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• Oversight of the flight operations department.
• Tasked
  with participating in the evaluation of the status of aviation safety in
  the Partner States and providing technical assistance to Partner States in
  oversight activities.
• In
  charge of developing and reviewing the harmonised civil aviation
  (flight safety standards) regulations to ensure conformity to
  international standards.
• Responsible
  for developing and reviewing applicable technical guidance materials for
  flight operations’ practices and procedures to implement the harmonised regulations.
• In
  charge of monitoring the implementation of international standards and
  recommended practices by Partner States.
• Organising
  and facilitating Working Group meetings of Flight Safety Standards’
  experts to formulate and review harmonised civil aviation regulations
  and technical guidance materials related to flight operations.
• Tasked
  with evaluating proposals to amendments of international Standards and
  Recommended Practices (SARPS) and formulating a response to ICAO after a
  regional meeting to evaluate it.
• Developing
  inputs and implementing procedures and guidelines to be followed in
  obtaining and sharing of regional human resources for inspection
  activities, surveillance, audits and responding to requests by Partner
  States for assistance in flight safety related matters
• In
  charge of developing and implementing annual flight operations technical
  mission schedules for evaluation of aviation safety oversight status,
  implementation of harmonised regulations and technical guidance materials;
  and conformity to standardisation in the Partner States.
• Responsible
  for preparing and providing input for the timely preparation of the
  Annual Programme of Activities and budget for the Agency’s Flight
  Operations’ section for approval by the Board;
• Work
  closely with Partner States Human Resource units on the implementation of
  East African Inspector Training Systems (EA-ITS).
• Assisting/participating
  in the development and implementation of regional and State Safety
  Programmes.
• Assisting
  in carrying out regular skills audits to develop a data bank of available
  technical skills in the region related to flight operations;
• Effecting
  timely updates to the East African personnel licensing examination system
  in the region.
• Performing
  any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

• The
  ideal candidate for the East African Community Civil Aviation Safety
  and Security Oversight Agency (EAC-CASSOA) Manager Flight Operations job
  opportunity should be a holder
  of a current Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
• Possession
  of a Master’s degrees from a recognized university would be an added
  advantage.
• At
  least eight years’ experience in aviation with a civil aviation
  administration, directly associated with the preparation and
  responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating
  manuals, flight and ground procedures deemed necessary for flight safety,
  inspection and certification.
• Considerable
  flight crew experience as pilot-in-command on modern, turbine engine
  aircraft or substantial experience as a Flight Operations Inspector
  with ratings in modern, turbine engine aircraft (preferably type operated)
  in the region. A minimum of 5000 hours of flying experience with a
  demonstrable experience in an international airline operations of at least
  1,000 hrs minimum.
• Significant experience in the preparation,
  approval and use of Flight Operations Manuals and other flight operation
  documentations including flight training and checking programmes.
• Knowledge
  of legal requirements and administrative procedures for the
  issuance of documents under State of Registry approval relating to
  supervision of flight operations.
• Broad
  knowledge of personnel licensing systems for flight operations.
• Sound
  knowledge of EAC Harmonised Civil Aviation Regulations and
  Technical Guidance Materials.
• Sound
  knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and related
  documentation.
• Excellent
  communication and report writing skills.
• Proficiency
  in computer use and general IT applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, high degree of integrity.
• Good
  knowledge in Air Operator Certification procedures.
• Age: Below 55 years

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