Kenya Airway's Application Invite For 2024 Management Trainee Programme Elicits Mixed Reactions

• Kenya Airways PLC has launched its management trainee programme for 2024 and invited graduates to apply
• Qualifications include a minimum of a second-class upper undergraduate degree and at least a B in KCSE or its equivalent
• Interested individuals can apply on the Kenya Airways recruitment portal, attached at the end of this article

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Kenya Airways PLC has launched its management trainee programme for 2024, inviting ambitious and passionate individuals to apply for the opportunity.

What is KQ management trainee programme?

The programme is integral to Kenya Airways' commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation.

According to the notice on Facebook, the programme offers participants an opportunity to elevate their careers by gaining hands-on experience, comprehensive training, and exposure across various departments within the airline.

"This rogramme is designed to provide you with a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and make a significant impact on the future of Kenya Airways and the aviation industry at large," read the notice.

What to expect

Applicants can expect a comprehensive rotation across diverse departments, providing invaluable insights into the inner workings of Kenya Airways.

They can also expect hands-on training, mentorship from industry experts, and real-world challenges that will empower trainees to develop a broad skill set while gaining practical expertise.

Netizens react to Kenya Airways trainee programme

Netizens were elated and thanked the company for the opportunity for career and personal development, while others expressed frustrations over the company's customer service.

@Festus Kiprono said

So what does it mean exactly? Will you offer them a job? Or it's just offering management courses like any other college.

@Nayan Vasavada

It's always KQ all the way.

@Lisa Baldi remarked

Your customer service it's embarrassing...really how you can ignore your responsibility to your customer such in this way????

@Pauline Mwende asked

Do you have attachments/internships ( aerospace engineering).

@Hon Peter Muchoki said

Thanks my best Airline in the world.

@Brian Owuor said

If you are making major losses yearly, it means your management is very poor.

@Mark Turner said

Great initiative and how I started in the business.

Who qualifies for Kenya Airways trainee programme?

Interested individuals should ensure they meet the qualifications, including a minimum of a second-class upper undergraduate degree in a business-related course, mathematics, or statistics from a recognised university.

They should also have attained a mean grade of at least B in KCSE or its equivalent and be proficient in the Microsoft office suite.

How can I apply for KQ management trainee programme?

To apply, submit detailed curriculum vitae via the Kenya Airways Recruitment portal by December 31, 2023.

1500 jobs for KSh 229k salary

In other related news, the Ministry of Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime and other stakeholders held discussions to enhance international employment opportunities for Kenyans.

Following the discussions, Israel is set to create approximately 1,500 positions for Kenyan workers.

These employees will earn a guaranteed net income of approximately KSh 229,000 per month and have renewable contracts spanning three years.