Egress Technician

BAE Systems; Dhahran Compound; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Egress Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on Tornado aircraft. The role involves ensuring quality work, completing documentation, and providing training. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including accommodation and healthcare.

Benefits

Rent-free accommodation

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in repair and modification of Tornado aircraft.
• Current authorisations for Egress maintenance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out egress maintenance, repairs, and modifications for Tornado aircraft.
• Complete maintenance paperwork and documentation.
• Provide on-the-job training for trainees.

Skills

Egress Maintenance

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Explosive Handling

Education

Tornado Egress/Armament Maintenance Course

Tools

Q-pulse

GOLD

Job description

Job Title: Egress 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 in a safe training environment on 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 Saudi National Partner Companies, thereby reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships.

Job Accountabilities

1. Carry out egress maintenance, repairs, and modifications for Tornado aircraft, both on and off aircraft.
2. Provide support to RSAF as required.
3. Perform major and minor egress maintenance, repairs, modifications, and TCTOs for Tornado aircraft.
4. Ensure the quality and completeness of the work carried out or signed off, in accordance with approved data.
5. Work within the requirements of the TSS Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and RSAF Technical Orders.
6. Complete maintenance paperwork, aircraft forms, records, and documentation in both hard and electronic formats.
7. Maximize efforts to meet programme timescales safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
8. Identify areas for training or development needs for oneself and others, and communicate these to supervisors.
9. Provide on-the-job and theoretical training for trainees.
10. Deputise for the Egress supervisor if required.

Recruitment Specification

1. Extensive experience in the trade specialty or repair and modification of Tornado aircraft.
2. Current authorisations for Egress maintenance.
3. Completion of Tornado Egress/Armament Maintenance course.
4. Explosive handling certification.
5. Working knowledge of Q-pulse, GOLD, and understanding of M&CA processes.
6. Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
7. Hold a current driving license.
8. Understanding of the RSAF 4-1-7166 series and relevant technical publications.
9. Knowledge of RSAF operations and working practices.

Employee Benefits

Expatriate Employees

Receive a competitive salary, rent-free accommodation, access to free recreational facilities within secure company accommodation, a generous leave and travel allowance, and a full healthcare scheme. Initial employment is on single status, with opportunities for family to join later.

Saudi National Employees

Receive a competitive salary and benefits, including leave and travel allowances, healthcare, and access to subsidised recreational facilities.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems provides advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions, employing approximately 82,500 people worldwide. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems that deliver military capability, protect national security, and secure critical information and infrastructure.

All appointments are subject to necessary government and customer approvals.