Maintenance Machinist – Production Technical Workshop

About the role

Kenya Airways is seeking a skilled Maintenance Machinist to join its Production Technical workshop in Westlands, Nairobi. The role involves machining, modifying, and restoring aircraft components to meet strict aviation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Operate lathes, milling machines, grinders and CNC equipment to produce and repair aircraft parts.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals and aviation specifications such as ATA 100 and EASA guidelines.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Perform surface‑finishing processes including honing, deburring, polishing and thread repair.
• Maintain compliance with aviation maintenance documentation, SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and inspectors to validate tolerances and manage rework.
• Record work performed on work orders and job cards and support continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Machining or Aircraft Maintenance Technology.
• Minimum 3 years experience in an aviation or aerospace machine‑shop environment.
• Aircraft maintenance licence (advantageous) and relevant CNC/machining certifications.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, aviation materials and component standards (AS9100, Part 145, CMM, SPM, Sbs, ADs).

Required skills

• CNC and manual machining techniques.
• Operation of lathes, milling machines and grinders.
• Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Surface‑finishing processes (honing, deburring, polishing, thread repair).
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and aviation specifications (ATA 100, EASA).
• Knowledge of aviation standards (AS9100, Part 145, CMM, SPM, Sbs, ADs).