Aviation Electronics Technician

GDC Middle East; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GDC Middle East is seeking an experienced Aviation Electronics Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft avionics and electrical systems, ensuring readiness and safety. The role requires hands-on expertise, strict adherence to standards, and coordination with maintenance teams.

The technician will perform tests, document work, and provide on-the-job training and mentorship, contributing to mission success and operational readiness in a demanding aviation environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience as Aircraft Avionics Technician.
• 2 years of relevant experience within last 5 years.
• Completed Government Armed Forces Avionics Technician Course or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing avionics/electrical systems.
• Proficiency with aircraft maintenance forms and maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics and electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair avionics components and instruments.
• Utilize maintenance manuals, directives, checklists, and procedures.
• Conduct aircraft operational and functional system checks.
• Operate avionics test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Analyze and resolve malfunctions in electrical/avionics systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Aircraft avionics

Troubleshooting

Maintenance operations

Education

Government Armed Forces Avionics Technician Course

Tools

Avionics test equipment

Aviation maintenance management systems

Job description

Job Headline

Skilled Aviation Electronics Technician responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and supporting aircraft avionics and electrical systems to ensure maximum aircraft operational readiness, safety, and mission success.

Job Summary

The Aviation Electronics Technician is responsible for performing unit-level maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of aircraft avionics, navigation, communication, and electrical systems. The role ensures aircraft avionics systems remain fully operational and mission-ready by applying technical expertise, adhering to maintenance standards, and supporting operational readiness requirements. The technician also provides training and mentorship while coordinating closely with maintenance, logistics, quality control, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair avionics components, instruments, and associated electrical systems.
• Utilize aircraft maintenance manuals, technical directives, checklists, and maintenance procedures.
• Conduct aircraft operational and functional system checks.
• Operate and maintain avionics test equipment, diagnostic tools, and support equipment.
• Analyze and resolve electrical and avionics system malfunctions.
• Support requisitioning and management of avionics parts, components, and shop stock items.
• Maintain aircraft maintenance records, forms, and documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with Production Control, Logistics, and Maintenance Leadership.
• Monitor aircraft operational readiness (OR) rates and support readiness objectives.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance quality standards, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Support Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) operations as required.
• Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to customer personnel.
• Utilize aviation maintenance management systems and electronic technical manuals.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and efficiently.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Maintenance Lead.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as an Aircraft Avionics Technician.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience within the last 5 years.
• Successful completion of aGovernment Armed Forces Avionics Technician Course or equivalent civilian avionics training.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in aircraft maintenance forms, records, and aviation maintenance management systems.