Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant at Kenya Airways

Purpose

Assist Technicians Perform Limited Routine tasks under supervision in accordance with regulatory and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out components, parts and equipment cleaning as to the instructions of supervisory staff.
• To assist Technicians to perform their duties in accordance with Maintenance Manuals
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness requirement when handling or transporting aircraft
• components and parts from place to place within the shop.
• Ensure that care is taken in handling spares, tools and equipment to prevent personnel injury or damage to company property.
• Use tools correctly in the designed manner to keep them in good operating condition.
• Take care in drawing and returning tools to ensure their availability to others.
•  Maintain good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work environment is hazard free, safe and pleasant.
• Clean workbenches, tools and equipment on completion of work as per the instructions of supervisory staff.
• To assist Technical Materials staff loading/unloading and receiving aircraft spares tools and equipment.
• Maintain Service and appearance of Vehicles and Equipment in a good condition to meet set standard
• Adheres to published Health and Safety requirements defined in published manuals and other publications.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Technician or Engineer.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Good Communication skills

Qualifications

• C Plain in KCSE - With C in English, Math’s, Physics and chemistry.
• National trade test Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution is added advantage.
• Valid driving license -Heavy Vehicle License preferred.
• Computer Literacy.
• Previous Airline/Motor vehicle maintenance experience would be an added advantage.

Additional Information

• The Job requires concentration and orientation to detail.
• Carries out maintenance under demanding time schedule and is required to follow strict aviation safety regulations.
• Works under unpredictable length of time to minimize costs associated with flight disruptions.