Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Kenya Airways


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Purpose

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.


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Skills

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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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