Cabin Mechanic – Heavy Maintenance

About the role

The Cabin Mechanic – Heavy Maintenance is responsible for performing cabin aesthetics inspections, repairs, and component replacements on Kenya Airways and third‑party aircraft. The role ensures high‑quality workmanship while supporting schedule integrity and cost optimisation.

Key responsibilities

• Replace cabin laminates on KQ and partner aircraft.
• Prepare and install carpet systems.
• Fabricate and repair seat components.
• Install kick strips, seat‑track covers and thresholds.
• Tow aircraft between base, ramp and designated taxiways.
• Inspect cabin furnishings during checks.
• Inspect and replace emergency equipment.
• Assist with aircraft weighing during ad‑hoc and heavy checks.
• Perform cabin servicing tasks and fumigation for heavy‑maintenance aircraft.
• Operate and maintain MRO motorised equipment in line with company procedures.
• Follow all health and safety manuals and perform any additional duties assigned by the Cabin Workshop supervisor.

Required profile

• Diploma in any engineering field or a recognised trade certificate; upholstery certification is an advantage.
• Valid driving licence; heavy‑vehicle licence preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in aircraft upholstery or interior‑fabric work within an MRO environment.
• Computer literacy.

Required skills

• Aircraft upholstery and cabin laminates replacement.
• Carpet preparation and installation.
• Seat component fabrication and repair.
• Kick‑strip and threshold installation.
• Aircraft towing and weighing.
• Emergency equipment inspection and replacement.
• Fumigation procedures for heavy‑maintenance aircraft.
• Operation of MRO motorised equipment.
• Heavy‑vehicle driving.
• Computer literacy.