Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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

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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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.

Experience needed

2 years aircraft upholstery work environment or interior fabrics experience and able to operate equipment’s use at MRO facility.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Technical ability and mechanical skills.

• Carrying out Cabin Laminates replacements for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
• Carrying out 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.

• Technical ability and mechanical skills
• Analytical Thinking

• 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.