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Aviation Calibration Technician
2026-08-31T13:16:04+00:00
Kenya Airways
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Aerospace
KES
MONTH
2026-09-12T17:00:00+00:00
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Purpose

To carry out assigned repair and replacement tasks on aircraft components in accordance with regulatory and company procedures in order to uphold high safety standards and scheduling integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Proficiency in calibration of aviation instruments (mechanical, electrical, pressure, torque, temperature).
  • Working knowledge of Metrology principles, and traceability to national/international standards (e.g., ISO 17025).
  • Strong attention to detail, precision, and record-keeping discipline.
  • Familiarity with reference standards, calibration masters, and traceability chains.
  • Understanding of measurement principles and Measurement uncertainty.
  • Knowledge of calibration tolerances, acceptance criteria, and correction factors.
  • Label and control calibrated tools in line with tool control policies.
  • Identify tools/instruments that are out-of-tolerance or require repair/replacement.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems or calibration management software.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, calibration procedures, and engineering specs.

Skills

  • Basic Knowledge of Aviation Legislation/Regulations
  • Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive attitude
  • Dependability
  • Honesty
  • Safety conscious

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Applied Sciences/Metrology/Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years in a busy ISO/IEC17025 calibration Laboratory
  • Knowledge of metrology and tool calibration procedures
  • Risk awareness and compliance with safety and hazardous material protocols
  • Understanding of aviation maintenance regulations (e.g., ISO, EASA, MIL-SPEC)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC17025 / AS9100 quality systems
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data logging
  • ISO 17025 awareness
  • OEM calibration training
  • EASA/FAA Part 145 regulatory training
  • Minimum 3 years in a busy ISO/IEC17025 calibration Laboratory aviation maintenance support role.
  • Proficiency in calibration of aviation instruments (mechanical, electrical, pressure, torque, temperature).
  • Working knowledge of Metrology principles, and traceability to national/international standards (e.g., ISO 17025).
  • Strong attention to detail, precision, and record-keeping discipline.
  • Familiarity with reference standards, calibration masters, and traceability chains.
  • Understanding of measurement principles and Measurement uncertainty.
  • Knowledge of calibration tolerances, acceptance criteria, and correction factors.
  • Label and control calibrated tools in line with tool control policies.
  • Identify tools/instruments that are out-of-tolerance or require repair/replacement.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems or calibration management software.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, calibration procedures, and engineering specs.
  • Basic Knowledge of Aviation Legislation/Regulations
  • Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive attitude
  • Dependability
  • Honesty
  • Safety conscious
  • Diploma in Applied Sciences/Metrology/Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years in a busy ISO/IEC17025 calibration Laboratory
  • Knowledge of metrology and tool calibration procedures
  • Risk awareness and compliance with safety and hazardous material protocols
  • Understanding of aviation maintenance regulations (e.g., ISO, EASA, MIL-SPEC)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC17025 / AS9100 quality systems
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data logging
  • ISO 17025 awareness
  • OEM calibration training
  • EASA/FAA Part 145 regulatory training
  • Minimum 3 years in a busy ISO/IEC17025 calibration Laboratory aviation maintenance support role.
associate degree
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JOB-6a957e94dedd9

Vacancy title:
Aviation Calibration Technician

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

Jobs at:
Kenya Airways

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, September 12 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Purpose

To carry out assigned repair and replacement tasks on aircraft components in accordance with regulatory and company procedures in order to uphold high safety standards and scheduling integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Proficiency in calibration of aviation instruments (mechanical, electrical, pressure, torque, temperature).
  • Working knowledge of Metrology principles, and traceability to national/international standards (e.g., ISO 17025).
  • Strong attention to detail, precision, and record-keeping discipline.
  • Familiarity with reference standards, calibration masters, and traceability chains.
  • Understanding of measurement principles and Measurement uncertainty.
  • Knowledge of calibration tolerances, acceptance criteria, and correction factors.
  • Label and control calibrated tools in line with tool control policies.
  • Identify tools/instruments that are out-of-tolerance or require repair/replacement.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems or calibration management software.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, calibration procedures, and engineering specs.

Skills

  • Basic Knowledge of Aviation Legislation/Regulations
  • Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive attitude
  • Dependability
  • Honesty
  • Safety conscious

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Applied Sciences/Metrology/Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years in a busy ISO/IEC17025 calibration Laboratory
  • Knowledge of metrology and tool calibration procedures
  • Risk awareness and compliance with safety and hazardous material protocols
  • Understanding of aviation maintenance regulations (e.g., ISO, EASA, MIL-SPEC)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC17025 / AS9100 quality systems
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data logging
  • ISO 17025 awareness
  • OEM calibration training
  • EASA/FAA Part 145 regulatory training
  • Minimum 3 years in a busy ISO/IEC17025 calibration Laboratory aviation maintenance support role.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Technician jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, September 12 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 31-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 31-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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