Kenya Airways is Kenya’s major airline, and for that reason, it has become the preferred airline in the country and even the best employer, especially in the Aviation sector. It prides itself on being the Pride of Africa and connecting to over 40 destinations worldwide. When you hear the name Kenya Airways, you will easily associate it with aircraft and travel, but behind what we see, there are many people 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.
Technology has made our lives much simpler, and the best part, especially for those looking to work with or at Kenya Airways, is that you don’t need to visit the airline’s headquarters at Airport North Road, Embakasi, to fill out your job application. Instead, everything can be done online on your smartphone via the official KQ Recruitment portal. If you don’t know how to access the Job portal below, you can find all the necessary steps that you need to follow.
Kenya Airways Job Vacancies 2026
From time to time, Kenya Airways advertises numerous job opportunities across multiple divisions in its offices nationwide, open to both Kenyan and international applicants. The various departments at Kenya Airways include:
- 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 MyJobMag, Fuzu, or LinkedIn, but for accurate job postings, you should always 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 for anyone interested in working at Kenya Airways. Visiting the official recruitment portal lets you view all available jobs, but to apply for any advertised positions, you must log in with your own profile.
Here’s how to register:
- Visit the official Kenya Airways career website at https://careers.kenya-airways.com/.careers.kenya-airways
- On the top navigation bar, click on Sign In and then select Registration.
- On the presented registration form, fill in your details as required. These include your email, official name, and a secure password.
- Submit the form to create your account. You can later reuse this profile to apply for multiple roles.
KQ Career Portal Login
If you registered and already have an account, you can easily log in by visiting the recruitment portal and clicking Sign In in the top navigation bar. On the redirected login page, enter your email and password, optionally tick the “remember me” button, and tap Sign In to access your account dashboard and 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 clean 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 function 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 extra portal functions, such as those 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.
- On the redirected tab, you can see the listed jobs. Here, you can use the search jobs option to sort roles and even filter active and expired jobs quickly.
- Once you have found the job you desire to apply for, under the Actions column, click View Details to read everything about the role, what is expected of you in terms of requirements, responsibilities, and so on.
- If you are satisfied with the job and meet the requirements, click the Apply button (usually located at the top-right).
- Depending on the job 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 name, address ,and contacts)
- Education & Experience
- Documents (CV, certificates, awards, etc.)
- Per-application questions specific to the role
- Once you are done filling everything correctly, review your application and submit.
Some roles may also have online assessments or extra screening questions after you submit, so check your email and portal notifications regularly.
FAQs
How much do Kenya Airways air hostesses earn?
They earn a monthly base salary of about KSh 50,000 to 90,000. With additional allowances for flights, layovers, and meals, total monthly pay can range from KSh 70,000 to 120,000, depending on experience, routes, and duty hours.
How to apply for a Flight Attendant job in Kenya?
Use theofficial KQ careers portal and search for “Flight Attendant” or “Cabin Crew” vacancies. If they are available, you will be expected to create an account, fill in the online application form, upload your CV and certificates, and then submit. If shortlisted candidates are invited for document checks, group exercises, interviews, and medicals.
Which qualification is required for a flight attendant at KQ?
You must be a Kenyan citizen with O-level or A-level academic achievement (KCSE or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience in aviation, hospitality, or tourism. You also need fluent English, strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and the ability to swim; extra languages are an added advantage.
