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Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant at Kenya Airways

Job Title: Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant
Date Posted: 26/08/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Entry
Employer: Kenya Airways
Industry: Technician
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 09/09/2026

Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant at Kenya Airways Assists with aircraft component maintenance, tool prep, and workshop support following KCAA safety standards. Requires National trade test Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution and strong technical aptitude. Full-time.

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.

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