To be appointed as the Director General, a candidate must have:
I. Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience
ii.Atleast ten (10) years management and technical expertise in the field of civil Aviation
iii. bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, University.
iv. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, University.
professional qualification and membership to a professional body as applicable
vi. Demonstrate a clear understanding of:
a. Aviation industry.
b. Local, national and international conventions and treaties governing aviation.
c. Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
d. Public Procurement and Asset Disposals Act, 2015.
e. The Civil Aviation Act (CAP 394) and
f. The Code of Governance for State Corporation (Mwongozo).
vii. Be a Kenyan citizen;viii. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; ix. Leadership Course lasting not less than (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
This position will be responsible to the Board for the day-to-day management and coordination of the execution of functions of the Authority in line with the Civil Aviation Act (CAP 394). I. Accounting Officer of the Authority ii. Responsible to the Board for the day-to-day management of the Authority. iii.Serving as the link between the Board and Management and providing regular communication to the Board on all key technical, financial, strategic, administrative and other matters of the Authority & Aviation Industry. iv. Executing and communicating the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies. v. Overseeing the inspection, boarding or inspection of an aircraft if serious safety and security concerns are identified vi. Ensuring that the provisions of the Act and any rules and regulations made thereunder are complied with. vii. Encouraging and fostering the safe development of civil aviation in Kenya. viii. Planning, development and formulation of safe secure and efficient utilization pf the Kenya's airspace. ix. Ensuring acquisition, establishment and improvement of air navigation facilities where necessary within the limits of available appropriation. establishing a school or schools for the purpose of offering instruction and training in matters related to the aviation industry.
xi. Promulgation of rules and procedures governing the notification and reporting of accidents and incidents to facilitate investigations. xii. Using, with their consent, the available services, equipment and facilities of other agencies and co-operation with those agencies in the establishment, and use of services, equipment and facilities of the Authority.
xiii. Implementation, Coordination and supervision of defined activities related to the management of aviation safety and aviation security as the accountable executives of the State Safety Programme and the National Civil Aviation Security Programme; and assessment and audit of perfomance standards of the state safety programme functions of other state aviation agencies identified by the cabinet secretary to ensure that
state safety programme is performing effectively as required.
xiv. Monitoring the deployment and utilization of the movable and immovable property of the Authority.
xv.Preparing annual reports and financial statements of the Authority
xvi.Official spokesperson and responsible for enhancement of the corporate image of the Authority
xvii. Providing leadership and vision to the Authority through development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, budgets and annual work plans.
xviii. Fostering and maintaining a conducive work environment and enhancing corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance.
xix. Overseeing the development and management of the Authority’s budget and ensuring prudent utilization and accountability.
xx. Spearheading development, implementation and review of civil aviation regulations, standards and recommended practices, policies, strategies and programs.
xxi. Exercising such powers as are necessary for the performance of the functions of the Authority to enable the objectives, implementation and applications of the regulations made under the Act including the responsibilities outlined in the Act (CAP 394). xxii. Directorates and timely reporting to the Board on a quarterly basis. xxiii. xxiv. Collaborating and partnering with regional and international civil aviation organizations to promote a robust, safe and secure civil aviation system