B1 Mechanical Technician

Airbus; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,971 - 337,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly skilled B1 Mechanical Technician to join their mobile support team. The role involves performing maintenance on helicopters and deploying for urgent technical assistance across the Africa and Middle East regions. The ideal candidate will hold a valid EASA Part 66 B1.3 License, have at least 5 years of hands-on experience, and be adaptable to challenging environments. This position emphasizes safety and operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience on specified helicopter types.
• High flexibility for frequent travel and short-term assignments across Africa & the Middle East.
• Proficiency in English (Technical and Spoken); French is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect rectification.
• Deploy on short notice to customer sites for technical assistance and AOG support.
• Certify work performed in accordance with EASA standards and company quality management systems.
• Act as a technical ambassador providing guidance to customer maintenance teams.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience on H225 and AS332

Proficiency in English

Adaptability in challenging environments

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Valid EASA Part 66 B1.3 License

Current Type Ratings on H225 and/or AS332

Job description

B1 Mechanical Technician page is loaded## B1 Mechanical Technicianlocations: Riyadhtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10404874****Job Description:****## **Job summary:**We are seeking highly skilled and adaptable **B1.3 (Mechanical)** Licensed Engineers to join our mobile support team. This is not a hangar-bound role; you will be the front-line technical expert supporting customer operations across the **Africa and Middle East (AME)** region.You will ensure the highest standards of safety and availability for heavy twin-engine helicopters operating in diverse and often challenging environments.## **Primary Responsibilities:*** **Maintenance Execution:** Perform scheduled (Base/Line) and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect rectification on H225, Caracal, and Super Puma families.* **Field Support:** Deploy on short-notice, punctual missions to customer sites to provide technical assistance, AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support, and specialized repairs.* **Compliance:** Certify all work performed in accordance with EASA Part 145 standards (or equivalent local CAA regulations) and company Quality Management Systems.* **Customer Liaison:** Act as a technical ambassador, providing guidance to customer maintenance teams and ensuring operational continuity.* **Safety & Quality:** Maintain a "Safety First" culture, ensuring all tooling, parts, and procedures meet rigorous aviation standards.### ## **Required Qualifications & Skills:****Licensing:** Valid EASA Part 66 B1.3 License (or equivalent).**Type Ratings** **Mandatory :** Current Type Ratings on H225 (EC225LP) and/or AS332 (L1, L2, C1).**Experience:** Minimum 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience on the specified types.**Mobility:** High flexibility for frequent travel and short-term assignments across Africa & the Middle East.**Language:** Proficiency in English (Technical and Spoken). French is a significant advantage for West African operations.Open for mobilization for deployment in Africa & Middle east countries for short missions.## **The "Plus" Factors:*** Additional Type Ratings on other Airbus Helicopters (e.g., H145, H135, or AS365/H155).* Experience with military variants (Caracal/Cougar) and mission-specific equipment.* Proven ability to work independently in remote or austere environments.## **Personal Profile:*** **Resilient:** You thrive in high-pressure environments and can solve complex technical problems with limited local infrastructure.* **Adaptable:** You are culturally sensitive and comfortable moving between different countries and customer environments.* **Autonomous:** You have a "can-do" attitude and the ability to make sound technical decisions in the field.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.********Company:********Airbus Helicopters Arabia for Aircraft Maintenance**Employment Type:**Fixed term-------**Experience Level:**Professional**Job Family:**Material Support & services By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.