Engineering Graduate Trainee at Kenya Airways

Job Purpose:

Attend the Kenya Airways Graduate Trainee Training Programme and acquire professional and technical skills that will enable the trainee work effectively in engineering services.

Principal Accountabilities (KEY Performance areas):

• Attend basic aircraft maintenance courses and pass required company examinations.
• Perform assigned maintenance tasks while on attachment (OJT).
• Support more experienced engineers in performance of assignments and projects
• Spend time shadowing actual aircraft maintenance and support area operations
• Undertake a group project that support the day-to-day workings of engineering and maintenance activities by use of project management process in regard to project estimates, risks and opportunities; project issues; and reporting of progress / completion
• Perform and/or participate in additional activities/events that help build a strong network.
• Work closely with an experienced engineering teams throughout the training cycle
• Acquire skills in multi-discipline engineering and maintenance environment including use of MRO software
• Acquaint self with the operational activities of Kenya Airways Flight Operations and Ground Operations departments
• Perform any other duty related training as assigned from time to time

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualification (Minimum):

• Engineering Degree in either Aeronautical/Electrical & Electronics/ mechanical/Mechatronics or a related discipline from a recognized institution
• At least upper second- class honors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant internship and academic project experience
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction

Years of Experience (Minimum):

• At least 1 year in a busy engineering environment

Other Skills:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good technical report writing skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills