Job Openings 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.

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Purpose

• Carry out all assigned inspection, repair, modification, rectification, replacement, overhaul and systems functional test tasks during aircraft maintenance for all KQ fleet/third party operators and perform certification in line with KCAA regulations/ company standard procedures at an optimized cost for the business whilst upholding high schedule integrity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair, modification, rectification, replacement, overhaul, functional test tasks on aircraft systems within planned TAT and certify in line with KCAA regulations/ company standard.
• Carry out aircraft defect trouble shooting in accordance with maintenance manuals.
• Conduct aircraft inspections and predictive maintenance to determine airworthiness.
• Accurately complete aircraft maintenance documentation.
• Operate maintenance equipment trained on and authorized for use.
• Adhere to the company safety, health & environment policy to maintain company safety records, report incidents/accident occurrences as per company procedures to deliver quality and comply with 5S requirements.
• Carry out security checks as per engineering security document annex8 to maintain our security standards.

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.
• Communicate with internal customers to give and receive information on assigned duties
• Daily planning of execution of allocated tasks.
• Tasks are allocated by supervisor
• Has demonstrated an understanding of Health and Safety/ risk assessments and their practical application.
• Be able to use appropriate maintenance data.
• Demonstrated basic capability in Standard practices relevant to the work area.
• Trouble shooting at a task level in accordance with standard operating procedures, under supervision. Escalate as required.
• Make decision on the requirements for allocated tasks in line with standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognized apprentice or
• Holds relevant KNEC Engineering Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution
• KCSE aggregate C+ with C+ in math, English and physics
• Computer Literacy
• 3 years aircraft maintenance experience or 2 years apprentice program

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Purpose

Carry out all assigned cabin aesthetics maintenance inspection tasks and repairs/ component replacements on all KQ fleet and third-party operators at optimized cost for the business whilst upholding high standards to maintain schedule integrity.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Cabin Laminates replacements for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
• Carrying carpets preparations & Installations for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
• Carrying out seats components fabrication and repair for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
• Carrying aircraft cabin kick strips, Seat track covers & thresholds Preparation and Installation.
• Carrying aircraft towing between Base, Ramp, and designated Engine run Taxiways.
• Carrying out cabin furnishing inspections during checks.
• Carrying out aircraft emergency equipment inspections and replacement.
• Facilitating aircraft weighing tasks during adhoc and heavy checks.
• Carrying out cabin servicing maintenance tasks.
• Carry out fumigation for aircraft under heavy maintenance.
• Operate & maintain MRO section motorized equipment as per company procedures.
• Adheres to published Health and Safety requirements defined in published manuals and other publications.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably requested by Cabin Workshop supervisor.

Skills

• Technical ability and mechanical skills
• Analytical Thinking

Qualifications

• Diploma in any engineering field/National trade test Certificate/Certificate in upholstery or equivalent from a recognized institution is added advantage.
• Valid driving license -Heavy Vehicle License preferred/ training on aircraft equipment operations.
• Computer Literacy.
• 2 years aircraft upholstery work environment or interior fabrics experience and able to operate equipment’s use at MRO facility.
• Technical ability and mechanical skills.

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Purpose

Plan, coordinate and administer Line Maintenance Outstations to ensure quality, safe, cost effective and on time operations of Kenya Airways and third-party schedules, to meet the business’ strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyse all technical delays and initiate actions or procedures to improve dispatch performance at Line Outstations.
• Ensure technical safety and on time operations of KQ and customer flights at Line Outstations by providing regular technical oversight visits.
• Assist Lead to assess cost effectiveness of outsourced line stations through well researched analysis.
• Participate in Line station ‘set up’ including but not limited to assessing capabilities and seeking regulatory approvals.
• Establish professional relationships with various Line Maintenance management and regulatory authorities at network stations to enable adequate support to KQ in regular and contingency situations.
• Ensuring that the company’s procedures and standards are complied with when carrying out maintenance at Line Outstations.
• Provide budget inputs and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Ensure that required tools/equipment, ground support equipment and spares are available in serviceable condition to ensure safety and cost efficiency is maintained throughout the operation at Line Outstations.
• Support Line Outstations during Quality Audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Provide technical and Logistical support to Outstations during AOG recoveries.
• Liaise, control, and update contractual agreements with organizations KQ is contracted to handle, proactively anticipating Customer needs.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and contact with contracted companies and customers.
• Main focal point on technical matters in outstations to MCC in relation to availability of resources, facilities, contacts, etc
• Prepare and submit monthly reports on Line Maintenance Outstations’ performance.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonable directed by the Lead - Line Maintenance Outstations
• At least 6 years working experience, 2 years of which should be on aircraft maintenance environment.
• Aircraft Type Training on one or more aircraft on Kenya airways fleet will be an added advantage.

