Overview
Kenya Airways, a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 41 destinations worldwide, 34 of which are in Africa, and carries over four million passengers annually. In 2020 KQ was named Africa’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards. It continues to modernize its fleet with its 32 aircraft being some of the youngest in Africa. This includes its flagship B787 Dreamliner aircraft. Kenya Airways offers services Cargo services to key locations including London, Amsterdam, Guangzhou, Sharjah, and Mumbai, and over 25 intra-Africa routes in addition to its passenger network. The on-board 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 takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the World and the World to Africa through its hub at the new ultra-modern Terminal 1A at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. For more information visit www.kenya-airways.com
Employment
KQ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Various Job Opportunities at Kenya Airways
Airport Officer – Dubai & Sharjah (RF‑0051, RF‑0043)
You represent the airline at the airport, managing daily operations, coordinating with ground handling agents, ensuring compliance, punctuality, and maintaining high customer service standards. Acts as the Station Manager when delegated.
Controller GSE Maintenance (RF‑0050)
Oversees the maintenance planning and coordination for ground support equipment (GSE), ensuring timely preventive servicing, repairs, safety adherence, and cost-efficiency.
GSE Maintenance Technician (RF‑0047)
Handles mechanical and electrical servicing, diagnostics, and repair of ground support vehicles and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and operational readiness.
Customer Service Agent – Nairobi & Mombasa (RF‑0044)
Performs passenger-facing duties including check-in, boarding, handling customer inquiries, baggage issues, and upholding service excellence and operational accuracy.
Global Corporate Account Manager – London / Europe (RF‑0039)
Manages relationships with corporate clients in the UK and Europe, negotiates commercial agreements, drives revenue growth, and ensures consistent service delivery to key business accounts.
Travel Advisor – Nairobi & Johannesburg (RF‑0036, RF‑0011)
Provides travel solutions to clients by handling reservations, issuing tickets, processing payments, and promoting Kenya Airways products and services.
Sales Executive – Kinshasa (RF‑0040)
Builds and manages customer relationships in Kinshasa, identifies new sales opportunities, achieves sales targets, and represents Kenya Airways in the local market.
HR Associate – Talent, People-Ops & Learning (RF‑0038)
Supports recruitment processes, onboarding, HR operations, learning programs, and general people services. Ensures data accuracy and administrative efficiency across HR functions.
Manager, Pricing (RF‑0035)
Responsible for fare setting, monitoring market trends, optimizing yield and revenue through pricing strategies, and managing competitive pricing tools and systems.
Technical Assistant – Component Maintenance (RF‑0034)
Supports the technical team by preparing components for repair, maintaining records, assisting with quality checks, and coordinating parts logistics.
Maintenance Machinist – Production Technical Workshop (RF‑0033)
Operates lathes, grinders, and other precision machinery to fabricate or modify aircraft parts in support of maintenance and engineering needs.
Aviation Plating Shop Technician (RF‑0032)
Performs metal plating, corrosion protection, anodizing, and surface finishing of aircraft components in compliance with industry standards.
Maintenance Technician – Paint & Avionics/Mechanical Workshop (RF‑0031, RF‑0029)
- Paint Technician: Prepares and paints aircraft structures and components to OEM specifications.
- Avionics/Mechanical Technician: Conducts testing, diagnostics, repair, and overhaul of mechanical or electronic systems.
Maintenance Technician – Plant and Equipment Workshop (RF‑0028)
Maintains non-aircraft equipment and infrastructure like generators, test benches, and tooling required in the technical workshops.
Aviation Calibration Technician (RF‑0027)
Calibrates aviation tools, instruments, and test equipment for accuracy, traceability, and compliance with aviation regulatory standards.
Business Performance Manager – Operations (RF‑0026)
Analyzes operational metrics, identifies efficiency gaps, leads performance improvement initiatives, and supports strategic planning for operational excellence.
Finance Analyst – Operations (RF‑0025)
Monitors operational expenses, prepares financial reports, conducts cost-benefit analyses, and provides insights to optimize operational finance decisions.
Maintenance Technician – Senior Technician Workshop (RF‑0023)
Supervises complex maintenance tasks in the workshop, mentors junior technicians, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Avionics / Mechanical Workshop (RF‑0022)
Conducts detailed inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of avionics or mechanical components to ensure continued airworthiness.
Senior Engineer – Mechanical / Avionics Workshop (RF‑0021)
Provides technical leadership in workshop operations, ensures engineering integrity, compliance with airworthiness directives, and continuous improvement in repair processes.
Safety and Quality Officer (RF‑0018)
Monitors and enforces safety and quality systems, conducts audits, facilitates investigations, and ensures compliance with aviation safety regulations.
Principal Planning Engineer (RF‑0017)
Develops and maintains aircraft maintenance schedules, ensures parts and resources availability, and supports strategic technical planning.
Quality Assurance Engineer (RF‑0016)
Ensures maintenance processes comply with regulations and standards, oversees audits, manages corrective actions, and upholds quality control systems.
Cabin Mechanic – Heavy Maintenance (RF‑0015)
Performs deep maintenance and refurbishment of aircraft cabins, including structure repairs, interior fittings, and cabin systems during scheduled heavy checks.
Asante Rewards Loyalty Agent (RF‑0013)
Supports members of the Asante Rewards program, processes loyalty transactions, manages member communications, and resolves issues to enhance customer loyalty experience.
How to apply:
If you fit the profile, then apply today! Please submit a copy of your detailed Curriculum Vitae and all requisite documentation via the Kenya Airways Career portal only! Click Apply for more details
Eligibility Requirement:
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the country where the role is domiciled.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Kenya Airways is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply!
