Kenya Airways (KQ) has raised the alarm regarding a fake pilot posing a serious safety threat in the aviation industry. The airline issued an important warning to safeguard its operations and raise public awareness.
Fake Pilot’s Identity Uncovered
According to Kenya Airways, the fake pilot, James Mwangi, falsely presented himself as a captain of the airline, distributing fake business cards and making unfounded claims about his affiliation with the company.
To expose the deception, the airline prominently stamped “FAKE” on one of these counterfeit business cards and cautioned the public to avoid any communication with this individual.
In a statement, Kenya Airways officials said, “Please be alert to a fake captain by the name James Mwangi, who has been issuing business cards and falsely claiming to be a Kenya Airways employee.”
Kenya Airways: Committed to Safety and Professionalism
Kenya Airways emphasized the high professional standards of its pilots with the following declaration:
“KQ operates with a team of pilots who have undergone rigorous qualifications and possess extensive experience and knowledge. Safety and excellence are our core values.”
The airline highlighted that its pilots’ licenses are renewed through strict evaluations by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and stated that it accepts only candidates with the highest qualifications.
Requirements for Kenya Airways Pilots
To join KQ’s elite team of pilots, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Kenyan citizenship.
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and instrument flight rating.
- Flight experience: A minimum of 4,000 flight hours, including 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) and 500 hours as PIC on aircraft weighing at least 15 tons.
- Education: At least a C- grade in core subjects like English, mathematics, and physics at the “O” Level certification.
- Language proficiency: Fluency in English.
- Personal qualities: High integrity, teamwork skills, and strong customer focus.
© AeroHaber.com
Aviation News and Defense Industry news published on our website cannot be used without proper attribution.
