DAC Aviation Vacancies in Kenya - Recruiting Pilots; Captains & First Officers, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Cabin Crew, Concierge

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DAC Aviation Vacancies in Kenya - Recruiting Pilots; Captains & First Officers, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Cabin Crew, Concierge

DAC Aviation International Ltée is committed to providing superior value and unparalleled support to our customers, while systematically improving the Safety, Security and Efficiency of our services, products and processes.A leader in aircraft maintenance and humanitarian charter solutions, DAC Aviation has emerged as a multi-skilled company with a human interest.
1. Book Keeper/Audit Analyst
DAC’s Montreal based facility is delighted to offer new & exciting career opportunities, as Bookkeeper / Audit Analyst.
Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this position requires a high level of organization, ability to prioritize and manage the full bookkeeping and auditing cycle for multiple businesses / divisions and locations.
Principle Responsibilities:

Audits financial statements and expenses submitted by subsidiary company.

Reviews (on a daily basis) all subsidiary company transactions.

Generates monthly cost tracking reports for subsidiary company.

Performs full cycle bookkeeping for multiple businesses/divisions and locations, including: general journal entries, various report re conciliations.

Prepares finance accounting work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information;

Prepares monthly account receivable/payable and inventory reports;

Monthly update of management accounting tools, including fuel reports, FHS, debt and fixed assets amortization schedule, and KPI;

Reconciles, balances and maintains journal entries by entering and editing data;

Prepares special financial reports and graphs by collecting and summarizing account information and trends;

Assist Accounting Manager in the preparation of annual budget/business plans as well as year-end binder for auditing purposes;

Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential

Maintains historical records by preparing, sorting and filing documents

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Education / Experience Requirements:
Minimum Education:

College Certification or equivalency, with a focus on Accounting/Finance concentration or combination of education, training and business related experience required;

Minimum 3-5 years previous experience in a similar accounting function;

Minimum 3 years of auditing experience required

Highly proficient in MS Office applications, primarily Excel, Word;

Familiar with working with ERP functioning systems;

Experience working with Windows and MAC platforms.Skills / Abilities:

Bilingual English/French: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Excellent time management & organizational skills.

Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment;

Ability to anticipate and manage multiple functions/tasks simultaneously.

Ability to develop rapport, credibility and trust with diverse groups.

Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.

Ability to maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm.

Careful attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong well-developed analytical and problem solving skills;

Excellent customer service skills;

Display sound judgment and decision-making skills;

Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively deal with sensitive information.DAC Aviation International Ltée is always looking for superior talented, motivated and passionate individuals committed to upholding the highest aviation safety and quality standards.
2. Dash 8 Pilots and First Officers
Position Description:

Operates Dash-8 100/300 aircraft

Rotations: three months on, one month off

Travel, meals, accommodation, health insurance providedRequirements:

Must be current on Dash-8 100/300 aircraft

ATPL requiredCaptain

have min. 3000 total hrs

have min. 1700 hrs pilot in command

have min. 1000 hrs on typeFirst Officer

have min. 1500 total hrs

have min. 500 hrs pilot in command

have min. 200 hrs on type

Valid CRM Cert.

Valid Aviation Security Cert.

Valid Emergency Procedures Cert.

Valid Emergency First Aid Cert.

Kenyan certification will be considered a strong asset3. Dash 8 Maintenance engineers
Position Description:
Supports fleet of Dash-8 100/300 aircraft
Rotation: three months on, one month off
Accommodation, food, transportation provided and medical insurance provided
Requirements:

ICAO or JAA license type rating on Dash-8 100/300, with recent practical type experience.

Willing to travel and work at company’s outstations.

We require devoted and competent people who are able to work in challenging environments

Kenyan certification will be considered a strong asset4. Program Manager
Position Description:
Location: Goma, DR Congo
Length of the assignment: 1 year renewable
DAC Aviation is the largest operator of Dash-8 in Africa and specialized in humanitarian air transport.
Our main project in DR Congo is Echo Flight, which provides to humanitarian organizations, UN Organizations and International Organizations a safe and reliable air transport service for both passengers and cargo.
Job Summery:
DAC Aviation is seeking an exceptional, driven and experienced individual with demonstrated strong managerial, logistics, financial and administrative skills.
The successful candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient running of DAC Aviation outstations (Kinshasa, Bunia and Goma), operations in DR Congo and will report to the Program Director, based in Nairobi.
This important role will represent DAC Aviation in DR Congo and will maintain excellent working relationship with local authorities and other stakeholders in the country.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

People Resources and Administration

Responsible for staffing, scheduling, training, coaching and evaluating people resources

Implement the Company Policies & Procedures and Practices and oversees that the Code of Conduct is adhered to at all times

Chairs & supervises various monthly meetings; responsible for all record keeping of meeting minutes.

