Aircraft Technician- MRO / Safety Equipment Workshop
Location: Riyadh
Experience: 5–12 years
We are looking for an experienced Workshop Technician / Inspector – Aircraft Safety Equipment with hands-on experience in an aviation MRO, aircraft component workshop, safety equipment shop, oxygen shop or high-pressure cylinder shop.
The role will focus on the inspection, testing, servicing, repair, overhaul and maintenance of aircraft emergency and safety equipment, with particular emphasis on evacuation slides/rafts, oxygen cylinders and high-pressure systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform inspection, servicing, repair, testing and overhaul of aircraft safety and emergency equipment.
- Carry out maintenance and repair activities on aircraft evacuation slides and slide/raft systems.
- Perform folding, packing and deployment-related procedures for aircraft evacuation slides/rafts in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
- Inspect and service aircraft oxygen cylinders/bottles and associated components.
- Perform inspection, pressure testing, servicing, charging/refilling and requalification of high-pressure cylinders.
- Work with oxygen systems, oxygen bottles, regulators, valves and associated equipment.
- Carry out inspection and servicing of aircraft fire extinguishers and related safety equipment, where applicable.
- Identify defects and perform repairs/rectification in accordance with approved technical documentation.
- Conduct functional and operational testing following repair or overhaul.
- Prepare accurate inspection findings, repair records and maintenance documentation.
- Follow OEM manuals, CMMs, AMMs, service bulletins and approved maintenance procedures.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with applicable MRO quality and aviation regulatory requirements.
- Follow strict safety procedures while handling oxygen, high-pressure cylinders and other hazardous materials.
- Coordinate with Quality/Inspection teams for release and certification of completed work.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- 5–12 years of hands-on experience in an aviation MRO, aircraft/component workshop, safety equipment shop, oxygen shop or high-pressure cylinder shop.
- Experience with aircraft evacuation slides/rafts, life rafts, survival equipment, oxygen cylinders/bottles, regulators, valves, high-pressure cylinders or aircraft safety equipment.
- Hands-on experience in inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, pressure/hydrostatic testing, requalification, charging/refilling and functional testing of relevant equipment.
- Good understanding of aviation MRO procedures, workshop safety and hazardous-material handling.
- Familiarity with CMMs, AMMs, OEM manuals, Service Bulletins and approved maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of EASA, FAA and/or GCAA Part-145 requirements is preferred.
- Diploma / ITI / Technical Certification in Aviation Maintenance, Mechanical, Aerospace or a related discipline.
- Relevant certification or authorization in aircraft safety equipment, oxygen systems or component maintenance will be an advantage.