Posted:3 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Airlines/Aviation
Description:
Safarilink is Kenya's premier safari airline with a network of connecting domestic scheduled services to all the best safari destinations within Kenya and across the border into northern Tanzania. From it's base at Wilson Airport, Nairobi ,Safarilink provides daily scheduled flights Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Naivasha, Nanyuki, Lewa Downs, Samburu, Lamu, Kilimanjaro, Loisaba,Chyulu Hills ,Lodwar,Migori, Vipingo and Diani Beach. Additionally it can also provide private charter flights if a client's particular requirement as regards destination or timing cannot be met by the scheduled services. Safarilink was formed in January 2004 by a management team who together had more than 35 years experience in providing tourist related air services in East Africa. This professional quality specialist airline now operates 10 aircrafts ranging in size from 13 to 37 seats, which are chosen to meet the specific requirements of operating into bush airstrips within Kenya's world famous game parks. Safarilink now provides daily scheduled services to 22 destinations and during the busiest periods of the year carries over 14,000 passengers per month. Safarilink currently employs 100 staff of whom 26 are pilots. Safarilink is a member of the Kenya Association of Air Operators.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Safety Management System (SMS): Implement, monitor, and maintain the company’s SMS in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct safety risk assessments and hazard identification to ensure proactive mitigation of risks in operations.
- Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses, providing thorough analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all aviation safety regulations.
- Audits and Inspections: Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of aircraft, equipment, and facilities to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Training: Develop and deliver employee safety training programs, enhancing safety awareness and promoting a safety-first culture.
- Safety Reporting: Maintain accurate safety records and provide timely reports to management and regulatory bodies.
- Emergency Response Planning: Support developing and testing emergency response plans, ensuring readiness in case of incidents.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Safety Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certification in safety management systems.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a safety-related role within the Kenyan aviation industry.
- Strong knowledge of SMS principles, aviation safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Proficiency in safety management software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Experience in accident investigation is an added advantage.
The deadline to apply is January 18th, 2025.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
