Airline Jobs 2013
Pilot
Ref. No: AFD/003/2013
AMREF Flying Doctors is a not for profit company, wholly owned by
AMREF, the largest indigenous health development non governmental
organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and
governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from
accessing their basic right to health.
Based in Nairobi, AMREF Flying Doctors provides Air Ambulance services locally, regionally and internationally.
With up to 800 evacuations per year and international accreditation
by EURAMI, AMREF Flying Doctors has become the leading Air Ambulance
provider in the region, operating at the highest professional level.
The income generated supports AMREF’s work, in particularly the Outreach Programme and Charity Evacuations.
We are seeking to fill the following position at AMREF Flying Doctors.
The position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Chief Pilot
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Flying AMREF missions which include outreach flights, medical
evacuations and other emergency flights with the highest of safety
standards;
Ensuring that AMREF operates and complies with all laws, rules and
regulations of all authorities of each country in which it operates;
Perform functional checks or maintenance test flights when required and perform other duties as may be required.
Assist in matters related to flight operations including flight missions in the areas of all operation.
Qualifications competencies:
The ideal candidate will be a holder of KCSE Grade C+ or equivalent, a
valid Kenya Commercial Pilots License (CPL) with a multi engine
instrument rating.
S/he must have a minimum of 3000 hours; 2000 hours of which must be in command and with 200 hours in command in Cessna 208.
Due to the multi-tasking policy of the organization, experience in
technical records will be of benefit. The person should possess a good
understanding of Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARS) and be
familiar with trend and monitoring systems both within maintenance and
within operations.
The candidate should have experience in East African bush flying and
understanding of airstrips. IT knowledge, excellent written and oral
communication skills, good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
are mandatory.
The ideal candidate must be a team player, dependable, demonstrate
problem solving and decision making skills and have a positive attitude.
S/he should be a professional with good work ethics and integrity and
the ability to work with minimal supervision.
If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for
improving the health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are
encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates to quote reference number in the subject matter
and send CV and application letter which should include remuneration
requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to
Human Resources Administration Officer,
AMREF Flying Doctors
by email to
vacancies@flydoc.org
Closing dates for applications is 28th Sep2013.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
P.O Box 18617- 00500 Nairobi,
Tel +254 (0) 20 699 2000
Fax +254 (0) 20 344 170
For more information, visit AMREF’s website:
www.amref.org