Skills

• Diplomatic and Customer oriented
• Effective communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Personal accountability and commitment to succeed and achieve company objectives.
• Strategic thinking
• Inspiring and developing others.
• Good judgement and sensitive to details
• Good planning skills
• Business Acumen

Qualifications

• University graduate or Diploma in the relevant field
• Management and organisational skills
• Knowledge in third party operators’ procedures
• Knowledge of SGHA contracts and IATP
• Understanding of Project Management methodology
• Inter-departmental knowledge and liaison
• Knowledge of KCAA /EASA requirements and KQ procedures

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Purpose

To plan efficient staff utilization, that meets Maintenance and Operational requirements.  

Responsibilities

• Plan both medium- and long-term availability of production staff, in collaboration with Technical Managers, to ensure adequate and sufficient numbers are available across all sectional requirements.
• Coordinate with sectional Managers for complementing leave plan that is in line with the company’s leave requirements.
• Coordinate training of production staff and support compliance of mandatory and functional qualifications as per the training requirements
• Publish 28-day rosters a week before the start of a cycle.
• Identify possible resourcing gaps and propose mitigating actions.
• Embrace and maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment in compliance with company procedures, regulatory authorities and requirements of customer airlines.
• Prepare and analyze periodic performance reports (i.e. training, leave and productivity reports) for management review
• Conceptualize, develop and empower Line Managers on resource deployment rules, keeping in view business plans, strategy and specific service level agreements with customer airlines.
• Transform/model these rules in the resource management system. Influence and interact with process owners and department heads for effective implementation of redesigned rules and processes.
• Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and statistical analysis and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret What-if scenarios. Recommend the impact on resources and KPIs in line with KQ operating strategy to the business units. Challenge where required to optimize the resource plans for increased efficiencies.

Skills

• Good judgement and sensitive to details
• High Level of honesty, integrity and professionalism
• Good negotiation skills.
• Assertive and a good communicator
• Creativity and lateral thinking
• Agile
• Strong analytical ability, diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• University graduate or Diploma in relevant field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in airline –operational areas
• Experience in the fields related to Resource Management and Scheduling is an added advantage.
• ·Working knowledge of KCAA/EASA Rules and Regulations
• Knowledge in Systematic documentation of project reports/systems and processes
• Good working knowledge of general IT systems and specific MRO application systems

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Purpose

• To implement efficient staff utilization that meets safe aircraft maintenance and operational requirements.  

Responsibilities

• Controlling daily allocation of Engineers and Technicians to ensure optimum utilization of manpower.
• Managing manpower deviations caused by schedule interruptions.
• Coordinate with Technical Planning and production areas to ensure manpower requirements are met to support the network and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor and manage leave, sick-offs, trainings, and No-shows.
• Record statistics and monitor overtime levels
• Coordinate with production areas for all maintenance operations and training requirements.
• Recommend amendments of procedures and practices to improve performance in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure Maintenance operation activities and communication regarding resources scheduling is coordinated via the maintenance control.
• Minimize schedule disruptions due to absenteeism and/or late reporting.
• Embrace and maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment in compliance with company procedures, regulatory authorities and requirements of customer airlines.

Skills

• Good negotiation skills.
• Assertive and a good communicator
• Creativity and lateral thinking
• Agile
• Strong analytical ability, diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• University graduate or Diploma in relevant field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in airline –operational areas
• Experience in the fields related to Resource Management and Scheduling is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of KCAA/EASA Rules and Regulations
• Knowledge in Systematic documentation of project reports/systems and processes
• IT Proficiency- Database MS-Access, Spreadsheet MS-Excel, Word Processing MS-Word, Computer Graphics MS-PowerPoint, Project Management MS-Projects.