Pilot Intern at AMREF Flying Doctors

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key area Activity

• Flight Operations Prepare flight planning for all allocated flights promptly.
• Participate in the planning and execution of company flights in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Carry out flight-related duties in accordance with company Standard
• Operating Procedures (SOPs) as allocated and guided by the Captain.
• Assist the Chief Pilot’s office with flight operations matters, including flight evacuation planning and execution in the areas of operation.
• Assist in performing functional checks or maintenance test flights as required.
• Support the medical crew during medical evacuations as needed.
• Work closely with Flight Operations and assist with office tasks as directed.
• Help the Captain communicate with Air Traffic Control during take-off and landing.
• Communicate regularly with the crew on board and with Flight Operations during the flight.
• Aid the medical team with loading and unloading patients to ensure safe flight missions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Administrative

• Duties Support librarian services and maintain flight crew records/documents in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage stationery for the section.
• Assist the Chief Pilot with work-related tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• KCSE Grade certificate or an equivalent.
• Hold a Kenyan Commercial Pilots License (CPL) with current instrument rating.
• Multi-Engine Rating added advantage
• Successfully passed Performance A and Gas turbine papers
• Hold a class 1 medical certificate
• Valid Passport required - must have 6 months’ validity by internship end date
• Good technical knowledge of flight including air navigation, meteorology flying directives,
• aircraft operating procedures and d mission tactics.
• Knowledge of local airstrips
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required