DADAYO STEPHEN KEFA
Nairobi,nairobi
Summary
A dynamic achievement focused individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced time sensitive environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Validation Pilot
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
09.2022 - Current
- Reviewed instrument flight procedures to verify flyability step 8 of 16, per Doc 9906.
- Operated aircraft safely to support onboard security and passenger comfort during flights.
- Communicated with control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and updates via radio equipment.
- Resolved emerging problems and incidents during flights by applying knowledge of flight principles and practices.
B. FLIGHT VALIDATION PILOT.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
09.2022 - Current
- Conducting instrument flight procedure validation (IFPV) of both Conventional and Satellite-based performance-based navigation (PBN) instrument flight procedures (IFP) for fixed-wing aircraft with the objective to assess fly ability to determine that the procedures can be safely flown so as to provide the final assurance that adequate obstacle clearance has been provided and verify that the navigation data to be published is correct.
- Ensured documentation of navigation systems, confirming capabilities of NAVAID, GNSS, RADAR, etc., to support flight procedures effectively.
- Evaluated operational factors, including charting, infrastructure, visibility, and aircraft category, ensuring safety standards were upheld without compromising design waivers.
- Verified infrastructure, including runway markings, lighting, and navigation sources.
Flight Operations Inspector
KCAA Head Quarters
05.2021 - Current
A. FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
02.2021 - Current
- Oversaw the assigned aviation industry operators, including licensing, certification, approval, authorisation and surveillance of regulated entities.
- Conducted inspections and audits for licensing, certification, approval, and authorization under the Civil Aviation Authority's mandate.
- I ensure effectively delivery of the oversight mandate and specifically relating to the conduct of inspections and audits by ensuring that the processes for and conduct of related activities is undertaken in a standardized and predictable manner.
- Developed a standardized inspections and audit system with a clear regulatory framework and technical guidance to enhance the effectiveness of oversight activities.
- Certified air operators and granted operational approvals through thorough assessments.
- Issuance of Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) and associated operations specifications;
- Conducting continuous surveillance on Air Operators including inspection of facilities and equipment to ensure adherence to requirements:
- Reviewing and approving Air Operator documentation, Air Operator training programmes;
- Issuance of authorizations, approvals including special approvals such as Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air, Low Visibility Operations, Performance Based Navigation, Extended Diversion Time Operations, Reduced Vertical Separation Minima, MNPS etc.'
- Identified deficiencies and recommended enforcement actions to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
- Ensuring coordination with other KCAA departments during certification and oversight activities;
- Monitoring of ICAO USOAP CMA activities, and implementation of applicable ICAO SARPS.
- Granted certification for special approvals after comprehensive evaluation.
- Promote the ICAO resolution A36-23 and A37-11 that require each State to develop PBN implementation and Action plan and progressively make necessary reviews. Part of my current duties is developed and provide guidance and roadmaps to the Air Navigation Service Provider, Airspace users, regulating agency, as well as foreign operators in Kenya incorporating the requirements of Global Air Navigation Plan, ANS Master plan 2015-2030 and KCAA strategic plan.
- Coordinated plans reviews to address future requirements for ground infrastructure supporting GNSS sensors, facilitating a shift from RNAV to RNP and easing reliance on surveillance systems. The plan is designed to assist Flight Operations and Airworthiness PBN approval Processes to synchronize with Airspace developments and the present PBN Action plan. This has assisted in the upgrade processes of minimum guidance material to align against the current ANS ground infrastructure requirements.
- Development and/or revision of specific operating regulations and guidance material that meet ICAO SARPS;
- Review developed Instrument Flight Procedures by the ANSP that have gone through the sixteen steps for the Quality Analysis for Quality Assurance on behalf of AAMLE with the view of approving them for use in the Kenyan Airspace.
- Review developed Instrument Flight Procedures by the ANSP that have gone through the sixteen steps for the Quality Analysis for Quality Assurance on behalf of AAMLE with the view of approving them for use in the Kenyan Airspace.
