Technical Instructor at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

• The candidate Conduct all technical courses within His/her discipline as required to meet the needs of Kenya Airways and customer operators.

Detailed Description        
Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

• Prepare and update training manuals/training notes to ensure that up-to date information is delivered to maintenance personnel.
• Conduct basic aircraft systems training to Maintenance personnel to enable them to acquire KCAA/EASA basic licences without type rating.
• Prepare, administer and mark basic trial (LWTR) examinations for maintenance personnel to assess the training and knowledge impacted
• Conduct and coordinate OJT activities for maintenance personnel
• Prepare, review, administer and mark the relevant basic and aircraft type examinations for the aircraft maintenance personnel to assess the training and knowledge acquired.
• Prepare progress and assessment reports on course participants for follow up and recommendations to the manager, technical training.   
• Prepare and conduct regulatory initial, refresher and continuation courses for maintenance personnel to enable them to obtain and sustain maintenance licenses / approvals from KCAA/EASA and Kenya airways
• Conduct transit authorization courses (A-rating) for Technicians with LWTR so that they are authorized to handle transit checks.
• Coach and mentor apprentices and graduate trainees
• Prepare and conduct modular courses as need arises to meet business requirements
• Coordinate and administer the apprenticeship and graduate trainee programs to ensure successful completion.
• Conduct any other relevant courses to other Kenya Airways staff as need arises

Job Requirements        
Qualification (Minimum)  

• Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic degree or HND from a recognized institution.
• At least one basic KCAA or equivalent maintenance license.
• Instructional Techniques.
• Basic Aircraft mechanical/Electrical and Avionics Systems course.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs.
• Demonstrated aviation maintenance experience of at least 5 years.
• Demonstrated aviation Instructional experience of at least 2 years.
• Demonstrated experience in basic course content delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in setting, conducting and managing basic examinations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and revising training curriculum.
• In-depth knowledge of KCARs, EASA, FAA and other relevant National Airworthiness Authorities regulations.
• Good Working knowledge of all manuals and documents used in aircraft maintenance.

Additional Details        
Other Skills

• Adaptable to work in multi culture environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collect data, analyze and produce training slides/notes.
• Ability to champion Safety, health and security
• Preparedness to undertake training as required.
• Ability to perform and think clearly under high pressure situations and able to make critical decisions based on personal knowledge, experience and judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and within a flexible team environment.
• Knowledge in Human factors in aviation maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to research and evaluate training needs.
• Good facilitation skills and presentation skills.
• Excellent presentation Skills.