Kenya Airways Pilot trainee job in Kenya

Job Title; Ab Initio Pilot Trainee

Location: Nairobi,KE

Name: Flight Operations

Overview

Kenya Airways is truly the Pride of Africa. Our global network now reaches 50 destinations, 41 of which are spread across the Africa continent. With a modern fleet of  29 aircrafts, including four Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in Africa.

Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable development  by connecting its people and businesses within Africa and around the world.

At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential.

Brief Description

AB INITIO PILOT TRAINING PROGRAMMME

Those who will be successful in the entire interview process towards the above will be required to have the following -:

a)       Valid Kenyan Passport – At least 18 months validity

b)       Certificate of good conduct issued by CID

c)       Yellow fever certificate

 Job Requirements

AB INITIO SELECTION PROCESS

Short listed candidates who meet the minimum requirements indicated in the website shall qualify for recruitment through the following selection process:-

1)                   Aptitude Tests - conducted by a Kenya Airways accredited aviation Firm.

2)                   Psychometric Test – conducted by a Kenya Airways accredited Firm

3)                   Psychomotor test -conducted by a Kenya Airways accredited Firm

4)                   Medical Examination – by an aviation doctor

5)                   Formal interview /Initial brief by a Kenya Airways panel

6)                   Issuance of letter confirming the following-

Ø       That you are successful in the Ab initio selection process  

Ø       Sponsorship-training will be sponsored by Kenya Airways approved Bank  

Ø       Training details - Eighteen (18) months of training in Kenya Airways approved Flying school.

Ø       Stipend to be paid monthly by the school for upkeep.

Ø       Employment – on successful completion of the Ab initio pilot training  

Ø       Bonding - In consideration of the company agreeing to guarantee the expenses of the course, applicant will undertake to execute a training bond.

Ø       Departure date and course commencement date

Successful applicants will be required to apply for sponsorship towards their training for the course in full.

For Loan application, applicant will be required to have the below items

i)                     Copy of the loanee’s National Identity Card;

ii)                   Copy of the parent’s/ guardian’s National Identity Card;

iii)                  Copy of the Applicant’s PIN Certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

iv)                  Two passport photo of the loanee;

v)                    Commitment fees of Kshs. 13,500

vi)                  Account opening balance Kshs. 500

VISA APPLICATION

 For visa application, applicants will be required to have the below items

a)       Valid Kenyan Passport – At least 18 months validity

b)       Certificate of good conduct issued by CID

c)       Valid Yellow fever certificate

d)       Copies of (a,b and c above

e)       You will be required to pick and fill in visa application forms from the embassy.

f)         You will be required to pay for your study visa currently kes. 4800 (subject to changes, which changes shall be availed by the embassy at the time of picking the visa application forms., including the mode of payment and account details of the Embassy Kenya Airways will pay repatriation fee  which currently stands at kes 48,000 per candidate

g)       Kenya airways will request for invite letters from the school to facilitate visa processing

h)       Applicants will be required to fill other forms submitted by the school through Kenya Airways e.g medical insurance forms, training application forms from the school etc

Additional Details

Closing Date:       30-Dec-2011

For application, please go to “How To Apply”