C. FLIGHT PROCEDURE DESIGNER/AIRSPACE PLANNER &DESIGNER.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
12.2016 - Current
- Design, adjust and improve (parts of) the airspace, routes, flight procedures, working methods, etc. with the aim of ensuring the highest possible capacity, efficiency and safety levels.
- Managed and evaluated outlined operational concepts by analysing performance indicators, collaborating with end users to implement corrective adjustments and improve working methods, route structures, and coordination with other centres.
- Monitored developments in Air Traffic Management system and proactively proposed initiatives to meet performance indicators.
- Developed and managed projects for Kenyan airspace aligned with strategic vision, utilising operational analyses and ad hoc studies to address short-term challenges.
- Conduct flight simulations using Simulators to check out and flight validate flight procedures as they are developed and maintained.
- Provide for the right insights and contributions in projects according to the current airspace structure, routes and procedures, including the pros and cons of each element (why are traffic flows and procedures as they are or why do they have to change).
- Conceptualizing and modelling, managing and documenting the airspace, including the development of procedures, restrictions and working methods.
Flight Validation Pilot/Flight Procedure designer
Air Traffic Services Division of Air Navigation Services - KCAA Headquarters
07.2002 - Current
Air Traffic Control Officer
Jomo Kenyatta Airport
07.2002 - 02.2016
ATC (Aerodrome/Approach control)
Moi Airport
01.2006 - 01.2010
ATC (Aerodrome control)
Lokichoggio Airport
01.2005 - 01.2006
ATC (Aerodrome control)
Moi Airport
01.2004 - 01.2005
ATC (Aerodrome control)
Jomo Kenyatta Airport
01.2002 - 01.2004
ATC (Aerodrome control)
Wilson airport
01.1999 - 01.2002
Education
Master of Arts - Security Studies and Criminology
Mt. Kenya University
Nairobi01-2021
Bachelor's Degree - Criminology and Security Studies
Mt. Kenya University
Nairobi01-2018
KCSE -
Sacho High School
Baringo01-1997
KCPE -
Kapkelelwa Primary School
Baringo01-1993
Accomplishments
- July 2021 to date- Flight Operations to coordinate Plans reviews to cater for future needs in terms of ground infrastructure that support GNSS sensor and focus on shifting from RNAV to RNP to reduce the stringent requirements on depending on surveillance systems.
- These plans are designed to assist in the PBN approval Processes and synchronize Air Navigation Service Provider - ANSP's PBN Operational achievements with the Regulator's. This has assisted in the upgrade processes of minimum guidance material to align against the current ANS ground infrastructure requirements.
- I also review developed Instrument Flight Procedures by the ANSP that have gone through the sixteen steps for the Quality Analysis for Quality Assurance on behalf of AAMLE with the view of approving them for use in the Kenyan Airspace.
- I was part the aeronautical study team for the expansion of LANET Airstrip in Nakuru County.
- I further participated in the aeronautical study for the proposed wind turbine generators in Meru County Energy Park.
- I also participated in the aeronautical study for the proposed high-rise Hotel and Luxury apartments in WATAMU for Palm EXOTJCA Limited.
- I participated by representing the Authority in the Study to the pooling of the Government of Kenya Air assets under a centralized control and successfully achieved the National Joint Support Unit based in Wilson Airport.
- I developed and participated in the implementation process of Diani Airport control zone, operational Procedures and coordination procedures with Mombasa Tower and Approach and Nairobi FIC.
- I restructured Mombasa TMA and revised flight procedures into Malindi, Moi and Diani Airports.
- I reviewed of the Manual for Air Navigation Services Operations (MANSOps) for all the ATS station in the Country.
- I have attended validation boards in the ATS stations' sessions with the view of harnessing the development and operation zing training and operational application tools.
- I have been involved in mapping out gaps from the outcome of incident analysis with the aim of developing mitigation to improve on safety.
- I coordinated SMS related activities from the Headquarters.
