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Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant
2026-08-26T16:25:05+00:00
Kenya Airways
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace
KES
MONTH
2026-09-09T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background

Kenya Airways, the leading African airline flying to more African destinations than any other carrier, takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Purpose

Assist Technicians Perform Limited Routine tasks under supervision in accordance with regulatory and company procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out components, parts and equipment cleaning as to the instructions of supervisory staff.
  • To assist Technicians to perform their duties in accordance with Maintenance Manuals
  • Ensure compliance with airworthiness requirement when handling or transporting aircraft components and parts from place to place within the shop.
  • Ensure that care is taken in handling spares, tools and equipment to prevent personnel injury or damage to company property.
  • Use tools correctly in the designed manner to keep them in good operating condition.
  • Take care in drawing and returning tools to ensure their availability to others.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work environment is hazard free, safe and pleasant.
  • Clean workbenches, tools and equipment on completion of work as per the instructions of supervisory staff.
  • To assist Technical Materials staff loading/unloading and receiving aircraft spares tools and equipment.
  • Maintain Service and appearance of Vehicles and Equipment in a good condition to meet set standard
  • Adheres to published Health and Safety requirements defined in published manuals and other publications.
  • Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Technician or Engineer.

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Good Communication skills

Qualifications

  • C Plain in KCSE - With C in English, Math’s, Physics and chemistry.
  • National trade test Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution is added advantage.
  • Valid driving license -Heavy Vehicle License preferred.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • Previous Airline/Motor vehicle maintenance experience would be an added advantage.

Additional Information

  • The Job requires concentration and orientation to detail.
  • Carries out maintenance under demanding time schedule and is required to follow strict aviation safety regulations.
  • Works under unpredictable length of time to minimize costs associated with flight disruptions.
  • Carry out components, parts and equipment cleaning as to the instructions of supervisory staff.
  • To assist Technicians to perform their duties in accordance with Maintenance Manuals
  • Ensure compliance with airworthiness requirement when handling or transporting aircraft components and parts from place to place within the shop.
  • Ensure that care is taken in handling spares, tools and equipment to prevent personnel injury or damage to company property.
  • Use tools correctly in the designed manner to keep them in good operating condition.
  • Take care in drawing and returning tools to ensure their availability to others.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work environment is hazard free, safe and pleasant.
  • Clean workbenches, tools and equipment on completion of work as per the instructions of supervisory staff.
  • To assist Technical Materials staff loading/unloading and receiving aircraft spares tools and equipment.
  • Maintain Service and appearance of Vehicles and Equipment in a good condition to meet set standard
  • Adheres to published Health and Safety requirements defined in published manuals and other publications.
  • Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Technician or Engineer.
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Good Communication skills
  • C Plain in KCSE - With C in English, Math’s, Physics and chemistry.
  • National trade test Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution is added advantage.
  • Valid driving license -Heavy Vehicle License preferred.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • Previous Airline/Motor vehicle maintenance experience would be an added advantage.
high school
12
JOB-6a8f13612a384

Vacancy title:
Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Aerospace]

Jobs at:
Kenya Airways

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 9 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Kenya Airways, the leading African airline flying to more African destinations than any other carrier, takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Purpose

Assist Technicians Perform Limited Routine tasks under supervision in accordance with regulatory and company procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out components, parts and equipment cleaning as to the instructions of supervisory staff.
  • To assist Technicians to perform their duties in accordance with Maintenance Manuals
  • Ensure compliance with airworthiness requirement when handling or transporting aircraft components and parts from place to place within the shop.
  • Ensure that care is taken in handling spares, tools and equipment to prevent personnel injury or damage to company property.
  • Use tools correctly in the designed manner to keep them in good operating condition.
  • Take care in drawing and returning tools to ensure their availability to others.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work environment is hazard free, safe and pleasant.
  • Clean workbenches, tools and equipment on completion of work as per the instructions of supervisory staff.
  • To assist Technical Materials staff loading/unloading and receiving aircraft spares tools and equipment.
  • Maintain Service and appearance of Vehicles and Equipment in a good condition to meet set standard
  • Adheres to published Health and Safety requirements defined in published manuals and other publications.
  • Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Technician or Engineer.

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Good Communication skills

Qualifications

  • C Plain in KCSE - With C in English, Math’s, Physics and chemistry.
  • National trade test Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution is added advantage.
  • Valid driving license -Heavy Vehicle License preferred.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • Previous Airline/Motor vehicle maintenance experience would be an added advantage.

Additional Information

  • The Job requires concentration and orientation to detail.
  • Carries out maintenance under demanding time schedule and is required to follow strict aviation safety regulations.
  • Works under unpredictable length of time to minimize costs associated with flight disruptions.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Maintenance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, September 9 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 26-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 26-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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