KALU OSITA JON
Abuja
Summary
Experienced professional with a robust background in telecommunications and aviation, currently serving as an Air Navigation Safety Inspector (ANSI) at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) since 2011. Skilled in amending regulations, conducting safety audits, and overseeing CNS service providers to ensure compliance with international standards. Proficient in field maintenance engineering, project management, and network operations, with prior roles at Huawei, Airtel, Inspired Network Nigeria, Aviat Networks, and Ericsson TN. Holds certifications in radar systems, VSAT maintenance, safety management systems, and numerous other aviation-related courses. Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and efficiency in both industries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Navigation Safety Inspector (ANSI)
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja
01.2011 - Current
- Amendment of CARs from time to time to ensure compliance with ICAO Annexes on the subject and to file differences with ICAO, if required
- Develop and amend CNS Inspector Handbook and Checklist necessary for inspection
- Participate in the development and implementation DAAS surveillance plan
- Participate in the development and implementation DAAS training program for inspectors
- Participate in the Formulation and implementation Annual CNS Safety Audit Surveillance Program
- Carry-out safety oversight inspection and surveillance audit of CNS service provider (NAMA) as per approved program and report deficiencies noted for remedial action
- Prepare inspection report and highlight the deficiencies, if any for appropriate remedial action by the CNS Service provider (NAMA)
- Assist if needed CNS service provider in preparing the remedial/corrective action plan and follow up its progress
- To ensure flight safety, issue immediate directives to the CNS service provider if there are any issues that need immediate attention
- Ensure CNS service provider has developed training programme including refresher training for staff
- Create and maintain training record files for DAAS personnel
- Review documents, manuals related to CNS including amendments received from CNS service provider and submit for approval
- Participate the development of CNS trainin in any in-house and abroad workshops and seminars related to CNS matters
- Assign aeronautical service frequencies to end users in the aviation industry using ICAO frequency finder software
- Create and manage Aeronautical frequency datasheet for Nigeria.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine cause, corrective action, and preventative measures.
- Analyzed data from environmental monitoring systems to detect potential risks associated with operations.
- Assessed workplace conditions to identify any hazardous materials or situations that could lead to injury or illness.
- Conducted safety inspections of construction sites to identify potential hazards and compliance with regulations.
- Provided training on hazard identification, risk assessment and control methods for employees at all levels.
- Coordinated activities between regulatory agencies such as CAA during site visits.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Checked and calibrated equipment for safety.
- Inspected premises and work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity.
- Organized and coordinated comprehensive and consistent training drills to increase employee safety awareness.
- Improved workplace safety and employee productivity by transitioning from manual safety procedures to digital safety management systems.
- Monitored electronic surveillance systems, fire control systems and closed circuit security systems to keep eye on employee activities and behavior.
- Inspected /evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, incident and accidents.
- Reported violations of regulations and laws related to safety matters immediately after discovery.
- Maintained records of inspection results including photographs and recommendations for corrective action.
- Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders on workplace safety initiatives.
- Performed periodic audits of internal processes related to health and safety management systems of Air navigation Service provider.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Managed safety programs, enforcing compliance with CAA regulations.
Field Maintenance Engineer
Huawei/Airtel Project
01.2010
- Supervision of all telecommunication contracts and ensuring that the contractors execute the contract in accordance to the design specification
- Installation of Microwave Transmission Equipment for vendors (Huawei, Ericsson and Alcartel
- Maintenance of Microwave transmission network
- Installation and maintenance of Huawei base Transmission stations
- Design and maintain Airtel 3G network (south-East)
- Network software upgrade for improved capacity on Ericsson nodes
- Installation of Dehydrators for airtel microwave equipment network.
