FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE – ONE HUNDRED (100) VACANCIES
REF: OPS/F&RT/NOVEMBER 2025

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for providing rescue and firefighting services to passengers, other airport users, and property.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting fire and rescue services by firefighting in crashed aircraft and reported fire outbreaks in buildings to save life and property.
• Responding to aircraft emergencies as per the Airport Services Manual.
• Inspecting fire engines, appliances, and equipment to ensure serviceability.
• Cleaning and maintaining appliances and equipment at the fire station to ensure they are in good working order.
• Inspecting runways, taxiways, and aprons for fuel spillage and Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ensuring they are clean and safe.
• Inspecting the airport boundary and topography to ensure accessibility.
• Operating pumps and driving fire engines and vehicles when required.
• Participating in fire drills as required.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grade C (Plain) and KCSE Grade C– (Minus) for candidates from Minority Groups, Marginalised Communities, and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs).
• Basic Fire Training from the National Youth Service (NYS) or a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification will have an added advantage.
• Twenty-six (26) years (Born on or after 1st January 1999) and not more than 28 years (Born on or after 1st January 1997) for candidates from Minority Groups, Marginalised Communities, and Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs).

Skills and Competencies

• Teamwork
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Terms and Conditions of Service
The appointment will be on contract for an initial one (1) year on-the-job training and thereafter transition to Permanent and Pensionable terms, subject to successful completion of the one-year on-the-job training.

Documents to Be Submitted by Applicants

Applicants should submit:

• An application letter
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A daytime phone contact
• Email address
• Email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees
• Certified copies of relevant academic certificates (certified by the issuing institution or a Notary)
• A copy of the National ID

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid and current clearance certificates as per Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:

• Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Authority (EACC)
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

The EACC self-declaration form must indicate the respective position being applied for.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide original National Identity Card and Academic and Professional Certificates during the interview.

To be considered, applications must be received not later than Monday, 8th December 2025 at 5:00 pm East African Time, addressed to the contact provided above.

KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Minority & Marginalised Groups are encouraged to apply.