Remote quality assurance, compliance or operations role. Two years as Head of Quality in KCAA-regulated drone businesses (audits, SOPs, regulatory submissions, document control), plus accounting and admin experience. Aviation is my passion, but I'm open to quality, compliance, ops or executive support in any industry. Available East Africa hours, flexible for key meetings.

Shirley Casandra
@shirleycasandra
Aviation quality and compliance professional at Nexaro Precision, managing KCAA drone approvals and controlled operational documentation.
What I'm looking for
At Nexaro Precision Limited, I lead quality management for a KCAA-licensed drone services business, aligning operational processes with civil aviation regulations and internal controls. I review controlled manuals, SOPs and operational records, and coordinate regulatory applications for drone permits, approvals and licence renewals.
At Hover Mode Limited, I reviewed operations through internal audits, monitored licence and authorisation renewals, and managed controlled documentation. I also prepared KCAA applications and coordinated drone training activities.
At Kindred Pathway Limited, I administer payments, invoices and tax filing, and prepare budgets and financial reports. My background also includes an Air Transport Department attachment at the Ministry of Transport and a Bachelor of Civil Aviation Management from Moi University.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Quality, Office Administrator & Social Media Marketer
Nexaro Precision Limited
Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)
Led quality management across a KCAA-licensed drone services business, ensuring operational processes aligned with civil aviation regulations. Coordinated regulatory applications, internal audits, and document control, while administering training and office workflows.
Accountant
Kindred Pathway Limited
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Administered payments, invoicing, and KRA tax filings while maintaining high accuracy and compliance. Prepared budgets, financial summaries, and audit-ready documentation for management oversight.
Head of Quality, Office Administrator & Social Media Marketer
Hover Mode Limited
Oct 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 7 months)
Reviewed operational activities through internal audits to identify compliance gaps against KCAA aviation regulations. Managed licence tracking, document control, regulatory applications, training coordination, and social media communications.
Sales Assistant
Bloom Kenya
Jan 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 9 months)
Provided sales support and customer assistance in a retail environment.
Attaché - Air Transport Department
Ministry of Transport
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)
Supported air transport department activities within the Ministry of Transport.
Customer Service Agent
Hypochem Limited
May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Handled customer service duties on a part-time basis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DJI
Certified DJI Agricultural Drone Pilot, Agricultural Drone Piloting
Certified DJI Agricultural Drone Pilot from DJI, completed in February 2026.
Aerosafe Africa Consultants
Aviation Security Awareness Certificate, Aviation Security
Aviation Security Awareness Certificate from Aerosafe Africa Consultants, completed in 2026.
Aerosafe Africa Consultants
Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Aviation, Quality Management Systems
Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Aviation from Aerosafe Africa Consultants, completed in 2025.
Moi University
Bachelor of Civil Aviation Management, Civil Aviation Management
Bachelor of Civil Aviation Management from Moi University, completed in September 2021.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Job categories
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