Kenya Airways Jobs in Nairobi

Kenya Airways, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 54 destinations worldwide, 44 of which are in Africa and carries over four million passengers annually. The airline was recently voted the Leading Airline in Africa by passengers in the World Travel Awards. It has also been voted the Leading Airline in Africa – Business Class four years in a row.

Kenya Airways has a fleet of 36 aircraft that are some of the youngest in Africa; this includes its flagship B787 Dreamliner aircraft. The onboard service is renowned and the lie-flat business class seat on the wide-body aircraft is consistently voted among the world’s top 10.

Kenya Airways is currently receiving applications for the position of Direct Entry Pilots who meet the minimum requirements as indicated below.

Direct Entry Pilot

Qualifications

·         Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

·         Minimum educational qualification of KCSE Mean grade C or GCE OR equivalent with at least grade C/Credits in English, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science

·         Grade ‘A’ aeroplane performance rating.

·         Kenyan CPL with Multi IR (instrument rating)

·         Gas turbines

·         Minimum of 250 Flight hours, accident/incident free

·         Minimum height of 5ft 4 in

·         Must possess strong inter-personal, communication and organisational skills.

·         Must be a strong team player.

·         Must be of high integrity.

How to Apply

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Kindly note that only those who have clearly indicated their qualifications including KCSE/O’level grades, meet the minimum requirements for Direct Entry Pilot as indicated above and have successfully completed and submitted their applications will be contacted.

Technical Quality Assurance Manager 

Kenya Airways, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 54 destinations worldwide, 44 of which are in Africa and carries over four million passengers annually. The airline was recently voted the Leading Airline in Africa by passengers in the World Travel Awards. It has also been voted the Leading Airline in Africa – Business Class four years in a row.

Role Purpose Statement:

The Manager Quality Assurance is responsible for establishing an independent quality assurance system to monitor Kenya Airways compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations and Internal standards. The holder has direct access to the Accountable Manager so as to ensure that he is kept properly informed on quality and compliance matters in relations to the Technical Department.

Key Responsibilities

·         Responsible for monitoring the Civil Aviation Regulations and requesting any remedial action as necessary by the Base Maintenance Manager, Line Maintenance Manager, Workshops Manager or the Accountable Manager as appropriate.

·         Establish an independent quality assurance system to monitor compliance of the Approved Maintenance Organization with KCAA requirements and any other regulator where applicable.

·         The Manager Quality Assurance works with the Technical Director to ensure that the requirements of KCAA pertaining to quality and safety of operations are adhered to in the technical department.

·         The Manager Quality Assurance implements the quality audit program in which compliance with all maintenance procedures is reviewed at regular intervals in relation to each type of component maintained. This includes the management and completion of audits and production of audit reports as well as follow up and closure of any non-conformance.

·         Ensure that the audit staff are properly trained in both product and audit functions for improved audit reporting and follow ups.

·         Responsible for preparing standard practices and procedures (MPM, including the associated procedure(s) for use within the organization and ensuring their adequacy regarding KCAA regulations and any amendments to the Regulation.

·         Responsible for issue /renewal/cancellation of certifying staff authorizations

·         Responsible for coordinating action on airworthiness occurrences and for initiating any necessary further investigation and follow-up activities.

·         Responsible for ensuring availability and validity of airworthiness documents required for operation of Kenya Airways flights.

·         Responsible for the management of Safety Management System within Technical department.

·         Responsible for planning and controlling the sectional budget.

Qualifications

·         Higher National Diploma in aircraft maintenance or engineering background, Engineering degree will be an added advantage

·         10 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment, of which 5 years have been in managing people.

·         Licensed maintenance engineer with appropriate airframe and engine or avionics ratings

·         Must have attended quality management course recognized by the Authority(s)

·         Demonstrated audit experience

·         Demonstrated management skills

·         Knowledge of computer systems in use

·         Demonstrated project management skills

·         Knowledge of aircraft systems

·         Detailed knowledge of KCAA requirements and Kenya Airways Procedures

·         Commercial Awareness

How to Apply

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Revenue Assurance & Quality Control – Fare Auditor 

Kenya Airways, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 54 destinations worldwide, 44 of which are in Africa and carries over four million passengers annually. The airline was recently voted the Leading Airline in Africa by passengers in the World Travel Awards. It has also been voted the Leading Airline in Africa – Business Class four years in a row.

Role Purpose Statement:

To ensure company revenues, commissions and other traffic related transactions are accurately processed, reported and billed for in accordance with the company Accounting procedures, IATA rules and regulations and bilateral agreements.

Responsibilities

·         Co-ordinate with BPO team to trace missing flights.

·         Co-ordinate with BPO team for resolution of queries.

·         Revenue Analysis and management reporting.

·         Any special business requirement.

·         Ensure that the flown financial journals are successfully interfaced

·         Contacts BPO support Team on behalf of KQ’s through the request tracker tool and/or email for support issues.

·         Liaises with various KQ departments and assists Revenue Accounting manager in monitoring financial controls and ensuring efficiency of the Revenue Accounting department.

·         Liaises with various KQ departments (commercial, operations, and finance amongst others) and communicates relevant information/ requirements for the revenue accounting process to the BPO team.

Key Performance Indicators

·         Completeness and accuracy in processing of traffic documents.

·         Customer satisfaction.

·         Timely and accurate financial reports.

·         Timely reconciliation and resolution of processing error queues.

Qualifications

·         KCSE Mean Grade B Plain.

·         Financial/Accounting Qualifications (CPA or ACCA Part I).

·         Industrial experience.

Competencies

·         Team working.

·         Results focus.

·         Analytical and numerical.

·         Strategic Influencing / thinking.

·         High Integrity and honesty.

·         Decisive and assertive.

·         Computer proficiency.

·         Organization & problem solving analytical skills.

·         Communication Skills.

·         Attention to details and accuracy.

·         Interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

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