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Cabin Mechanic - Heavy Maintenance

Kenya Airways

📍 Location

Nairobi, Kenya

💼 Type

Full-time

📅 Posted

about 21 hours ago

⏰ Deadline

09 Sep 2026

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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.


Kenya Airways PLC


The Pride of Africa


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


Cabin Mechanic - Heavy Maintenance


Employment Type


Permanent


Division


Technical


Expiry Date


Sep 9, 2026 13:35pm


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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