- I developed and participated in the implementation process of Entebbe/Nairobi parallel tracks.
- I developed TORs and the implementation process for Performance Based Navigation (PBN) in the Kenyan Flight Information Region (FIR) including coordinating with joint teams from Flight Operations, AAMLE and Airworthiness on the day-to-day PBN operational Status in the State.
- I developed Flight procedures for Kakira Airport-UGANDA for KCAA
- I developed Flight procedures for Isiolo Airport in line with the LAPSET Corridor Program
- I revised Standard Terminal Arrival Routes and Standard Instrument Departures for MOI International Airport.
- I developed standard Terminal Arrival Routes and Standard Instrument Departures routes into and out of WAJIR Airport.
- I developed VFR helicopter procedures for Wilson airport, Jomo Kenyatta Airport and helicopter operations in the Nairobi Control Zone.
REFEREES
- Capt. Mark, Koross, mkoross73@yahoo.co.uk, +254 722 776 638, West Rift Aviation Limited, P.O. Box 60091-00200, Nairobi
- Edward, Kimotho, ekimotho@kcaa.or.ke, +254 720 330 703, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, P.O. Box 30163 - 00100, Nairobi
- Ferdinand, Nszumuremyi, Chief, Technical Compliance and Quality Management Unit, nsanzumuremyi@un.org, +254719867667, +252612731735, UNSO, Nairobi
INTRESTS
Teaching
PROFESSIONAL COURSE ACHIEVEMENTS.
- 15th – 19th June, 2026: On Job Training Instructors - EASA
- 2nd – 5th May, 2026: EU Ramp Inspection Programme (SAFA) - Inspectors Initial Theoretical & Practical (Exam)
- 25th - 29th August, 2025: Using the Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
- 1st - 4th June, 2025: VNAV Procedures using MDA as a DA - Flight Safety International.
- 24th - 28th May, 2025: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum - RVSM - Flight Safety International.
- 1st - 29th June, 2025: Runway Safety-Flight Safety International.
- 28th May - 1st June, 2025: ICAO Enroute and Terminal PBN and FAA - EASA PBN Approaches-Flight Safety International.
- 2nd -7th June, 2025: Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) Evaluators Course- Singapore
- February, 2025 : Fokker 28 MK500 Aircraft Type Rating
- 25th - 29th Nov, 2024: PBN Airspace Design Workshop-Dakar, Senegal (African Flight Procedure Program-AFPP).
- October – November, 2024: Fokker 28 MK500 Stockholm-Sweden CEA Simulator Training
- 4th October 2024 : ICAO Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Air Navigation Services
- May-June, 2024 : BAE-ATP Aircraft Type Simulator Training
- 29th January - 2nd February, 2024 : Oversight of Aircraft Leasing Operations
- 7th -11th August 2023 : ICAO Government Safety Inspector Operations-Air Cargo Certification (GSI AC EN)
- 19th -30th June 2023 : Training Developers Course (TDC EN)
- 15th -19th May 2023 : Aviation Safety Oversight Auditing Techniques Course.