Responsible for the renewal and follow up of all the contracts signed by DAC

Aviation in DR Congo in accordance with local laws

Keeps organizational chart and job descriptions current

Continuously look for better methods to improve communications and reporting systems between field bases and Head Office in Nairobi.Finance

Develop budget, monitor expenses, draft financial reports;

Manage, control and organize the payment of all suppliers in DR Congo

Responsible for DAC Aviation payroll in DR Congo - 75 staff

Guarantee the supply of cash for all field offices in DR Congo

Manage with cost efficiency accommodation, food and transport for staff and crew

Administer the appropriate recording & reports of all expenditures as per monthly deadlines

Responsible for Jet A1 fuel setting up in DR CongoLogistics and IT

Responsible for all local procurement according to DAC Aviation policies and procedures;

Responsible for all DAC Aviation facilities (3 offices and 3 crew houses) and Equipment in DR Congo

Ensure all crew houses have the following services functioning at all time: electricity, water supplies (hot water for shower/bath), Internet, DSTV, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) and access to transportation 24h/7.

Update, manage and account for both stores & assets inventory according to DAC

Aviation policies and procedures on a monthly basis;

Ensure Internet connection works efficiently without interruptions; research and advise on ways to improve field base Information System if required;

Ensure all computers and peripheral hardware are properly maintained or repaired as required; ensure all stations are protected from viruses, etc.;

Supervise the coordination of travel plans for national and expatriate staff as well as guests, and arrange visas.

Ensure all stations and/or servers have back-ups at all time.

Supervises the monthly reporting for all logistic matters according to DAC Aviation policies and proceduresSecurity

Develop and update security plan for all DAC Aviation offices and Crew houses in DR Congo;

In charge of DAC Aviation staff’s security in DR Congo;

Monitors and follows closely the security situation in the region and provide day-to-day security briefing to staff, visitors and advise Head Office accordingly;Operation Management

Responsible for the timely renewal of the entire DAC aircrafts' licenses in DR Congo to ensure no interruption of the operation;

Monitor and maintain high quality of service as per DAC’s standards;

Take control and deal with partner organizations who may not respect SOPs and/or may jeopardize the safety and security of our operations;

In collaboration with the Air Operation Manager, responsible for the overall discipline, welfare and morale of crew;

In conjunction with the operation department, maintain proper records of flight operation information (i.e. ledgers, FHS, Manifest, Tech sheets)

Supervise the compilation of statistical records on a monthly basis

Supervise the reservation department and the implementation of the on line reservation system

Supervise the Operation Team in their function of collecting and disseminating information as appropriate;Required skills

Strong leadership and demonstrated organizational, management and supervisory skills in a cross-cultural situation and stressful environment;

Excellent communicator with integrity, honesty, sense of urgency, driven, hard working, flexible, strong negotiator and team building skills;

Report writing skills, ability to concisely report facts accurately;

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability;

Monitoring/Assessing your own performance as well as other individuals; make improvements and take the appropriate corrective action;

Judgement and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one;

Management of People Resources: Motivation, developing and directing people as they work;

Critical thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approached to problems.Experience and Knowledge:

Degree or Advanced Education in Administration, Business, Management, Logistics, or related field;

At least 4 to 5 years experience in operations and office management;

Experience in the aviation industry is a strong asset;

Knowledge of and working experience in the region;

Experience in working in a high risk security environment and proactive in recognizing possible security breach and resolving issues beforehand;

Flexible and the ability to adapt;

Commitment to increase the capacity of national staff;

Proficiency with Excel, Word and other Office applications as well as ERP systems;

Fluency in written and spoken French and English and working knowledge of Swahili is a strong asset;

Extraordinary organizational skills, attention to detail and quality control;

Ability to work independently, adept at problem resolution and supervision of support staff;

Strong understanding of humanitarian principles.Join the proud team of professionals at DAC Aviation in the journey to making the difference.
Join our growing and diverse team of professionals by introducing yourself via email, Talent@dacaviation.com; include a few words as to why you would be the perfect candidate for these roles by 26th September 2014
DAC Aviation International Ltée. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Candidates whose background best corresponds to this important roles will be contacted.
We sincerely appreciate all expressions of interest and know all career profiles are retained for future DAC opportunities. We thank you for choosing DAC.