The candidate will attend the Kenya Airways Graduate Trainee Training Programme and acquire professional and technical skills that will enable the trainee work effectively in engineering services.

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibilities)

• Attend basic aircraft maintenance courses and pass required company examinations.
• Perform assigned maintenance tasks while on attachment (OJT).
• Support more experienced engineers in performance of assignments and projects
• Spend time shadowing actual aircraft maintenance and support area operations
• Undertake a group project that support the day-to-day workings of engineering and maintenance activities by use of project management process in regard to project estimates, risks and opportunities; project issues; and reporting of progress / completion
• Perform and/or participate in additional activities/events that help build a strong network.
• Work closely with an experienced engineering teams throughout the training cycle.
• Acquire skills in multi-discipline engineering and maintenance environment including use of MRO software.
• Acquaint self with the operational activities of Kenya Airways Flight Operations and Ground Operations departments.
• Perform any other duty related training as assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

Qualification (Minimum)  

• Engineering Degree in either Aeronautical, electrical, Electronics mechatronics or mechanical or a related discipline from a recognized institution (upper second-class honors).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant internship and academic project experience
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
• Passion for KQ
• At least 1 year in a busy engineering environment.

Additional Details

Other Skills

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good technical report writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.