Aircraft Workshops Technical Assistant at Kenya Airways
Job Description
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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Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Kenya Airways
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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Cabin Mechanic – Heavy Maintenance at Kenya Airways
Job Description
Purpose
Carry out all assigned cabin aesthetics maintenance
inspection tasks and repairs/ component replacements on all KQ fleet and
third-party operators at optimized cost for the business whilst upholding high
standards to maintain schedule integrity.
Responsibilities
- Carrying
out Cabin Laminates replacements for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
- Carrying
carpets preparations & Installations for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
- Carrying
out seats components fabrication and repair for KQ and third-party
aircrafts.
- Carrying
aircraft cabin kick strips, Seat track covers & thresholds Preparation
and Installation.
- Carrying
aircraft towing between Base, Ramp, and designated Engine run Taxiways.
- Carrying
out cabin furnishing inspections during checks.
- Carrying
out aircraft emergency equipment inspections and replacement.
- Facilitating
aircraft weighing tasks during adhoc and heavy checks.
- Carrying
out cabin servicing maintenance tasks.
- Carry
out fumigation for aircraft under heavy maintenance.
- Operate
& maintain MRO section motorized equipment as per company procedures.
- Adheres
to published Health and Safety requirements defined in published manuals
and other publications.
- Undertaking
such other duties as may be reasonably requested by Cabin Workshop
supervisor.
Skills
- Technical
ability and mechanical skills
- Analytical
Thinking
Qualifications
- Diploma
in any engineering field/National trade test Certificate/Certificate in
upholstery or equivalent from a recognized institution is added advantage.
- Valid
driving license -Heavy Vehicle License preferred/ training on aircraft
equipment operations.
- Computer
Literacy.
- 2
years aircraft upholstery work environment or interior fabrics experience
and able to operate equipment’s use at MRO facility.
- Technical
ability and mechanical skills.
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Line Maintenance Outstation Coordinator at Kenya Airways
Job Description
Purpose
Plan, coordinate and administer Line Maintenance Outstations
to ensure quality, safe, cost effective and on time operations of Kenya Airways
and third-party schedules, to meet the business’ strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Analyse
all technical delays and initiate actions or procedures to improve
dispatch performance at Line Outstations.
- Ensure
technical safety and on time operations of KQ and customer flights at Line
Outstations by providing regular technical oversight visits.
- Assist
Lead to assess cost effectiveness of outsourced line stations through well
researched analysis.
- Participate
in Line station ‘set up’ including but not limited to assessing
capabilities and seeking regulatory approvals.
- Establish
professional relationships with various Line Maintenance management and
regulatory authorities at network stations to enable adequate support to
KQ in regular and contingency situations.
- Ensuring
that the company’s procedures and standards are complied with when
carrying out maintenance at Line Outstations.
- Provide
budget inputs and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
- Ensure
that required tools/equipment, ground support equipment and spares are
available in serviceable condition to ensure safety and cost efficiency is
maintained throughout the operation at Line Outstations.
- Support
Line Outstations during Quality Audits and ensure timely closure of audit
findings.
- Provide
technical and Logistical support to Outstations during AOG recoveries.
- Liaise,
control, and update contractual agreements with organizations KQ is
contracted to handle, proactively anticipating Customer needs.
- Develop
and maintain effective communication and contact with contracted companies
and customers.
- Main
focal point on technical matters in outstations to MCC in relation to
availability of resources, facilities, contacts, etc
- Prepare
and submit monthly reports on Line Maintenance Outstations’ performance.
- Undertaking
such other duties as may be reasonable directed by the Lead – Line
Maintenance Outstations
- At
least 6 years working experience, 2 years of which should be on aircraft
maintenance environment.
- Aircraft
Type Training on one or more aircraft on Kenya airways fleet will be an
added advantage.
Skills
- Diplomatic
and Customer oriented
- Effective
communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Personal
accountability and commitment to succeed and achieve company objectives.
