Airfield Lighting Technician (AFLT)

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global invites applications for an Airfield Lighting Technician (AFLT) to support operations in Al Sailiya, Qatar. The contract spans 3 months with potential extension, requiring at least 5 years of field experience on airfield lighting and high-voltage systems.

The role focuses on installation, testing, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and strict adherence to aviation and electrical safety standards on site. Local Qatar availability and a freelance visa are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as an Airfield Lighting Technician / Electrician.
• Proven experience working on airfield lighting systems or high-voltage electrical systems.
• Construction industry experience is mandatory.
• Applicant must be locally available in Qatar.
• Must hold a valid Freelance Visa.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, and repair airfield lighting systems and associated high-voltage electrical power and distribution equipment.
• Perform work on electrical systems above 600 volts, following approved safety procedures.
• Install, service, and repair generators, transformers, switchboards, control panels, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on airfield lighting and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Perform electrical load calculations and verify wiring and equipment capacity.
• Use electrician hand tools and measuring and testing instruments such as multimeters, insulation testers, and high-voltage test equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical codes, aviation standards, project specifications, and site safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project teams to support construction and maintenance activities.
• Maintain proper documentation, inspection records, and maintenance reports.
• Strong knowledge of airfield lighting systems and high-voltage electrical installations.
• Sound understanding of electrical safety standards for systems above 600V.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and basic electronic control circuits.
• Good mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills.
• Familiarity with construction site safety and aviation-related electrical systems.

Job description

About the job Airfield Lighting Technician (AFLT)

Job Description – Airfield Lighting Technician (AFLT)

Job Title: Airfield Lighting Technician (AFLT)
Job Location: Al Sailiya, Qatar
Industry: Construction
Contract Duration: 3 Months (Extendable)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as an Airfield Lighting Technician / Electrician
• Proven experience working on airfield lighting systems or high-voltage electrical systems
• Construction industry experience is mandatory
• Applicant must be locally available in Qatar
• Must hold a valid Freelance Visa

Job Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, and repair airfield lighting systems and associated high-voltage electrical power and distribution equipment
• Perform work on electrical systems above 600 volts, following approved safety procedures
• Install, service, and repair generators, transformers, switchboards, control panels, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and conduit systems
• Carry out fault diagnosis and troubleshooting on airfield lighting and power distribution systems
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, layouts, and technical specifications
• Perform electrical load calculations and verify wiring and equipment capacity
• Use electrician hand tools and measuring and testing instruments such as multimeters, insulation testers, and high-voltage test equipment
• Ensure all work complies with electrical codes, aviation standards, project specifications, and site safety regulations
• Coordinate with project teams to support construction and maintenance activities
• Maintain proper documentation, inspection records, and maintenance reports
• Strong knowledge of airfield lighting systems and high-voltage electrical installations
• Sound understanding of electrical safety standards for systems above 600V
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and basic electronic control circuits
• Good mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical skills
• Familiarity with construction site safety and aviation-related electrical systems