Principal Pilot Chief Pilot

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/940
Roles
Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the Principal Pilot will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Operating Company helicopter
Train and qualify in the execution of air-mobile work on transmission lines
Observing compliance with operating limitations in the helicopter flight manual
Ensuring helicopter maintenance is carried out in accordance with the maintenance manual to avoid unnecessary grounding of helicopter
Carrying out appropriate flight tests for timely issuance of certificate of maintenance
Ensuring compliance with mandatory modifications as required by the manufacturer
Ensuring helicopter availability for transmission network inspections, system breakdowns and other ground requirements
Ensuring availability of radio communication at all times between the helicopter, the working tower and ground co-ordinator when on transmission line work
Ensuring the safety of the helicopter and personnel at all times the helicopter is in operation
Performing any other duties as may be assigned

The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a six months’ training in long line referencing to quality
Job Requirements

KCSE Grade C or its equivalent. Possession of additional qualifications will be and added advantage
Commercial Pilots License (CPL)
Helicopter License
Five years’ relevant experience with at least 2000 flight hours
Certificate of Good Conduct
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership and team building skills
IT User skills

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