Bio's (6)
Name - PETER WAWERU GITHAIGA,
Title - Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Tel.: +254 722 830 315 and +254 737 075 368
E-mail:
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Nationality – Kenyan
MY BIO
Peter trained at Technical University Of Kenya ( then Kenya Polytechnic ) and Southall College Of Technology ( SCOT ) Southall , Middsx, UK , attained Full Technological Certificate in Aeronautical Maintenance.
Coming back to Kenya , he worked with East African Airways, Embakasi, in Avionics WorkShop for two years. Later he joined EA Civil Flying School, Soroti, Uganda and joined Air Service Training ( AST) , trained as a technical Instructor under EAC / DCA / UNDP/ ICAO scholarship for another two years. After coming back he worked as an Avionics Supervisor with EAA and later pioneering in setting up Kenya Airways Engineering. He licensed by KCAA in Avionics - Categories “X” – Electrical, Instruments, Compasses and Automatic Pilot - and has EASA part 66 B1, B2 and C licenses . He attended maintenance and management courses in DC 3 , F27/ F50, SAAB 340B, DC9, CRJ 200 and Boeing B707/720, B737-200, -300, -700ER,-800ER, B757-200, B767-300ER and B777-200ER.
In addition Peter has worked with Jetlink Express , Air Direct Connect, East African School of Aviation , has gained a lot of skills and experience in On Job Training , in curricula and syllabi and in teaching and examination as an external examiner ( AMEL ) seconded to KCAA
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DATES |
JOB TITLE |
ORGANIZATION/FUNCTIONS |
1 |
2014 - 2015 |
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer |
General Aviation in Maintenance Consulting Instructor/ Engineer Nairobi Wilson |
2 |
2012 - 2013 |
Safety/ Quality Manager |
Air Direct Connect JKIA |
3 |
2010 - 2012 |
Technical Instructor - Diploma in Avionics |
EASA - KCAA |
4 |
2008 - 2010 |
Safety/ Quality Manager |
Jetlink Express JKIA |
5 |
1978 - 2008 |
Inspector / Principal Quality Control/ Assurance Engineer |
Kenya Airways |
6 |
1975 - 1977 |
Instructor Trainee |
E.A.C Flying Soroti, Uganda AIR Service Training (AST ) Perth , Scotland DCA/ UNDP/ ICAO / EAAC/ East African Community |
Name - HENRY MAINA KIMONDO
Title - Aviation Consultant
Tel - +1 832 6518931
email -
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Nationality – Kenyan
MY BIO
I have a HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Kenya Polytechnic, and I also studied Flight Operations and Aviation Maintenance Management at San Jacinto College in Texas. I also have 8 yrs working experience as an Avionics Maintenance Engineer in a major Airline.
Name - DICK KABUKURU MUTOTHORI
Title - Aviation Consultant
Tel - +254 722 613309
email -
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Nationality – Kenyan
Address - P. O. BOX 54176-00200, Nairobi.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
≥ Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics
≥ Airworthiness Administration
≥ Flight Safety Administration
≥ Civil Aviation Management
≥ Government Inspectors Course / Air Carrier Indoctrination Course at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma and on the job training to FAA office in Los Angeles.
≥ UK CAA course at University of Kent at Canterbury and on the job training attachment to CAA office at Stanstead.
≥ ICAO Seminar on Safety oversight at ICAO Nairobi Office.
≥ Aircraft maintenance Management at ESAMI-Arusha, Tanzania.
≥ Aircraft Type courses including: B757 and B737 in Seattle USA Airbus A310 in Toulouse, France; Fokker-F27, F50, DC 9-30 among others.
≥ Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Avionics - Brunnel Technical College (Bristol, U.K) 1970-73
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
≥ Certification of new and used aircraft coming on to the Kenya Civil Aircraft Register.
≥ Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO), Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and Aircraft Training Organisation (ATO) auditing for approval purposes.
≥ Aircraft Airworthiness inspections .
≥ Recommendation and development of guidance material for both the Authority and industry.
≥ Participation to On-job training of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) personnel.
≥ Panellist of KCAA recruiting interviews.
≥ Was a member of the airline’s Strategy Development team representing the Technical Department.
≥ Overseeing setting and marking engineers’ examinations.
≥ Overseeing conducting oral examinations to engineering candidates for licensing purposes.
≥ A member of the team of consultants under Sofreavia of France on the World Bank funded Flight Safety project at KCAA for three years up to January 2010.
