Brief Description
The candidate will develop maintenanceprocedures and work instructions, supervise SQAEs & QAEs, plan, conductaudits and coordinate audits and investigations in order to ensure anairworthy, reliable, quality product/service is provided in a cost-effectivemanner. Will also ensure that technical staff work within the framework of theKenya airways company procedures and to satisfy the requirements of KCAA/EASAPart 145.A.65 and to maintain an independent Quality System.
Detailed Description
Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)
Carry out planned audits/Inspections/spot checks/surveys as the leadauditor of all Technical Department sections and provide written reports.
Ensure follow-up on audit findings, verify closures and close auditfindings including monitoring the effectiveness of any corrective action fromfeedback and by direct surveillance.
Manage periodic and random audits within KQ Technical Department toensure compliance with KCAA, FAA, EASA and Kenya Airways standards.
Carry out audits/Inspections/spot checks/surveys of aircraftmaintenance at base, line stations and any contracted sites used by KenyaAirways.
Carry out audits/Inspections/spot checks/surveys of the facilities atany contracted sites and at base, checking that tools and equipment are kept ingood condition and acceptable standards of storage exist.
Carry out audits/Inspections/spot checks/surveys for the materialsupply and storage system including facilities and records; this will encompasschecks on certification documents, labelling, stores inspection, binning andshelf life control.
Log in reported occurrences/incidents into QA database, investigate allincidents/occurrence reports as applicable, and report as applicable to KCAA/EASA/Customer’sCivil Aviation Authority/Operators and share incident reports with allstakeholders and follow up on the implementation of recommendations.
Recommend approval, withdrawal, suspension and termination ofauthorisations for technician, certifying staff, support staff and non-aircraftAuthorised staff.
Review and advise on aircraft/component certification coverage tomanagement.
Review and assess the impact of the changes made to Maintenance ControlManual (MCM), Maintenance Procedures Manual (MPM) and Maintenance OrganisationExposition (MOE), Technical Procedures Manual (TPM) and Quality ProceduresManual (QPM).
Analyze procedural recommendations from various technical departmentline managers to ensure that they meet Kenya Airways and KCAA standards.
Periodic assessment of the approved vendor database and makerecommendations for appropriate actions (audits, suspension, andreinstatement).
Provide oversight for issue of aircraft Certificate of Registration andissue/renewal of Certificate of Airworthiness and Radio license.
Provide QA Airworthiness statistics and periodic relevant Quality andSafety data such as QA Monthly reports including ASR monthly updates and MORWeekly reports.
Point of contact for regulatory/external audits authorities. Thisinvolves Coordination, preparation, handling of and response to externalauditors and regulatory authorities.
Liaison with other Regulatory bodies and all Technical DepartmentSections on all matters of Quality and Safety.
Evaluate and coordinate QA project.
Responsible for guidance, motivation, development and training ofSenior Quality Assurance Engineers and Quality Assurance Engineers.
Develop training plan for the QA personnel.
Conduct competence assessment for the QAE and SQAE.
Implement ideas for improving quality and safety management systems.
Prepare management review data/presentation for the top managementbriefing.
Assists Quality Lead(s) in developing and monitoring QA program.
Support Quality Lead(s) in budget preparation and management.
Deputies Quality Lead(s) and carry out any other duties within theQuality Assurance Section as directed by the Quality Lead(s).
Job Requirements
Qualification(Minimum)
Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Must have attended quality management course.
Must have completed training in audit techniques.
Is current in KQ corporate and technical mandatory trainings.
Must have completed SMS training.
Haveat least 1 KQ aircraft type training or 1 KQ component training.
Trainedon Incident Investigation.
Haveat least 4 QA approvals.
Must have relevant engineering degree with at least 6 years aviation engineering experience with at least 3 years inquality OR
Must have Diploma in relevant Engineering field with at least 8 years aviation maintenance experience with at least 3 years in quality.
Fullyconversant with relevant technical procedures
Fully conversant with all relevant regulatory requirements
Additional Details
Other Skills
Proven Management skills.
Proven Mentoring and coachingSkills.
Proven supervisory skills.
Good Communication Skills.
Procedure writing skills.
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