Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 28/11/2026
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Job Description
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
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