergency Response Plan. 

Duties include:

• Processing and updating of incident/occurrence reports including follow-up with respective persons,
• Coordination of Safety Review Board and Safety Action Group activities,
• Distribute safety literature, newsletters and reports,
• Coordination of training activities and identifies safety trends and participates in accident and incident investigation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree.
• At least one year experience in flight operations or engineering
• Completed training in ICAO Safety Management System (SMS)
• Computer literate

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.

The application should reach us by 28th November 2014 addressed to the address provided below. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

The Human Resources Manager,

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,

Nairobi

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer