Aviation Plating Shop Technician – Production (Technical Workshop) Jobs at Kenya Airways in Kenya Airways Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya — GoKaziniBack to all jobsKenya Airways Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya Est. KES 80,000 – 130,000/moEst. On-siteFull-timeMid-level - Diploma in Electroplating, Applied Sciences, Aircraft Maintenance, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years in aerospace plating or surface finishing environment.
- Aircraft maintenance license (advantageous but not mandatory); relevant CNC/machining certifications.
- NASF (National Association for Surface Finishing) training (e.g., CEF – Certified Electroplater Finisher)
- Safety or HazMat handling certifications
- Awareness of EASA, or military aviation plating requirements
- Familiarity with specifications like AMS 2404 (Nickel Plating), AMS 2401 (Cadmium), MIL-DTL-5541 (Conversion Coating), etc.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC17025 / AS9100 quality systems
Minimum 3 years in an aviation or aerospace machine shop environment.Skilled in bath control and solution maintenanceFamiliarity with corrosion prevention and rework standardsPrecision and attention to detailSafety consciousness and proper use of PPEGood documentation and communication skillsIn-depth knowledge of electrochemical plating processesUnderstanding of electrochemical principles (e.g., anode/cathode relationships, current density, voltage control)Familiarity with immersion time calculations and thickness controlAbility to handle both functional and decorative plating processesSkilled in post-plating operations: hydrogen embrittlement relief (baking), passivation, chromate conversion, or paintingUnderstanding of aviation materials and surface treatment requirementsAbility to follow OEM Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and technical specificationsMust have the right to live & work in KenyaSign in to your GoKazini account to see the company name, full job details, salary information, and how to apply.
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