Kenya Airways, the leading African airline flying to more African destinations than any other carrier, takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Summary

The candidate will lead the specific fleet team in Line Maintenance by planning, controlling and tracking the maintenance performance to deliver quality, safe, cost effective and On Time Operations for both Kenya Airways and Third-Party Operations whilst complying with all regulatory authorities’ requirements.

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

Planning and Control 

• Allocates work and deploys the available resources optimally to ensure execution of quality checks according to work plan.
• Confirms availability of spares, equipment and tooling facilities according to the work plan for the fleet and coordinates with the DCE if any shortages are identified.
• Ensures a face-to-face hand over with the incoming / outgoing fleet leader and shift leader using the shift handover book is done promptly.
• Monitors daily attendance and coordinates leave in liaison with the Duty Control Engineer.
• Communicate with internal/external customers on progress status of specific fleet/check required parts, serviceability and limitation of aircrafts.

Aircraft Availability and On Time Performance (OTP)

• Ensure all aircrafts arriving are met through proper planning and monitoring
• Plan for AOG recoveries that may occur during his shift and ensure the aircraft is back into service within 48 hours
• Ensure 99% reliability of the fleet
• Ensure 100% availability of the fleet

Quality, Safety Management Systems

• Document and report all safety incidences within the shift.
• Closure on Quality Audit findings within the stipulated time frames.
• Ensure that engineers and technicians within the shift complete the relevant log sheets and other documentation correctly.
• Must ensure that planned maintenance checks are executed in a quality manner and within stipulated timeframes.
• Ensures all raised Add have part numbers and requisition done.

Team Management

• Coach and guide the team to understand the expected deliverables and measures.
• Discuss the team performance against the set target on a daily basis.
• Coach and identify team members development needs.
• Evaluate the benefit of all trainings attended in conjunction with the DCE.

Job Requirements

Qualification (Minimum)  

• olds relevant KNEC Engineering Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Dual License and holds at least Two KQ aircraft type full approval related to License held and uses.
• Computer Literacy.
• 9 years Aircraft maintenance experience on KQ fleet of which 6 years have been as a certifying staff.

Additional Details

Other Skills

• Detailed knowledge and extensive use of appropriate IT systems e.g. OASES and documentation e.g. AIPC, AMM, CMM, SRM, wiring diagrams Specialist Knowledge of Aviation Legislation/ Regulations.
• Specialist Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards.
• Has demonstrated an understanding of Health & Safety /risk assessments and their practical application.