DAC Aviation Safety Manager and Safety Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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 non-governmental projects in Afghanistan, Sudan, the democratic republic of Congo, Chad and neighbouring countries.
We have the following vacancies which we would like to fill with qualified individuals who wish to be part of a professional team.
1. 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 2. 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