Technical Assistant – Component Maintenance Job Kenya Airways

Technical Assistant – Component Maintenance Job

Purpose

• To provide technical and logistical support in the maintenance, inspection, and preparation of aircraft components within the component workshop, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly of aircraft components under supervision.
• Prepare components, tools, and documentation required for maintenance tasks.
• Support technicians with basic testing procedures (e.g., leak checks, functional setups).
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the workshop areas, ensuring adherence to 5S and FOD prevention.
• Identify and label parts, segregate scrap or unserviceable components as per procedures.
• Ensure accurate filing and handling of maintenance records, labels, and job cards.
• Assist in packaging, preservation, and storage of repaired component.
• Participate in inventory and stock checks for consumables and parts.
• Operate workshop equipment as trained and authorized (e.g., ovens, basic test rigs).
• Comply with all applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (KCAA, EASA, company Procedures).

Skills

• Teamwork and communication
• Organizational skills
• Initiative and problem-solving
• Technical aptitude and precision
• Compliance-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in mechanical, electrical, or aviation-related field.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft systems/components is an advantage.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and work procedures.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Willingness to learn and develop into higher technical roles (e.g., Technician, Certifying Staff).
• Familiarity with KCAA and EASA Part-145 principles is a plus.
• Understands component flow within the workshop (receiving, inspection, servicing, storage).
• Capable of safely handling aircraft components, including delicate or safety-critical parts
• Able to identify and segregate serviceable, unserviceable, and scrap components
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and workshop equipment (torque wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers).
• Assists in setting up test benches or rigs under technician supervision.
• Assists in completing job cards, inspection checklists, and work packs.
• Capable of labeling components and packaging in accordance with quality procedures.
• Performs component cleaning (using ultrasonic baths, solvents, or manual cleaning)
• Prepares components for inspection or testing (e.g., removal of covers, cleaning of connectors).
• Understands basic traceability principles (e.g., part number, serial number, batch control).
• Applies correct packaging and preservation methods for repaired or overhauled components.
• Understands requirements for safe transport and handling of aircraft parts.
• Training progression and task authorizations achieve.

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