Chief Instructor Cabin Job Position at Kenya Airways (Department: KQ Academy)

Job Title: Chief Instructor Cabin
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Organization Name: Kenya Airways
Department: KQ Academy

Brief Description:
The Chief Instructor Cabin is responsible for ensuring the standardization of safety and emergency training programs and overseeing the supervision of instructors.

Detailed Description:

• Develop training curriculum, syllabi, and manuals for all Safety and Emergency training programs.
• Develop, plan, deliver, and coordinate relevant training syllabi according to the set training policy and organizational requirements.
• Organize and schedule safety and emergency training programs in collaboration with various functions to ensure easy access and full participation.
• Ensure all training is conducted according to KCAA/Company policy and standards.
• Prepare and maintain quality of classrooms during lectures, encouraging participation from the audience.
• Audit outsourced training institutions to confirm they meet KCAA regulatory, industry requirements, and IOSA policies.
• Supervise and manage instructors’ activities to optimize resources and ensure timely and efficient achievement of training objectives.
• Certify students’ training records, graduation certificates, end-of-course reports, and recommend course completion when applicable.
• Review and implement updates or changes to training materials and publications.
• Assess and recommend course material for relevance, consistency, and quality.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager – Ground Training to ensure sufficient instructors and support personnel are available.
• Moderate examinations and evaluate instructors’ performance, providing feedback.
• Develop and manage the training budget.
• Complete training needs analyses and design effective training programs.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of training sessions.
• Manage stock, reproduction, and supply of printed training materials for participants.

Job Requirements:

• Hold a university degree or higher diploma.
• Hold a valid (or have held) crew member certificate (CMC).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technically competent in the area of instruction.
• Integrity, tact, and ability to work well with others.
• Completed an instructional techniques course.
• At least 3 years of experience as a safety and emergency procedures instructor/Inflight instructor.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in IT and the use of relevant tools.
• People management and instructional design skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with various functions.
• Strong procedure writing and documentation skills.
• Business acumen.

How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications, submit your detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kenya Airways is an equal-opportunity employer.
Deadline: 18-Feb-2025
Currency: KES