Kenya Airways Job Vacancy- Senior Planning Engineer

Job Title Senior Planning Engineer

Location Nairobi,KENYA

Organization Name Planning & Techncial Records

Department Description



Welcome aboard Kenya Airways!

Kenya Airways is truly the Pride of Africa. Our global network now reaches 47 destinations, 39 of which are spread across the Africa continent. Our 26 modern aircraft, including four Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in Africa.

Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent helping create sustainable development by connecting its people and businesses within Africa and around the world.

At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential.


Brief Description



To ensure the right execution of outsourced maintenance activities and improvement projects to meet to meet company business, aviation authority and third party requirements in the assigned area

Detailed Description



* Develop and implement new planning & programs activities within the section
* Analyze historical data to improve the processes / products of the section
* Act as technical representative to MRO when maintenance work is outsourced and act as team leader on behalf of manager technical planning responsible for executing contracts on outsourcing checks/ components/ aircraft leases.
* Creating plan for aircraft checks, incorporating painting and main components changes like landing gears, APU and engines for use in technical department budget preparation.
* Create a material, component and capacity requirement plan based on the MPD and aircraft on ground for planning by other sections.
* Communicate with other KQ departments concerning maintenance actions.
* Assess and develop proposals for outsourced and 3rd party maintenance contracts.
* Create and update the 5-year plan of production activities and providing the costs of required materials for use as part of Technical budget preparation process,


Job Requirements



Knowledge, Skills, Experience

* Graduate engineer from a recognized university (mechanical, aeronautical electrical/electronics)
* Experience in maintenance programs and/or production planning & control
* At least two years of experience in technical planning or similar department.
* Proved experience in managing aircraft or other projects.
* Planning courses
* Knowledge of database software


Closing Date 21-Oct-2010


Grade H11