Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

• The candidate will 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.

Detailed Description        
Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

• 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.

Job Requirements        
Qualification (Minimum)  

• 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.
• 3 years aircraft maintenance experience or 2years apprentice program.

Additional Details        
Other 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.