Pilot

Job Description

PILOT – REF KFS/P/2024 – KFS GRADE 6 – (1) POSITIONS
Entry Requirements :

• Valid Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) (or Airline Transport Pilot’s License (ATPL));
  20/20 vision (or correctable to 20/20);
• Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Relevant aircraft type rating;
• Valid and current instrument rating for fixed wing pilot. This would be an added advantage for rotor pilots;
• A minimum of 250 hours.Gas turbine proficiency;
• Performance A proficiency;
• Proficient in verbal and written English;
• Sound Knowledge on Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations
• Proficiency in Computer applications

Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Skills and Attributes

• Good Organizational skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English both in writing and in speech;
• Good analytical skills;
• The flexibility to work long /any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call outs in varying climatic conditions;
• Good communication skills
• Possess industry knowledge and offer rich content
• High levels of professionalism
• Decision making ability and flexible thinking
• High degree of discipline and teamwork
• Able to stay calm under stressful circumstances
• Have high attention to detail
• Must be a strong team player;
• Must be of high integrity.
• An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities;

• Assisting in Operating the aircraft machine and associated equipment in flight or ground.
• Assisting in Performing Pre- and Post-Flight aircraft inspections
• Assisting in Performing Pre-Flight planning
• Assisting in Completing all pertinent aircraft and flight documentation in a timely manner.
• Assisting in ensuring proper loading of cargo in accordance to the weight and balance limitations and also in accordance with dangerous goods manual.
• Acting as principal assistant of the Pilot in Command during a flight mission.
• Assisting in creating a flight plan.
• Assisting in fuelling the aircraft.
• Assisting in ensuring communication with ground and air stations during flight missions.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching