Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Kenya Airways

• Provide supervision to maintenance teams, Complete and certify scheduled and non-Scheduled maintenance tasks at an optimised cost whilst upholding high safety standards and schedule integrity.

• Effectively run the station and share all reports timely.
• Responsible for the final release of work accomplished by technicians
• Ensure tasks are performed to meet company standards and targets
• Plan and assign technicians work and provide guidance.
• Carry out and certify maintenance on cabin utilities and In-flight Entertainment (IFE) systems for utmost customer satisfaction and comfort.
• Identify and requisition correct spares.
• Review work procedures and standards and propose improvements to procedures to ensure effectiveness.
• Maintain regular communication with other stakeholders to deliver quality and on time product..
• Spearhead the effort to implement change.
• Assess defects on aircraft, rectify and certify within the limitation of company approval.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance checks and service bulletins and certify within the limitation of company approval for safe and timely release of aircraft.
• Identify and requisition of the required aircraft parts.
• Report incidents/accident occurrences as per company procedures and effectively coordinate and close any station findings.
• Co-ordinate aircraft towing to and from hangars or ramp by communicating with the tower/apron control and operating the necessary aircraft systems for safe and timely movement of the aircraft.
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded accurately & signed for in order to maintain correct & up to date aircraft history /data
• Adhere to the Company Safety, Health and Environmental (OSHA) policy.
• Carry out security checks as per engineering security document annex 8.
• Supervise team of technicians.
• Develop technicians for improved competency/efficiency.

• Supervisory skills
• Strong team player
• Proactive
• Work under time pressure to maintain flight schedules
• Have proven integrity, transparency and accountability
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without compromising quality
• Ability to work independently in hostile environment
• Leadership qualities
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical approach to trouble shooting
• Safety conscious
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making skills

• Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline, apprenticeship program an added advantage
• At least 5 years Working experience in aircraft maintenance two of which should have been an approved technician.
• Dual LWTR plus approval on at least one aircraft type.
• In-depth knowledge on aircraft systems.
• Proficiency in computer applications and MRO system.
• Inspection and troubleshooting technique.
• Supervisory skills.
• Knowledgeable on KCAA regulations.
• Knowledgeable on Kenya Airways procedures.
• Human factors knowledge.

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