Kenya Airways prides itself in being the Pride of Africa. We fly to thirty six destinations worldwide, most of them being in Africa. We have recently expanded our fleet with the acquisition of four modern Boeing aircraft in the 777 series. At Kenya Airways we believe that our greatest asset is our people.
When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training, the systems and tools you require to perform and best of all, an environment that will enable you achieve your full potential.
Brief Description
Develops, defines and ensures implementation of propulsion engineering standards in the assigned aircraft type (s) with a view of optimising airline and contracted customer aircraft product cost whilst maintaining operation and safety standards
Detailed Description
When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training, the systems and tools you require to perform and best of all, an environment that will enable you achieve your full potential.
Brief Description
Develops, defines and ensures implementation of propulsion engineering standards in the assigned aircraft type (s) with a view of optimising airline and contracted customer aircraft product cost whilst maintaining operation and safety standards
Detailed Description
- defining technical standards for optimised aircraft product cost of ownership and safety
- provide technical consultancy services for speedy problem solving
- evaluate and recommend means of complying with the requirements of manufacturers and aviation authorities for optimised cost whilst maintaining saftey standards
- develop local modifications and repair schemes to ensure efficient, punctual and reliable aircraft operation
- represent the airlines position on technical issues to respective original equipment manufacturers (oem) with a view to improve reliability and cost effectiveness
- enter, process and analyse engine condition monitoring data
- define engine, nacelle and apu shop visit workscopes.
- create technical/economical substantiation for warranty claims.
- liaise with flight operations and safety departments on technical issues.
- Assist with technical and operational know-how during aircraft test flights, aircraft phase-in and aircraft phase outs.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- graduate engineer from a recognised university (mechanical, aeronautical or equivalent)
- successfully completed a graduate engineering training programme
- full type course on one aircraft in the airline fleet
- knowledge of a data base software
- oem development courses
- knowledge on database including computer aided design
- Knowledge of KCAA requirements and Kenya Airways procedures
Competencies
- analytical
- assertive
- decision making ability
- tenacity
- imaginitive/creative
- communicator
- ethical
Additional Details
- product cost
- legal compliance
- quality audit reports
- external quality audits
- customer feedback
- on-time serviceability/ punctuality
- external feedback
- equipment time on wing
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Closing Date:21-Jan-2010
Grade:H10
