Senior Pilot(Helicopter) at Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

Kenya Forest Service is a corporate body established under the Forest Conservation and Management Act no 34 of 2016 (henceforth referred to as the Act). The Act which was operationalized on 31st March 2017, gave the Service's mandate as "to provide for the development and sustainable management, including conservation and rational utilization of all fo...

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• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldAviation / Airline&nbsp

KFS GRADE 5 REF KFS/SP/2024 ONE (1)POST

Job Specification

• An officer at this level shall report to a Senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities;

• Operating the aircraft machine and associated equipment in flight or ground;
• Performing Pre- and Post-Flight aircraft inspections;
• Performing Pre-Flight planning;
• Completing all pertinent aircraft and flight documentation in a timely manner;
• Ensuring proper loading of cargo in accordance to the weight and balance limitations and also in accordance with dangerous goods manual;
• Acting as ultimate operational authority during a flight mission;
• Creating a flight plan;
• Fuelling the aircraft;
• Ensuring communication with ground and air stations during flight missions;
• Assisting in making policies for the Airwing.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching

​​​​​​​Person Specification

• 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;
• Over 2000 hours total time with at least 1000 hours in command.
• 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/ 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 skill
• 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 work independently, prioritize flight missions and perform operations under highly stressful or emergency conditions.
• Have high attention to detail

Method of Application

Step 1:

Qualified and interested applicants who meet the requirements are asked to apply by visiting Kenya Forest Service website:  select the JOBS TAB to proceed with the online registration. Following successful online registration, Print the online Job Application CV.

Step 2:

In addition to the online registration, applicants MUST attach the ONLINE JOB APPLICATION CV as the first page of the hard copy application. The hard copy application should clearly indicate reference number for the position applied for and attaching current curriculum vitae (clearly indicating the mobile number, names and contact details of three referees), copies of relevant testimonials, academic and professional certificates and a copy of National identity card. The application should clearly be marked with reference number for the position applied for and should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the address provided below in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR (WRITE POSITION & REFERENCE); so as to reach Kenya Forest Service not later than Monday 6th January, 2025 by 5.00pm.

Chief Conservator of Forests,

Kenya Forest Service, Karura, Off Kiambu Road,

P.O. Box 30513 – 00100, G.P.O.

NAIROBI, KENYA.

NOTE:

• The application will not be considered complete unless the two steps are successfully undertaken. Further, submission of the application through email shall not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National ID, Academic and Professional certificates during interviews.
• The successful candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.