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Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka has called on the government to adopt a strategic approach to address the growing issue of foreign airlines poaching skilled personnel from the airline.
He warned that if this trend continues unchecked, Kenya could face a shortage of highly qualified aviation professionals, which would negatively impact the country’s aviation industry in the long term.
Kilavuka emphasized that while Kenya Airways offers attractive terms and conditions to its employees, the current practice of foreign airlines swooping in to hire staff from hotels should be regulated. He advocated for a more structured process to prevent this.
With the global demand for skilled aviation professionals on the rise, Kilavuka expressed concern that Kenya Airways may lose its trained experts, affecting its operations, training programs, and overall competitiveness. He highlighted the company’s significant investment in training pilots, engineers, and cabin crew and stressed the need for a well-organized approach to prevent talent drain.
Kilavuka reaffirmed that Kenya Airways remains committed to offering competitive salaries, a supportive work environment, and career development opportunities through education and training for its employees.
