Aircraft Surface Technician at Ministry of Defence

AIRCRAFT SURFACE TECHNICIAN -CSG 13 – FIVE (5) POSTS (Advert no. 22/2021)

Basic Salary:                       Ksh. 20,800 – 25,860 p.m.
House Allowance:              Depending on area of deployment
Commuter Allowance:     Ksh 4,000
Leave Allowance:              (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
Terms of Service:                Permanent & Pensionable.

Duties & responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer. Specific duties and responsibilities will involve:- sanding aircraft surface prior to repairing or after primer application; masking of windows/under screens, markings and other parts to retain their originality; applying primer to sanded areas; spray painting of the aircraft; applying primer and spray finishing to aircrafts; sand blasting and applying grip system on an aircraft; repairing fiberglass components; and masking of strips and other vital configurations while the aircraft is under repair.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent qualification
2. Craft Certificate OR Grade III in any of the following fields: Aircraft Surface Finisher Technician Course, Spray Painting or Automobile Refinishing from a recognized institution.
3. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
4. Having NYSC certificates will be an added advantage.