KEY CAREER HISTORY
Job Title | Date | Company |
Consulting in Aviation & Flight Safety | 2002-2012 | Aeronautical Consultantcy Services |
Deputy Director of Civil Aviation (Technical Services) & Flight Safety Division | 2000-2002 | Directorate of Civil Aviation |
Assistant Director of Civil Aviation in Charge of Airworthiness Division | 1995-2000 | Directorate of Civil Aviation |
Chief Airworthiness Surveyor | 1981-1995 | Directorate of Civil Aviation |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics | 1973-1981 | Kenya Airways |
Name - Naftaly Wanjohi Mwangi
Title - Aviation Consultant
Tel - +254 720 344095
email -
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Nationality – Kenyan
Address - P. O. BOX 54176-00200, Nairobi.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
≥ B.Sc (Electrical Engg),Upper 2nd Class Hons (1975), University of Nairobi
≥ Engineering Internship at East African Airways (June 1975– Dec 1976)
≥ Aircraft Systems type courses at Airbus, Fokker and Boeing
≥ Manufacturer Systems courses for equipment fitted to various aircraft
≥ Various Senior Management Courses
≥ Emergency Response training (Blake)
≥ Job Evaluation course (Hay)
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
≥ Was accountable to the Technical Director for the Engineering Development, the Engineering Planning, the Aircraft Workshops and the Inventory Planning and Control divisions of the airline.
≥ Was responsible for Aircraft Base Maintenance and Aircraft Maintenance Planning divisions of the company.
≥ Sourced for suitable Maintenance Repair Organisations to undertake out-sourced maintenance of airframes, engines, landing gears, propellers and components and negotiated suitable contracts and oversaw their execution.
≥ Was a member and later the leader of the Airline’s aircraft Fleet Development team that determined the required fleet composition, developed aircraft specifications, requested and evaluated proposals, negotiated terms for the purchase or lease of additional aircraft, selected optional buyer furnished equipment, developed implementation budgets and oversaw the entire aircraft manufacturing, acceptance and entry into service processes.
≥ Was a member of the airline’s Job Evaluation team representing the Technical Department.
≥ Was a member of the airline’s Strategy Development team representing the Technical Department.
≥ Was the Crisis Management Centre (CMC) Technical Director where I represented the department and later assumed the role of its overall Director.
≥ Deputised for the airline’s Technical Director whenever he was away or the office was vacant.
≥ Was a member of the Committee of Experts appointed by the Kenya Government in August 2010 to study the structure, organization, fleets composition, facilities and equipment of public air wings and come up with recommendations on how they can be reformed.
KEY CAREER HISTORY
Job Title | Date | Company |
Head of Base Maintenance | 2006-2008 | Kenya Airways |
Head of Technical Support | 1994-2006 | Kenya Airways |
Manager Inventory Planning & Control | 1990-1994 | Kenya Airways |
Manager Engineering Development | 1987-1990 | Kenya Airways |
Senior Development Engineer | 1980-1987 | Kenya Airways |
Development Engineer | 1977-1980 | Kenya Airways |
Trainee Assistant Development Engineer | 1976-1977 | East African Airways |
Name - EPHANTUS KAMAU MBOGO
Title - Aviation Consultant
Tel - +254 733 201941
email -
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Nationality – Kenyan
Address - P. O. BOX 54176-00200, Nairobi.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
≥ Diploma in Air transport Engineering - UK - 1975
≥ C&G Full Technological Certificate (F.T.C) “AET” “Operation Technology”. - 1985
≥ 4½ year Apprenticeship with EAA precursor to Kenya Airways. - 1971 to 1975
≥ Aeronautical Engineering Certificate (CAA-UK) - 1974
≥ KCAA AMEL cat. C rated for various engines. - 1979 forward.
≥ Attended aircraft and engine manufacturer’s maintenance courses on all fleet operated by Kenya Airways during my term there. (F27, B707, DC9, B737-300; 200, B767-300, F50, SAAB340, B737NG and B777-200).
≥ Attended various business development courses and seminars -
Aero-Engine Overhaul and Maintenance conferences.
General Electric Powerplant Engineering course.
Boeing Production Planning Requirements to Maintain Continued Airworthiness.
Aircraft Maintenance cost Seminar in Netherlands.
IATA International negotiation Skills.
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
≥ Over 40 years’ experience in Aircraft engineering and maintenance having started as an apprentice engineer and rising to Head of Aircraft Production at Kenya Airways.
≥ Production and inspection roles in line maintenance, hangar and workshops.
≥ Directly managed off-wing maintenance of all Kenya Airways’ fleet Propulsion Systems (Engines, APUs, Propellers, Thrust reversers, etc) for over 20 years by:
- Organising and guiding engine and propeller workshops production activities.
- Set up and managed a CF6-80C2 Engine Module change workshop at Kenya Airways.
- Forecasting and planning removals based on on-wing Performance and physical Condition Monitoring and established life limitations.
- Establishing off-wing workscopes and ensuring compliance with same at outsourced facilities.
- Ensuring Maintenance Release documents are complete and compliant with Airworthiness Regulations including EASA (JAR) and FAA.
≥ Was Head of Aircraft Production responsible to Technical Director for control and management of all maintenance and servicing activities at Line stations, Base and all workshops for 2½ years.
≥ Was Manager Technical Contracts at Kenya Airways for 2 years responsible for:
- Material supply and repair contracts.
- Warranty and manufacturers guarantee administration.
- Stock verification and audits.
≥ Retired from Kenya Airways in July 2011 as Propulsion Manager for 2½ years in charge of:
- Propulsion Systems management.
- Propulsion engineering.
- Propulsion leasing and Propulsion contracted maintenance administration.
