748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an aviation company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
Since its inception, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd has grown into one of the most reliable airlines in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions. We lead the flock, with expedient delivery of cargo to remote destinations, or comfortable and safe transportation of passenger delegations and VIPs.
We pride ourselves as experts in providing first-class services in third world conditions. Hence, we are currently operating from Kenya (Nairobi), Somalia (Mogadishu), DRC Congo (Kinshasa, Goma), Central Africa Republic (Bangui), Niger (Niamey) and Mali (Bamako, Mopti). Read more
In 2002, 748 Air Services (K) Ltd built a camp in Lokichogio to accommodate crew and other NGOs staff, who were supporting humanitarian operations in South Sudan. This move was deemed necessary as Lokichogio was the operation hub and the epicentre for both UN and Non-governmental Organizations operating in South Sudan. Today, the 748 Lokichogio camp is a recognized accommodation and conference facility within Northwest of Kenya. Read more
Safety Management System (SMS) is a systematic approach to manage safety. At 748 Air Services (K) Ltd, we are committed to achieving the highest level of safety and quality performance whilst meeting national and international standards.
At 748 Air Services (K) Ltd, we have a strong safety culture rooted in a continuous Hazard identification and risk assessment system. Read more
We strive to achieve continual improvement in 748 Air Services’ level of safety by establishing and achieving performance targets.
We actively manage identified hazards by analyzing the contributing safety risks, through root cause analysis.
We comply with all ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and all national regulatory requirements.
We encourage our employees to report safety issues without reprisal through our Non-Punitive safety reporting culture. To support the reporting culture, we have an online internet based system that is available to the staff anywhere and everywhere which is supplemented by a manual backup system.
Our safety culture is the product of the Company’s personal dedication and accountability of the employees.
Through our Quality Department, we are committed to ensure the highest level of quality in both the AMO and AOC. We continuously strive to exceed Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority and Foreign Civil Aviation Authority regulations by applying stringent Audit Programs throughout the company. Read more
Our Quality department staff is well trained, experienced and qualified to maintain comprehensive Quality and Safety Systems effectively. The Quality Department emphasis is focused on “Continuous Improvement” principles throughout all Departments.
748 Air Services (K) Ltd is aware that the achievement of the 2030 Global Sustainable Development Goals requires collaborative efforts. We have therefore embraced the UNs’ SDG as part of our business strategy and sustainable policy. In an effort to achieve Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well Being, we have partnered with a Non-Governmental Organization based in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties known as Mama Ibado Charity (MIC). Read more
CHAIRMAN
Ahmed Rashid Jibril is the Chairman for 748 Air Services (K) Ltd. He has been actively involved in the operations and expansion of 748 Air Services, since its founding in 1994. As Managing Director, he developed and implemented all major strategic initiatives, which led to the growth of the company from one 748 Hawker aircraft to the current fleet of aircraft(s) made up of Dash 8-400, Dash 8 -100 and Cessna Caravans.
Ahmed is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, Canada. He is also a member of Institutes of Public Accountants of Kenya and founding member of the Association of Financial Analysts of Kenya. He holds a B.A in Commerce from the University of Nairobi.
Ahmed is married to Farah Mohamed and blessed with four children.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Moses Mwangi is a highly motivated expert in aviation finance and management who holds an MBA from Edinburgh business school in the UK. He is a certified public accountant with a current practicing certificate. He is also an alumnus of Harvard business school’s advanced management program.
Moses has a proven leadership portfolio having worked as CFO and CEO for different aviation companies in East Africa. He is passionate about the Aviation Industry and a go getter with notable accomplishments in the 40 years he has worked with the aviation and manufacturing industries.
DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR
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DIRECTOR OF QUALITY & SAFETY
Captain Fahim Mohammed is a graduate with an associate degree in Aeronautical sciences, from community college in Portland, Oregon, USA. He holds a commercial pilot’s license from the FAA and is a flight instructor CFI, CFII, MEI from Hillsboro Aviation in Portland. He also holds a Kenyan ATPL and is rated on different aircrafts with over 9000 flight time hours. He also acts as the company’s Director of Operations as well as the Line Pilot and Training Captain on our Dash 8 fleet.
