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• In charge of overseeing the airworthiness
  department of the Agency;
• In charge of participating in the evaluation
  of the status of aviation safety oversight in the Partner States through
  technical missions;
• In charge of developing and amending
  applicable technical guidance materials for EAC flight safety standards
  regulations to meet the international civil aviation standards and
  recommended practices.
• Responsible for developing and reviewing
  harmonised EAC flight safety standards (FSS) regulations to meet
  amendments to the international civil aviation standards and recommended
  practices.
• In charge of developing and implementing
  procedures for monitoring Partner States’ capability for oversight of
  international standards and formulate a common regional position.
• Convening and facilitating FSS Working Group
  meetings to formulate and review harmonised regulations and technical
  guidance materials.
• In charge of developing inputs and
  implementing procedures and guidelines to be followed in obtaining and
  sharing regional human resources for inspection activities, surveillance,
  audits and responding to requests for assistance in flight safety related
  matters.
• Developing and implementing annual
  airworthiness mission schedules for evaluation of aviation safety status,
  implementation of harmonised regulations and conformity to standardisation
  in the Partner States.
• Prepare the department’s Annual Programme of
  Activities and budget for approval by the Board.
• Work closely with the Human Resource
  department in developing training programmes and capacity building for
  inspectors including indoctrination; basic type certification, on-the-job
  and recurrent training on functions of the Airworthiness Inspectors in
  both the Agency and Partner States.
• Assisting/participating in the development
  and implementation of regional/state safety programmes and the safety
  management system;
• Assisting in carrying out a skills audit to
  develop a data bank in the region for the available and gap of skills in
  the region related to airworthiness.
• In charge of coordinating the
  operationalisation the harmonized EAC common personnel licensing
  examination system in the region.
• Performing any other related duties as
  assigned by the supervisor.

• The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s
  degree in the relevant field or aviation management. He / she must also
  hold a University Degree in relevant field e.g. aeronautical, mechanical,
  electrical, electronic or telecommunication. An aircraft maintenance
  engineer’s license with ratings or appropriate approvals.
• At least eight years of management or
  supervisory experience with a civil aviation administration, directly
  associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of
  rules, regulations, airworthiness and flight operation related manuals
  deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• At least five years’ considerable aircraft
  maintenance experience at a senior level on modern, turbine aircraft or similar
  experience as an airworthiness inspector with type training on modern,
  turbine engine aircraft preferably of type operated in the region.
• Previous experience in the preparation,
  approval and use of airworthiness manuals and related flight operation
  documentations will be an added advantage
• Broad working knowledge of legal
  responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of
  documents under State of Registry approval relating to supervision of
  airworthiness.
• Working knowledge of the requirements for
  personnel licensing systems, and of the training, and maintenance of
  competency of flight and ground crews concerned with airworthiness.
• Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and
  Recommended Practices and related documentation (ICAO Annexes).
• Excellent communication and report writing
  skills.
• Proficiency in computer use and general IT
  applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, high degree
  of integrity.
• Age: Below 55 years old by 1^st
  October, 2016

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