≥ Has been trained in various management skills.
≥ Believes in being ethical and conscious to cost saving activities.
KEY CAREER HISTORY
Job Title | Date | Company |
Propulsion Manager | 2008 to 2011 | Kenya Airways |
Manager Technical Contracts | 2006 to 2008 | Kenya Airways |
Head of Aircraft Production | 2004 to 2006 | Kenya Airways |
Manager Propulsion Systems | 1993 to 2003 | Kenya Airways |
Head of Propulsion Support Group | 1990 to 1993 | Kenya Airways |
Production Engineer - Engine Overhaul | 1988 to 1990 | Kenya Airways |
Inspector - Engine Overhaul Shop | 1984 to 1988 | Kenya Airways |
Engineering Supervisor – Line Maintenance | 1983 to 1984 | Kenya Airways |
Licenced Aircraft Engineer - Line Maintenance | 1979 to 1983 | Kenya Airways |
Technician – Engine Shop and Line Maintenance | 1975 to 1979 | East African/Kenya Airways |
Apprentice Engineer | 1971 to 1975 | East African Airways |
Name - SAMUEL MBURU MUCHAI
Title - Aviation Consultant
Tel - +254 722 412927
email -
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Nationality – Kenyan
Address - P. O. BOX 54176-00200, Nairobi.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
≥ Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Kenya Airways Engineering Training School - 1976 to 2005
≥ Kenya Airways Engineering Training School - Kenya Airways Engineering Training School – 1977
≥ Bureau Veritas Quality Management and Audit For Aeronautical Industries and Airlines - CDG Paris France - 1995
≥ Aircraft Inspectors Course – CAA Brighton, UK (Including attendances at Boeing Factory, Seattle USA; Airbus Factory, Toulouse France; Fokker Factory, Holland; Rolls Royce Factory, Derby England; GE Factory, Cincinnati USA) – 1995
≥ Issuing authority/ Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (Licence Number – YKC-133) – licensed for following aircraft/engines - B707/720, PW JT3D-3B; DOUGLAS DC9, JT8D-11; F50, PW125B & PWR1830; F27, RR DART 528.
≥ KCAA Approvals on the following - B757-200, RR DART 535E; A310-300, CF6-80C2A2; B737-300 & B737-200, CFM56-3B.
KEY ASSIGNMENTS
≥ Day to day management of Engineering Quality Division.
≥ Responsible for all Quality Control and Quality Assurance matters of the company.
≥ Responsible for Technical Training of Kenya Airways and third party Engineers.
≥ Responsible for ensuring Engineering Standards are maintained for continued Airworthiness.
≥ Responsible for running an efficient reliability maintenance program.
≥ Ensuring registration and smooth delivery of new or leased Aircraft being acquired by Kenya Airways. Also ascertain that all conditions are
met for re-delivery and de-registration of Aeroplanes from Kenya Airways back the leasers or new owners.
≥ Ensuring that the company has sufficient number of Licensed/ Approved engineers responsible for certifying maintenance work carried
out on the company Aircraft and maintains a list of all engineers and grants them an approval booklet which shows the scope of
coverage for the holders.
≥ Formulating and maintaining the company exposition and procedures and manuals.
≥ Ensuring that the scheduled and impromptu audits of the Engineering Organization and outstation handling agents and all Kenya Airways
vendors are carried out.
≥ Chairing Acceptable Deferred Defects, monthly Aircraft maintenance reliability and Service Bulletins review meetings.
≥ Ensuring that the C of A documents are validated at all times.
≥ Ensuring the validity of the company approval.
≥ Identifying training needs and ensuring that all Engineering staff undergoes the necessary courses as need arises.
≥ Specifying and operating an engineering staff authorization procedure to ensure that Aircraft are certified by properly authorized
engineers.
≥ Successfully writing Kenya Airways Engineering Quality Manual and getting it approved by KCAA.
≥ Successfully getting Kenya Airways Engineers trained on Aircraft type courses and securing Type Approvals for them from the KCAA.
≥ Writing exposition manual for Precision Air and Jetlink and approved by KCAA.
KEY CAREER HISTORY
Job Title Date Company
Active Director 2008 to 2012 Nelliwa Builders & Civil Engineers
Manager Quality Assurance 2007 to 2008 Jetlink Express Ltd
Manager Engineering and Quality 2006 to 2007 Delta Connection Ltd
Contract on ALS Engineering Quality 2005 to 2006 Precision Air
Head of Engineering Quality 1994 to 2005 Kenya Airways
Manager Quality Control 1990 to 1994 Kenya Airways
Group Inspector I/C Hangar Maintenance 1983 to 1990 Kenya Airways
Inspector in the Hangar 1979 to 1983 Kenya Airways
Licensed Engineer 1977 to 1978 Kenya Airways
Technician 1974 to 1977 East African Airways
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer 1970 to 1973 Kenya Air Force
Junior Supervisor 1968 to 1970 Kenya Air Force
Technician 1967 to 1968 Kenya Air Force
Basic Aircraft Maintenance Course 1965 to 1967 Kenya Air Force