- 8th - 11th May 2023 : CORSIA Verification (CORSIA EN)Training
- 6th -10th March 2023 : Training Instructors Course (TIC) Part 2-Instructional Competencies
- February 2023 : Training Instructors Course (TIC) Part 1-Instructional Competencies
- 15th Aug-2nd Sept 2022 : Flight Validation Pilots Course(Validation Process, IFP, ARINC 424 and Geodesy Modules)
- July, 2022: Documentation Management and Control
- June,2022: Resolutions of Safety Issues and Enforcement
- June 2022: Surveillance (Risk Based Oversight)
- January 2022: SAS EASA Integrated Air Legislation Course
- April 2021: Designated Check Pilot - DCP Course B
- December 2021: ULTRAMAGIC Hot Air Balloon Familiarization - Inspection Training
- December 2021: ULTRAMAGIC Hot Air Balloon Inspection and Maintenance Training
- 27th September -14th October 2021: ICAO Government Safety Inspector Operations-Air Operator Certification
- March 14-1 April 2022: ICAO Government Safety Inspector - Personnel Licensing
- May 2022: Performance Based Navigation - PBN Ops Approval
- October 2018: Helicopter Approaches and Departures
- April 2021: Cyber Security in ATM
- December 2019: ICAO PBN Airspace Design
- April 2021: Runway, Taxiway, Apron Planning and Design Course
- 2013-2017: Commercial Pilots License (YL-7860-CL)
- January 2021: Transformation Leadership Course- Alison On-line Course
- December 2020: Managing Compliance with ICAO SARPS - MCIS Course
- October 2020: Air Traffic Flow Management and Collaborative Decision Making Course
- October 2019: Safety Management for Practitioners (SMxP) Course-EASA
- December 2019: PBN Airspace Design Workshop-Dakar, Senegal offered by African Flight Procedure Program (AFPP).
- October 2019: Safety Management for Practitioners (SMxP) Course - EASA
- November 2018: Quality Management System (QMS) for Civil Aviation Implementer - EASA
- April 2018: Obstacle Limitation Surfaces/Obstacle Assessment Training-Berlin, Germany
- September 2017: AFI Operation Safety Awareness Seminar (FOSAS) in Gigiri.
- August 2017: Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator Course.
- August 2017: Crew Resource Management at Aerospace in Wilson Airport.
- January 2017: Aviation Security Awareness Course.
- November 2016: ICAO PANS-OPS PBN Flight Procedure Design Course. (African Flight Procedure Programme/AFPP)
- October 2016: ASTP/AVSEC 123/Instructors Course.
- August 2016: ICAO PANS-OPS Flight Procedure Design Initial Course (African Flight Procedure Programme/AFPP)
- July 2016: ASTP/123 Basic AVSEC Course.
- June 2016: Aircraft Accident Investigation (Online) Course-EMBRY-RIDDLE.
- June 2016: ASTP/AVSEC 123/Air Cargo and Mail Security Course.
- November 2015: ICAO - AFPP Quality Assurance for Instrument Flight Procedure
- March 2014: En route Radar.
- July 2013: Performance Based Navigation Course - PBN
- May 2013: Human Factors.
- February 2010: Area Airways (East African school of Aviation)
- June 2010: Team Building course (Nairobi-Karen)
- July 2008: Fire Safety and First Aid Training Course, (Fire Risk Reduction Rules (2007 and the Factories {first Aid} Rules 1977.
- September 2008: Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM), EASA
- July 2008: Change management
Timeline
Flight Validation Pilot
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
09.2022 - Current
B. FLIGHT VALIDATION PILOT.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
09.2022 - Current
Flight Operations Inspector
KCAA Head Quarters
05.2021 - Current
A. FLIGHT OPERATIONS INSPECTOR.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
02.2021 - Current
C. FLIGHT PROCEDURE DESIGNER/AIRSPACE PLANNER &DESIGNER.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
12.2016 - Current
ATC (Aerodrome/Approach control)
Moi Airport
01.2006 - 01.2010
ATC (Aerodrome control)
Lokichoggio Airport
01.2005 - 01.2006
ATC (Aerodrome control)
Moi Airport
01.2004 - 01.2005
Flight Validation Pilot/Flight Procedure designer
Air Traffic Services Division of Air Navigation Services - KCAA Headquarters
07.2002 - Current
Air Traffic Control Officer
Jomo Kenyatta Airport
07.2002 - 02.2016
ATC (Aerodrome control)
Jomo Kenyatta Airport
01.2002 - 01.2004
ATC (Aerodrome control)
Wilson airport
01.1999 - 01.2002
Master of Arts - Security Studies and Criminology
Mt. Kenya University
Bachelor's Degree - Criminology and Security Studies
Mt. Kenya University
KCSE -
Sacho High School
KCPE -
Kapkelelwa Primary School