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RwandAir Ltd

RwandAir Ltd is Rwanda’s flag carrier airline. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following vacancy:

GSE Technicians
2 positions
Minimum of an Advanced Diploma qualification in Mechanical Engineering-Automobile Technology

Job Title: GSE Technician

Reports to: GSE Supervisor

Department: Ground Services

Location: Kigali International Airport

Job Purpose

GSE Maintenance Technicians are responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling the GSE Maintenance activities and ensure effective and efficient deployment of resources for conducting the GSE maintenance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain GSE according to the manufacturer’s instructions;
  • Ensure all maintenance records are recorded after each work performed;
  • Maintain a safe and secure working place;
  • Reports security threats and incidents that occurred during daily operations;
  • Report any safety hazards, incidents and defects identified during daily operations to the GSE

About You – Other Desired Competencies & Minimum Standard Qualifications;

  • Minimum of an Advanced Diploma qualification in Mechanical Engineering-Automobile Technology.
  • Any Valid driving license will be an added advantage

How to Apply:

  • An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae;
  • Copies of Notarized Degree/Diploma certificates
  • Relevant certificates;
  • Copies of academic papers;
  • A photocopy of the Passport/National ID;
  • Three referees

The deadline for submitting application documents (Only PDF Format) is October 13th, 2026.

Please apply via the link: https://erecruitment.rwandair.com/.

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Head of Airside Operations
1 position
Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline

Job Title: Head of Airside Operations

Reports to: Director Ground Operations

Department: Ground Services

Location: Kigali International Airport

Job Purpose

Lead and direct RwandAir’s end-to-end airside operations to deliver safe, on-time, cost-efficient and customer-centric ground handling that underpins the airline’s ambition to become the premier 4-Star carrier and regional hub of choice. Set the strategic agenda, operating standards and performance benchmarks for ramp, baggage, load control, GSE and airside safety in line with ICAO, IOSA, ISAGO and IATA AHM requirements. Build a high-performing leadership team capable of scaling operations sustainably, optimising commercial returns and embedding a generative safety and service culture.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic

  • Translate RwandAir’s corporate and 4-Star transformation strategy into a multi-year Airside operating roadmap covering capacity, infrastructure, technology, talent and partnerships.
  • Set the enterprise safety, quality and operational performance standards for all Airside activities in full alignment with ICAO, IOSA, ISAGO, IATA AHM and RCAA regulatory frameworks.
  • Shape RwandAir’s hub strategy at Kigali (and Bugesera transition) by partnering with the Airport Operator, ATC, border agencies and OEMs to secure slots, infrastructure and turnaround efficiency
  • Define and govern the Airside investment portfolio — Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleet renewal, digitalisation, automation and sustainable ground operations roadmaps.
  • Establish the commercial strategy for third-party ground handling at Kigali, positioning…
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