AMREF Flying Doctors is the leading aero-medical provider in Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, at Wilson Airport, AMREF Flying Doctors provides air evacuation services in medical emergencies as well as air ambulance transfers between medical facilities. Patients can also be repatriated to Europe, Asia, and North America by air ambulance jet or a medical escort provided on commercial carriers. With a fleet of five fully-owned dedicated ambulance aircraft, patients can be evacuated from anywhere on the African continent to anywhere in the world.

Owned by Amref Health Africa, the leading health organization in Africa, AMREF Flying Doctors plays an instrumental role in advancing Amref Health Africa’s enduring commitment to achieving lasting health change in Africa.

AMREF Flying Doctors is in its 15th year of accreditation by the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) and has twice been a recipient of the ITIJ Air Ambulance Provider of the Year Award. More information is available at www.flydoc.org. 

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Base Maintenance, the Technical Stores Officer is responsible for the procurement, receipt, storage, inventory control, and issuance of aircraft spare parts, materials, and services required to support aircraft maintenance operations. The role ensures timely availability of materials, maintains accurate inventory records, and upholds compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and aviation industry standards.

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.

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.

Work environment

AFD has a 24-hour environment due to the nature of operations.

If you have the passion to contribute to the leading Aero-medical and Health solutions provider, submit your application by Monday, 10 August 2026. Please visit AMREF Flying Doctors website at https://flydoc.org/career-opportunities/ or Amref Health Africa website at https://amref.org/vacancies/ to view job details and requirements

Duly note that AMREF Flying Doctors does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although AMREF Flying Doctors may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from AMREF Flying Doctors will arrive from a @flydoc.org address.

AMREF Flying Doctors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. AMREF Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.