Kenya Airways is our country’s major airline. It prides itself on being the Pride of Africa, connecting over 40 destinations worldwide. When you hear the surprising name Kenya, you will easily associate it with aircraft, thinking that behind what we see, there are many people who are invested in providing various services. Therefore, if you’re looking for a Job at Kenya Airways, you will be glad to know that JOb applications have been made simple with its KQ Career portal.
You don’t need to visit the Airwayu headquarters at Airport North Road, Embakasi, to fill out your job application; you can do so via its online Portal. So, if you are looking to get started and perhaps don’t know where to look, here is all you need to know about the KQ Career Portal, from Registration to Job application.
Kenya Airways Job Vacancies 2025
From time to time, Kenya Airways usually advertises numerous job opportunities across multiple divisions in its offices throughout the country, open to all Kenyans and even international applicants. The various departments at the Kenyan Airways are as follows:
- Cargo
- Commercial
- Corporate Quality, Safety & Environment
- Fahari Aviation
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Jambojet
- Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited
- Legal, Risk And Compliance
- Managing Director’s Office
- Operations
- People
- Strategy & Innovation
- Technical
Sometimes, the vacancies advertised are also posted on leading job sites in Kenya, such as My Job Mag, but for accurate Job postings, you may need to visit the official KQ Recruitment portal to see Featured Job opportunities firsthand.
KQ Career Portal Registration
The Kenya Airways career portal is the first point of contact if you want to work at Kenya Airways. But here is the thing: visiting the official recruitment portal is not enough. Here you can see all the various jobs listed, but for you to be able to access and apply for any advertised positions, you must be able to log in. Here’s how:
- Visit the official Kenya Airways career website at https://careers.kenya-airways.com/
- On the top navigation bar, click on Sign In and then Registration.
- On the registration form presented, proceed to fill in your details as required. These are your Email, official name, and Password.
KQ Career Portal Login
If you registered and have an account already, you can easily log in directly by visiting the recruitment portal page and clicking Sign In in the top navigation bar. On the restored login page, proceed to enter your Email and Password, click on the remember me button, and tap on the sign-in button to access your account dashboard to start applying for various Jobs.
Apply for a job on the Kenya Airways portal
When logged in to your account, applying for your JOb becomes easier than you think. Once you are in, you will be greeted with a nice-looking interface. On the Dashboard, you can see the total number of applied jobs, your saved jobs, active jobs, and recent applications, as well as a functionality that allows you to browse for jobs.
Additionally, you can toggle the left side panel ( by tapping on the Menu button at the top left section)to access additional portal functions, such as the ones listed on the Main dashboard.
So, how do you apply for KQ Jobs? Here is how:
- Make sure that you are logged in to the Portal.
- On the main Dashboard, click Browse Jobs to see all the listed Vacancies.
- Next, on the redirected Tab, you can see the listed JObs. Here, you can use the search Jobs option to quickly sort out jobs and even see active and expired jobs.
- Once you have found the JOb you desire to apply for under the Actions column, click View Details to read all about the job, what is expected of you regarding requirements, responsibilities, and so on.
- Once you are satisfied with the JOb and meet the requirements, click the Apply button ( located at the top right).
Depending on the jobs that you have chosen, once you start the application process, on the application tab, you will be required to fill in and provide the following details:
- Personal Information( Your names, Addres,s and Contacts)
- Education & Experience
- Documents ( CV, Certificates, Awards, etc)
- Fill in the Per Application Questions
Once you are done filling everything correctly, proceed to review your application and submit
What happens after the Application?
After you submit the Application, you will immediately receive an email confirming that you have made it. Your Application will then proceed through both automated screening and human evaluation stages, with communication primarily through email and the applicant portal.
You can also follow up on the application process via the career portal under the applied Jobs tabs, which always indicate the status of your Application. The review process may take about 2 to 3 weeks after the deadline has passed, and you may also be required to undergo online assessment, including aptitude and psychometric tests, and interview screening (virtual or in-person).
Questions And Answers
How much are Kenya Airways air hostesses paid?
Air hostesses earn a monthly base salary of about KSh 50,000 to 90,000. With additional allowances for flights, layovers, and meals, total monthly pay ranges from Ksh 70,000 to 120,000.
How much does Kenya Airways pay pilots?
They earn an average salary of about KES 290,000 per month.
What qualifications do you need to be an air hostess in Kenya?
To be an Air Hostess in Kenya, you must be a Kenyan citizen, have at least O-level (KCSE) or A-level certificates, have at least two years of experience in hospitality or tourism, be fluent in English, have knowledge of swimming, and have good communication skills. Additional languages are a plus.
