Cabin Mechanic - Heavy Maintenance

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 Expires: Not specified View Jobs in Engineering / Technical
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Industry Aviation / Airline Founded 1977 Type Public Website https://www.kenya-airways.com/ke/ Address Head Office Airport North Road, Embakasi P.O. Box: 19002 - 00501 Nairobi , Kenya
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Purpose

Carry out all assigned cabin aesthetics maintenance inspection tasks and repairs/ component replacements on all KQ fleet and third-party operators at optimized cost for the business whilst upholding high standards to maintain schedule integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Carrying out Cabin Laminates replacements for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
  • Carrying carpets preparations & Installations for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
  • Carrying out seats components fabrication and repair for KQ and third-party aircrafts.
  • Carrying aircraft cabin kick strips, Seat track covers & thresholds Preparation and Installation.
  • Carrying aircraft towing between Base, Ramp, and designated Engine run Taxiways.
  • Carrying out cabin furnishing inspections during checks.
  • Carrying out aircraft emergency equipment inspections and replacement.
  • Facilitating aircraft weighing tasks during adhoc and heavy checks.
  • Carrying out cabin servicing maintenance tasks.
  • Carry out fumigation for aircraft under heavy maintenance.
  • Operate & maintain MRO section motorized equipment as per company procedures.
  • Adheres to published Health and Safety requirements defined in published manuals and other publications.
  • Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably requested by Cabin Workshop supervisor.

Skills

  • Technical ability and mechanical skills
  • Analytical Thinking

Qualifications

  • Diploma in any engineering field/National trade test Certificate/Certificate in upholstery or equivalent from a recognized institution is added advantage.
  • Valid driving license -Heavy Vehicle License preferred/ training on aircraft equipment operations.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • 2 years aircraft upholstery work environment or interior fabrics experience and able to operate equipment’s use at MRO facility.
  • Technical ability and mechanical skills.
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