Vacancies at Kenya Airways

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in either Aeronautical/Electrical & Electronics/ mechanical/Mechatronics or a related discipline from a recognized institution
• KCSE aggregate B+ with A Minus in Math, English and Physics or equivalent
• 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
• Passion for Kenya Airways
• At least 1 year in a busy engineering environment

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Purpose

Attend aircraft maintenance basic courses, pass company examinations and acquire basic KCAA license without type rating.

Responsibilities

• Attend Induction and Mandatory courses.
• Attend basic aircraft maintenance courses.
• Pass company examinations.
• Perform assigned maintenance tasks while on attachment (OJT).
• Prepare and plan for the KCAA license without type rating examinations.
• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of KCARs,
• Working knowledge aircraft Maintenance manuals
• Good knowledge of aircraft systems
• Able to work in multi culture environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Aeronautical/Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Diploma or HND or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• KCSE aggregate C+ with C+ in math, English and physics or equivalent.
• Proof of attachment when on training.
• At least 2-3 years of Aircraft maintenance experience.