He is very adept in the aviation industry and possesses technical skills with over 15 years working experience.
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Rashid has a wealth of experience in Senior Management having served in the Government as well as an International NGO for more than two decades. His knowledge and experience in the NGO world makes him an asset to the company towards delivery of services to the Humanitarian Sector. He is highly skilled in building client relationships having worked as Marketing Manager for 748 Air Services (K) Ltd for 9 years.
Rashid is able to ensure consistency of service delivery and is very competent in developing new business clienteles.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Safiya is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRPK) and a Graduate of Makerere University Business School in International Business. She is also a member of good standing with the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
She is well versed in policy formulation, design and delivery of efficient and effective HRM systems, processes and practices as well as management and development of people. Safiya boasts over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and Financial Management.
She is also a volunteer of Mama Ibado Charity, an organization whose mission is to restore dignity to the senior citizens through the provision of basic needs, as the HR & Volunteer Coordinator for the last 7 years.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Tawane is a Licensed Engineer and rated on different types of aircraft such as Dash 8 Series and Fokker 50. He is highly qualified and knowledgeable due to numerous courses he has undertaken on engineering such as Quality Management in Airline Operations, Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Management, Line maintenance among others.
He has over 20 years of experience in maintenance having worked for major aviation companies like Kenya Air Force, Blue Bird Aviation and ALS Ltd. Tawane is currently undertaking a Master’s Degree in Air Transport Management at the City University of London.
HEAD OF QUALITY (AOC), SAFETY, SECURITY & ENVIRONMENT
Maurice Juma is nothing but the remarkable definition of a diligent person. Maurice began his aviation journey in 2014 after receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management specializing on Civil Aviation Management from Moi University, where he graduated with Honours. He pushed forth and slowly came up the ladder first as an intern and later as a Quality Inspector and Auditor at ALS Ltd. His responsibilities among others included: Conducting quality audits with follow-ups for non-conformances, producing manuals and publications for evaluation and reviews and processing staff authorizations and maintenance concessions for management.
In 2018, Maurice joined Seven Four Eight Air Services (K) Ltd as a Safety Officer. His continued commitment and hard work to ensure safety compliance in the entire organization has seen grow to become the Head of Safety. Maurice was recently nominated to be the focal point for our Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) venture.
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
James commenced his aviation career in 2003 and has been actively involved in Aircraft Maintenance for more than 15 years. Through hard work, determination and a passion for the aviation industry, he was appointed as the Head of Base Maintenance in early 2018, after holding various senior positions in 748 Air Services.
He holds a Kenyan CAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license and is type rated in the Cessna Grand Caravan (C 208B); the Bombardier DHC-8- 100/200/300 and Q400 series as well as Pratt and Whitney PT6A series Engines.
James holds a Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Airframes & Power plant), and is currently pursuing Executive Masters (Aviation Option) in Business Administration at the Moi University.
HEAD OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Aviation has always been a passion for Charlesworth, a Caribbean native. His aviation career commenced in 1985 when he graduated from Spartan school of Aeronautics (USA) as an A&P Technician. For four years, he was responsible for maintaining the Dash 8 and a number of other aircraft. Hunte joined Moncton Flight Center (Canada) from 1989- 1990 where he was able to complete his flight training. In 1992, he officially became a pilot. Through Hard work coupled with determination, Hunte became a Captain of the Dash 8 in 2000 and in 2007 he relocated to Kenya.
Hunte is not only an experienced captain with the Dash 8 series but a training captain as well. He boasts over 20,000 flight time hours.
Hunte holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (Aviation) from Moi University -Kenya.
HEAD OF ENGINEERING
Victor Kiplimo Biwott is an experienced Aviation Engineering team lead with over five years experience in the aviation industry. He is skilled in Continuous Aircraft Airworthiness Management, Airworthiness Data Review, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
He is a diligent, highly motivated, and committed individual with a strong focus on achieving personal goals and succeeding in a professional and challenging business environment.
In 2017, he joined 748 Air Services as a maintenance planner, and later on was appointed as the Head of Engineering.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering from The Kenya Polytechnic University and recently successfully completed a Master’s in Business Administration at Jack Welch Management Institute.
