Mid-level Mechanical engineering jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

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Kenya Airways

Aeronautics

Aviation Calibration Technician

Job details

Contract Type

Description
To carry out assigned repair and replacement tasks on aircraft components in accordance with regulatory and company procedures in order to uphold high safety standards and scheduling integrity.

Qualifications
  • Diploma in Applied Sciences/Metrology/Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum 3 years in a busy ISO/IEC17025 calibration Laboratory

  • Knowledge of metrology and tool calibration procedures

  • Risk awareness and compliance with safety and hazardous material protocols

  • Understanding of aviation maintenance regulations (e.g., ISO, EASA, MIL-SPEC)

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC17025 / AS9100 quality systems

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in data logging

  • ISO 17025 awareness

  • OEM calibration training

  • EASA/FAA Part 145 regulatory training

  • Minimum 3 years in a busy ISO/IEC17025 calibration Laboratory aviation maintenance support role.

  • Proficiency in calibration of aviation instruments (mechanical, electrical, pressure, torque, temperature).

  • Working knowledge of Metrology principles, and traceability to national/international standards (e.g., ISO 17025).

  • Strong attention to detail, precision, and record-keeping discipline.

  • Familiarity with reference standards, calibration masters, and traceability chains.

  • Understanding of measurement principles and Measurement uncertainty.

  • Knowledge of calibration tolerances, acceptance criteria, and correction factors.

  • Label and control calibrated tools in line with tool control policies.

  • Identify tools/instruments that are out-of-tolerance or require repair/replacement.

  • Familiarity with ERP systems or calibration management software.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, calibration procedures, and engineering specs.


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