- Strategic
thinking
- Inspiring
and developing others.
- Good
judgement and sensitive to details
- Good
planning skills
- Business
Acumen
Qualifications
- University
graduate or Diploma in the relevant field
- Management
and organisational skills
- Knowledge
in third party operators’ procedures
- Knowledge
of SGHA contracts and IATP
- Understanding
of Project Management methodology
- Inter-departmental
knowledge and liaison
- Knowledge
of KCAA /EASA requirements and KQ procedures
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Technical Resource Planner at Kenya Airways
Job Description
Purpose
To plan efficient staff utilization, that meets Maintenance
and Operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Plan
both medium- and long-term availability of production staff, in
collaboration with Technical Managers, to ensure adequate and sufficient
numbers are available across all sectional requirements.
- Coordinate
with sectional Managers for complementing leave plan that is in line with
the company’s leave requirements.
- Coordinate
training of production staff and support compliance of mandatory and
functional qualifications as per the training requirements
- Publish
28-day rosters a week before the start of a cycle.
- Identify
possible resourcing gaps and propose mitigating actions.
- Embrace
and maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment in compliance
with company procedures, regulatory authorities and requirements of
customer airlines.
- Prepare
and analyze periodic performance reports (i.e. training, leave and
productivity reports) for management review
- Conceptualize,
develop and empower Line Managers on resource deployment rules, keeping in
view business plans, strategy and specific service level agreements with
customer airlines.
- Transform/model
these rules in the resource management system. Influence and interact with
process owners and department heads for effective implementation of
redesigned rules and processes.
- Formulate
and apply mathematical modeling and statistical analysis and other
optimizing methods to develop and interpret What-if scenarios. Recommend
the impact on resources and KPIs in line with KQ operating strategy to the
business units. Challenge where required to optimize the resource plans
for increased efficiencies.
Skills
- Good
judgement and sensitive to details
- High
Level of honesty, integrity and professionalism
- Good
negotiation skills.
- Assertive
and a good communicator
- Creativity
and lateral thinking
- Agile
- Strong
analytical ability, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- University
graduate or Diploma in relevant field.
- Five
(5) years’ experience in airline –operational areas
- Experience
in the fields related to Resource Management and Scheduling is an added
advantage.
- ·Working
knowledge of KCAA/EASA Rules and Regulations
- Knowledge
in Systematic documentation of project reports/systems and processes
- Good
working knowledge of general IT systems and specific MRO application
systems
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Assistant Accountant – Credit Control
Brief Description
- The
candidate will update customer accounts by applying receipts to open
invoices, dispatch invoices and statements to customers and reconcile
customer accounts to support the company’s collection process.
Detailed Description
Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)
- Allocate
and apply customer payments accurately based on customers’ remittance
advices.
- Prompt
and correct customer billing, to aid prompt payment and ensure improved
and increased liquidity/cash flow.
- Prepare
and dispatch invoices and statements to customers to ensure clients are
aware of the right level of debts owed.
- Preparing
customer account reconciliations and resolving the reconciling items
within the set timelines.
- Provide
the correct bank information to customers so as ensure funds are banked to
the right account for receipting and subsequent allocation to the right
debtor’s account.
- Contacting
customers to notify them of missed payments and requesting for proof of
payment and remittance advices.
- Respond
to customer account queries timely.
- Initiate
adjustments for minor balances, bank charges, commissions and foreign
exchange differences.
- Maintain
an effective filing system for ease of reference and retrieval of
supporting documents to support outstanding debts.
Job Requirements
Qualification (Minimum)
- Degree
in Accounting or Finance or business Field.
- CPA
Section III or equivalent ACCA.
- At
least one year of practical experience in Finance in a busy Organization.
Additional Details
Other Skills
- Strong
analytical skills
- Team
player
- Results
oriented
- Attention
to details and accuracy
- Interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Good
business acumen for problem solving