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Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Kenya Airways

📍 Location

Nairobi, Kenya

💼 Type

Full-time

📅 Posted

about 21 hours ago

⏰ Deadline

09 Sep 2026

AviationMiddle Level

Job Description

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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


Kenya Airways PLC


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KQ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.


If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact us.


Job Overview


Organization's Name


Kenya Airways


Job Title


Aircraft Maintenance Technician


Employment Type


Permanent


Division


Technical


Expiry Date


Sep 9, 2026 13:34pm


How To Apply


If you fit the profile, then apply today. Please submit a copy your detailed Curriculum Vitae here only. The Job is based in Kenya Airways Headquarters, Nairobi. Only qualified applicants with the right to live & work in Kenya Airways Headquarters, Nairobi will be considered.


Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Kenya Airways Headquarters, Nairobi


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How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Kenya Airways website. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kenya Airways does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment.

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