Field Support Engineer
Inspired Network Nigeria
01.2009
- Installation and maintenance Micro-wave transmission equipments (Aviat True-point 6500, eclipse microwave radios inue and inu and Huawei Trn600 series radios)
- Involved in architecting, planning, managing and developing of core power system
- Acting in various capacities most especially as team lead for different transmission network maintenance
- Transmission maintenance (both backbone and terminal sites)
- Design and maintenance of core Transmission network
- Installation of filter unit and Dehydrators for microwave network
- Costing, Estimation and vetting of Contracts variations
- Management of specific Project Team
- Monitoring the planning, organization and Execution of Telecom Projects.
Field Ops
Aviat Networks
01.2009
- Maintenance of Microwave Transmission Equipments
- Regular site inspection to resolve faults on microwave radios
- Supervision of contractors of Starcoms telecommunication provider network
- Preventative maintenance of network infrastructures
- Responding to fault escalations from network management centers (NMC).
Field Support Engineer
Ericsson TN
01.2007
- Installation of traffic Node TN mini link E (MTN project)
- Traffic node clean up
- Installation and maintenance of network filter stations
- Capacity upgrade on existing traffic node network
- Supervisor for Ericsson Transmission/tower projects
- Installation, integration and maintenance of Radio Base Station
- Capacity Upgrade on Transmission/ Zain project
- Routine maintenance and monitoring BSC and MSC
- Integration of Ericsson traffic node
- Conduction of line of site inspection and installation of Microwave equipment.
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS) -
ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
01.2006
Skills
- Accident investigation
- Occupational health
- Electrical Safety
- Hazard Identification
- Emergency Response
- Corrective Action Planning
- Procedure Implementation
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Incident Investigation
- Investigations
- Incident Reporting
- Equipment Inspection
- Safety Training
Certification
- REGISTERED MEMBER (COREN), COUNCIL FOR REGULATION OF ENGINEERS IN NIGERIA (COREN)
- MEMBER (NSE), NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS NIGERIA (NSE)
- REGISTERED MEMBER (IEEE), INSTITUE OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS NIGERIAN SECTION
- LICENSED HOLDER (ATSEP), AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PERSONEL RATED ON HF RADIOS AND NAV AIDS EQUIPMENTS
Coursework
- Certificate in Maintenance of RADAR systems (EASA Kenya)
- Certificate in VSAT maintenance ( (EASA Kenya)
- Certificate in System networking (EASA KENYA)
- Certificate in Auditor’s Technique (EASA Kenya)
- Certificate in Satellite Communication (United-ATS Egypt)
- Aeronautical Telecommunication Facilities Orientation course (NCAT Zaria)
- Certificate in Safety interviewing of aviation witnesses and Agents (IATA)
- Certificate course in ILS Principles and Maintenance (KCATC South Korea)
- Certificate course On DVOR Equipment Maintenance (NCAT Zaria)
- Certificate course on Air Field Ground Lightening systems (NCAT Zaria)
- Certificate in Safety Management Systems (IATA)
- Certificate course on operation and maintenance of ceragon FibreAir IP-10 (Lagos)
- Certificate in Air traffic safety electronics engineering course (pre-ATSEP) licensing course (NCAT)
- Certificate course on Air Traffic Management operational concept. (ATNS South-Africa)
- Certificate in ATSEP Communication Equipment Maintenance (NCAT Zaria)
- Certificate in Aerodrome Certifcation (ACI)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/09/82
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Air Navigation Safety Inspector (ANSI)
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
01.2011 - Current
Field Maintenance Engineer
Huawei/Airtel Project
01.2010
Field Support Engineer
Inspired Network Nigeria
01.2009
Field Ops
Aviat Networks
01.2009
Field Support Engineer
Ericsson TN
01.2007
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS) -
ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- REGISTERED MEMBER (COREN), COUNCIL FOR REGULATION OF ENGINEERS IN NIGERIA (COREN)
- MEMBER (NSE), NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS NIGERIA (NSE)
- REGISTERED MEMBER (IEEE), INSTITUE OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS NIGERIAN SECTION
- LICENSED HOLDER (ATSEP), AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PERSONEL RATED ON HF RADIOS AND NAV AIDS EQUIPMENTS
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