Engineering Graduate Trainee at Kenya Airways

Engineering Graduate Trainee at Kenya Airways – Kenya Airways Kenya Job Details

Brief Description

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.

Detailed Description

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.