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Ship Engineers
Air Traffic Controllers
| Attribute | Ship Engineers | Air Traffic Controllers |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Transport, Logistics & Aviation | Transport, Logistics & Aviation |
| What it involves | Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. | Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Diploma/Level 6, TVET or specialist professional/technical training | Specialist aviation/technical training plus regulator licensing or certification |
| Entry requirements | Academic entry varies by programme; engineering routes emphasise Mathematics and Physics. Seafaring roles have separate medical and competency certification requirements. | Academic route varies. Engineering degrees typically require C+ mean with Mathematics A and Physics; pilot/ATC/maintenance licensing has separate KCAA medical, training and examination requirements. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4-5 years; diploma/certification routes vary | Varies widely: flight/licensing pathways may take 1-3+ years; engineering degree about 5 years |
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| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | High - logistics/transport is a major employer-reported skills-demand field; demand is strongest in supply chain, transport and distribution. | High - logistics/transport is a major employer-reported skills-demand field; demand is strongest in supply chain, transport and distribution. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Technology-augmented | Technology-augmented |
| Professional regulator | Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) | Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy coordination, movement, safety, systems and time-sensitive decisions; useful strengths include Critical thinking, Attention to performance and quality, Spotting problems early. | May suit you if you enjoy coordination, movement, safety, systems and time-sensitive decisions; useful strengths include Listening, Clear communication, Spotting problems early. |
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