DAC Aviation (EA) Ltd, a provider of humanitarian air charter services, is seeking to fill various positions with qualified individuals.
The company operates a growing fleet of aircraft, including De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalos, Dash 8 Series 100, 200, 300 & Q400, Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ 200LR), Cessna Grand Caravans (EX Model), and the Citation CJ4.
Vacant Positions ¶
- Chief Pilot
- Deputy Chief Pilot
- Parts Manager
- Captains CRJ
- First Officers CRJ
- Captains (DHC-8) – 100, 200, 300 & Q400
- First Officers (DHC-8) – 100, 200, 300 & Q400
- Captains - Caravan (C 208B)
- First Officers - Caravan (C 208B)
Qualifications and Experience ¶
For each position, the required qualifications and experience are as follows:
- Chief Pilot: Airline transport pilot license, three years experience as PIC in commercial air transport operations, and managerial/supervisory skills.
- Deputy Chief Pilot: Airline transport pilot license, three years experience as PIC in commercial air transport operations, and management/supervisory skills.
- Parts Manager: Degree in Business related studies, at least 3 years work experience in a similar position, computer literacy, and knowledge of stores controls and stock tracking.
- Captains CRJ: Valid ATPL, current instrument rating, minimum 4000 hours total time, 750 hours on type (CRJ), and 1500 hours minimum on high performance aircraft (Turbo prop).
- First Officers CRJ: Commercial Pilots License/Instrument Rating, 2000 hrs total time, 750 hrs total time as PIC, and 300 hrs time on type and in similar type of operations.
- Captains (DHC-8) – 100, 200, 300 & Q400: Valid ATPL, current instrument rating, gas turbine engines experience, 4000 hours total time, 500 hours on type, and a valid type rating on the aircraft type/s.
- First Officers (DHC-8) – 100, 200, 300 & Q400: Valid CPL, current instrument rating, gas turbine engines experience, 1500 hours total time, 250 hours on type, and a valid type rating on the aircraft type/s.
- Captains - Caravan (C 208B): Valid CPL, 1500 hours total time, 500 hours on type, and a valid type rating on the aircraft type.
- First Officers - Caravan (C 208B): Valid CPL, 300 hours total time, and a valid type rating on the aircraft type.
Application Instructions ¶
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees, and a daytime telephone contact.
Applications should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, DAC Aviation (EA) Limited, P.O Box 44580 – 00100, Nairobi, and reach them by 8th May 2015.
A copy of the application should also be sent to the Director General, KCAA, P.O Box 30163, 00100 Nairobi.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
