Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant at Kenya Airways

Job Title: Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant
Date Posted: 31/08/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Entry
Employer: Kenya Airways
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 14/09/2026

Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant at Kenya Airways. Responsible for supporting aircraft maintenance activities, preparing tools and equipment, assisting technicians, and maintaining workshop standards and safety procedures. Requires a relevant qualification in aircraft maintenance, mechanical engineering. The role is based in Nairobi with duties performed on-site.

Purpose

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

  • 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
  • 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.

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