Aircraft Maintenance Technician

BAE Systems; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and modifications for Tornado aircraft in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The successful applicant will ensure the quality of maintenance work while supporting RSAF personnel. Competitive salaries and excellent benefits are offered, including healthcare and recreation facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Access to free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowances

Full healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within an operational flying aircraft environment.
• Current authorisations for aircraft maintenance.
• Understanding of RSAF operations and working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and modifications for Tornado aircraft.
• Complete maintenance paperwork forms and ensure quality of work.
• Provide on-the-job and theoretical training for trainees.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Repairs

Modification

Interpret engineering drawings

Education

Completion of Tornado Aircraft maintenance course

Formal workplace training or experience on Tornado aircraft

Tools

Q-pulse

GOLD

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Salary: Competitive

Location: Dhahran

Job Purpose

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

Job Accountabilities

• To carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and modifications for Tornado on and off aircraft.
• May be required to provide support to RSAF away from Tornado Support Service (TSS).
• Performs major and minor mechanical maintenance, repairs, modifications and TCTO’s for Tornado on and off aircraft.
• Responsible for the quality and completeness of the work carried out, or signed off, on an aircraft or aircraft component in accordance with the approved data.
• Works within the requirements of the TSS Quality Management System, Safety Management System and RSAF Technical Orders.
• Completes maintenance paperwork forms, aircraft forms, records, and documentation both hard and electronic copies.
• Ensures efforts are made to safeguard TSS programme timescales in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Highlights to immediate supervisors areas of inexperience or training needs for himself and others.
• Provides on-the-job and theoretical training for trainees.
• Deputises, if required, for the aircraft supervisor.

Recruitment Specification

• Extensive experience within an operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal workplace training or experience on Tornado aircraft, or successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme (SNTTP/TSNTTP).
• Current authorisations for aircraft maintenance.
• Completion of Tornado Aircraft maintenance course.
• Working knowledge of Q-pulse, GOLD, and understanding of M&CA processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Hold a current driving licence.
• Understanding of RSAF 4-1-7166 series and supporting technical publications.
• Understanding of RSAF operations and working practices.

Employee Benefits

Expatriate Employees: Competitive salary, rent-free accommodation, access to free recreation facilities, generous leave and travel allowances, and full healthcare scheme. Initial employment is on single status, with options for family relocation in the future.

Saudi National Employees: Competitive salary, benefits package including leave and travel allowances, healthcare, and subsidised recreational facilities.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems develops, engineers, manufactures, and supports advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions, employing approximately 82,500 people worldwide. We work with customers and partners to deliver military capabilities, protect security, and secure critical information and infrastructure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.