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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.

Aviation Plating Shop Technician – Production (Technical Workshop)

Purpose

To carry out electroplating and surface treatment processes on aircraft components in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and aviation industry standards, ensuring airworthiness, corrosion protection, and dimensional restoration.

Responsibilities

• Perform electroplating operations (e.g., cadmium, nickel, chrome) on metallic components per engineering requirements and maintenance manual.

• Prepare components by cleaning, degreasing, masking, and surface finishing prior to plating.

• Operate and maintain plating tanks, rectifiers, and solution chemistry, ensuring correct voltage, current, and immersion times.

• Monitor and adjust bath composition and parameters (pH, temperature, concentration) to maintain plating quality.

• Conduct anodizing, passivation, chemical etching, and conversion coating (e.g., Alodine) as required.

• Interpret technical drawings, repair schemes, and specifications (e.g., AMS, MIL, and OEM standards).

• Record all work in job cards, plating logs, and component history documents in line with regulatory requirements.

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections before and after plating using gauges, micrometers, or NDT (if qualified).

• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental protocols, especially in handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals.

• Assist in bath maintenance, waste treatment, and periodic chemical testing (e.g., titration, specific gravity).

Skills

• Skilled in bath control and solution maintenance

• Familiarity with corrosion prevention and rework standards

• Precision and attention to detail

• Safety consciousness and proper use of PPE

• Good documentation and communication skills

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electroplating, Applied Sciences, Aircraft Maintenance, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years in aerospace plating or surface finishing environment.

• Aircraft maintenance license (advantageous but not mandatory); relevant CNC/machining certifications.

• NASF (National Association for Surface Finishing) training (e.g., CEF – Certified Electroplater Finisher)

• Safety or HazMat handling certifications

• Awareness of EASA, or military aviation plating requirements

• Familiarity with specifications like AMS 2404 (Nickel Plating), AMS 2401 (Cadmium), MIL-DTL-5541 (Conversion Coating), etc.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC17025 / AS9100 quality systems

• Minimum 3 years in an aviation or aerospace machine shop environment.

Maintenance Machinist – Production Technical Workshop

Purpose

To perform precision machining, fabrication, and repair of aircraft components in accordance with aviation standards and engineering specifications, supporting aircraft safety, airworthiness, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and CNC equipment to manufacture, modify, or restore aircraft components.

• Interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and aviation specifications (e.g., ATA 100, EASA guidelines).

• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges).

• Perform surface finishing processes such as honing, deburring, polishing, and thread repair.

• Ensure compliance with aviation maintenance documentation, repair schemes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Collaborate with engineers and inspectors to validate machining tolerances and identify rework requirements.

• Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality assurance, and environmental protocols in the workshop.

• Record and document work performed in line with regulatory and organizational standards (e.g., work orders, job cards).

• Assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for failed or rejected components.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and machine shop capability upgrades.

Skills

• Attention to detail and precision.

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Machining, or Aircraft Maintenance Technology.

• Trade test training or certification in industrial Training

• Proficiency in machining techniques (manual and CNC)

• Strong understanding of metallurgy and aviation materials

• Familiarity with aviation component standards (e.g., AS9100, Part 145,CMM, SPM, Sbs and ADs)

Maintenance Technician – Production (Plant and Equipment Workshop)

Purpose

• Carry out all inspection, repair, modification, rectification, replacement, overhaul and testing tasks on all Aircraft support equipment specific to entire KQ and third party aircraft fleet.