Maintenance Machinist - Production Technical Workshop

About the role

Kenya Airways is hiring a Maintenance Machinist for its production technical workshop in Westlands, Nairobi. The machinist operates machine tools to manufacture, modify or restore aircraft components, working within aviation maintenance documentation, repair schemes and standard operating procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders and CNC equipment to make, modify or restore aircraft components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals and aviation specifications (e.g. ATA 100, EASA guidelines).
• Conduct dimensional inspections with precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Perform surface finishing such as honing, deburring, polishing and thread repair.
• Ensure compliance with aviation maintenance documentation, repair schemes and SOPs.
• Collaborate with engineers and inspectors to validate machining tolerances and identify rework needs.
• Maintain safety, quality assurance and environmental protocols in the workshop.
• Record work on work orders and job cards, assist in troubleshooting failed components and support continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Diploma or trade certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Machining or Aircraft Maintenance Technology.
• Minimum 3 years in an aviation or aerospace machine shop.
• Aircraft maintenance licence (advantageous but not mandatory).
• Relevant CNC/machining certifications and trade test training or certification in industrial training.

Required skills

• Proficiency in manual and CNC machining.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy and aviation materials.
• Familiarity with aviation component standards such as AS9100, Part 145, CMM, SPM, SBS and ADs.