# Technical Stores Officer Job AMREF Flying Doctors Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/technical-stores-officer-job-amref-flying-doctors-nairobi-kenya Company: AMREF Flying Doctors Nairobi, Kenya Category: Healthcare & Medical Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-03 Expires: 2026-09-17 ## Job Description ### Key Responsibilities ### Technical Stores and Inventory - Receive, inspect, store, and issue aircraft parts and materials in accordance with company procedures and aviation standards. - Verify all incoming and outgoing materials that are supported by the required airworthiness and regulatory documentation, maintain full traceability of inventory, ensure compliance with company procedures and aviation regulatory requirements. - Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all stock transactions are promptly recorded in the inventory management system. - Ensure all inventory is correctly identified, labelled, segregated, and stored to preserve airworthiness, traceability, and serviceability. - Package, store, handle, and dispatch aircraft parts, components, engines, and cores in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer requirements - Monitor stock levels and maintain adequate inventory of critical aircraft parts and materials to support maintenance operations, minimize aircraft downtime, and prevent shortages. - Entering & updating data/information into the inventory control system to ensure accurate stock levels - Advise the Head of Base Maintenance on stock status, reorder levels, and procurement requirements. - Ensure that all items are stored correctly to prevent damage or deterioration. - Conduct periodic stock counts and inventory reconciliations, investigate and report any variances/discrepancies - Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded in the stores management system. - Manage shelf-life-controlled and time-expired items using the First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) principle and ensure expired stock is quarantined and disposed of in accordance with regulatory and environmental requirements. - Ensure expired items are promptly removed from stock and disposed of according to regulatory and environmental guidelines. - Maintain a clean, organized, secure, and compliant storage environment. - Support maintenance operations through the timely issuance of parts and materials to maintenance personnel, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and proper documentation. - Communicate material shortages, stock discrepancies, delayed deliveries, or other issues that may affect aircraft maintenance schedules. - Maintain proper hazardous material storage and control in accordance with safety and environmental requirements. - Participate in inspections/internal and external audits and implement any corrective actions, and/or process improvement initiatives. - Identify areas for improvement and cost-cutting initiatives in technical stores management processes. - Assist with the packaging, shipment, storage, and handling of aircraft parts, components, and cores. - Perform any other duties that shall be assigned by the Head of Base Maintenance. Tools & Equipment - Implement the system for the calibration of tools and equipment used for inspection and testing to ensure it is performed to an adequate standard and on a regular basis in accordance with the provisions of the MPM. - Ensure all tools and test equipment used for working on the operator’s aircraft are regularly inspected and calibrated as needed. - Ensure all hangar and shop equipment and tools are in serviceable working condition. - Ensure all tools, equipment, materials, and facilities used in the workshop are adequate, appropriate, well maintained, and calibrated for the planned work. - Ensure all tools and equipment are in working order and with current calibration, where applicable. - Arrange for repair or replacement of defective tools and equipment - Carry out daily tool checks on general Toolbox when tools are used during maintenance actions and ensure the Toolbox inventory is always current. - Ensure all tools used are returned to the Technical Tool Store at the end of each shift. - Issue materials and tools to maintenance personnel based on approved work orders. Qualifications Education and Experience - Diploma or Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. - Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in aviation stores operations, inventory and warehouse management, material planning and stock control. - Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft parts, tools, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), consumables, and applicable KCAA regulatory documentation requirements. - Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and or Inventory Management systems Knowledge, Skills and Competencies - Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. - Excellent organizational, planning and multitasking abilities as well as the capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. - Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills, with high level of accuracy and attention to detail. - Sound knowledge of inventory control principles and stock management practices. - Good negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. - Good decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve operational issues effectively and efficiently - Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well work effectively a team environment. - Ability to safely lift, handle and move inventory safely as per provided safety procedures. - Proficiency in MS Office applications and inventory management systems. - Hands-on aircraft maintenance experience will be an added advantage. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.