Background

Kenya Airways, the leading African airline flying to more African destinations than any other carrier, takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Purpose

Carry out all: Pre inspection, disassembly cleaning, inspection, repair, modification, rectification, replacement, overhaul and testing tasks on Aircraft components for all KQ fleet third party operators and perform certification within his/ her dual scope of approval in accordance with KCAA company regulations at an optimized cost for the business whilst upholding high maintenance standards to maintain schedule integrity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Pre inspection, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, modification, rectification, replacement, overhaul and testing tasks on aircraft components, aircraft tools & certify within the workshop approval system for optimal TAT to ensure continuous availability of serviceable components under supervision.
• Pre inspection and inspection of aircraft components to asses defects as per the appropriate CMM, certify his or other work (subject to applicable approvals) daily audit on tools, equipment & machines to ensure their serviceability, ensure proper documentation has been done & signed for in order to maintain correct & up to date component history.
• Adhere to the company safety, health & environment policy to maintain company safety records, report incidents/accident occurrences as per company procedures to maintain our safety standards, carry out 5s audits, first aid & fire marshaling drills. He/she should be aware of the safety and quality findings raised and ensure timely implementation of the immediate corrective action.
• Carry out security checks as per engineering security document annex 8 to maintain our security standards.
• Be able to interpret the hub critical list, to identify priority items and ensure timely delivery of components, to support the business.
• Implement SBs and be aware of changes effected in the CMM as cascaded through development engineering.

Skills

• Basic Knowledge of Aviation Legislation/Regulations
• Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards
• Has used the appropriate equipment, technology and/or IT systems to complete day to day work
• Has knowledge of material specifications – MSDS

Qualifications

• Completed a recognized apprentice or
• Holds relevant KNEC Engineering Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Computer Literacy
• Competence maintenance
• Trained on at least one skill-based training
• 3 years component maintenance experience or 2 years apprentice program

• Carry out Pre inspection, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, modification, rectification, replacement, overhaul and testing tasks on aircraft components, aircraft tools & certify within the workshop approval system for optimal TAT to ensure continuous availability of serviceable components under supervision.
• Pre inspection and inspection of aircraft components to asses defects as per the appropriate CMM, certify his or other work (subject to applicable approvals) daily audit on tools, equipment & machines to ensure their serviceability, ensure proper documentation has been done & signed for in order to maintain correct & up to date component history.
• Adhere to the company safety, health & environment policy to maintain company safety records, report incidents/accident occurrences as per company procedures to maintain our safety standards, carry out 5s audits, first aid & fire marshaling drills. He/she should be aware of the safety and quality findings raised and ensure timely implementation of the immediate corrective action.
• Carry out security checks as per engineering security document annex 8 to maintain our security standards.
• Be able to interpret the hub critical list, to identify priority items and ensure timely delivery of components, to support the business.
• Implement SBs and be aware of changes effected in the CMM as cascaded through development engineering.

• Basic Knowledge of Aviation Legislation/Regulations
• Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards
• Has used the appropriate equipment, technology and/or IT systems to complete day to day work
• Has knowledge of material specifications – MSDS

• Completed a recognized apprentice or
• Holds relevant KNEC Engineering Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Computer Literacy
• Competence maintenance
• Trained on at least one skill-based training
• 3 years component maintenance experience or 2 years apprentice program