Lead Aircraft Maintenance & IFEC Specialist

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation seeks a Line Maintenance Lead to supervise and execute aircraft maintenance, including IFE systems, across line stations. You will coordinate technical tasks, ensure compliance, and mentor station staff in a high-demand environment.

The role requires a valid GACA license, 6+ years in maintenance, strong leadership, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Travel and regulatory adherence are essential parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Secondary/high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid aircraft maintenance license (GACA) for A/C systems.
• Minimum of six years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least three years exercising certification privileges as RTS staff.
• Experience managing, supervising, and leading a team.
• IFE experience is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to understand wiring diagrams and other technical documentation.
• Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations and data from which answers can be obtained to rectify defects and restore system functionality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coach subordinates.
• Exhibit supervisory skill and ability to lead staff and coordinate shift activity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress, high-pressure environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook (MS products).
• Use professional concepts while applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Ability to Read, Write and Speak English easily and accurately.
• Must have the legal right to work in assigned country through nationality, visa or work permits.
• Ability to pass extensive security and background checks.
• May require both international and domestic travel, up to 25% of time, to other line station locations to provide relief from time to time as required.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to meet the requirements of the airport authority for access and vehicle operation on their premises.
• Required to work a rotating shift roster that spans 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Responsibilities

• Lead team and certify line maintenance, including IFE, during transit checks in accordance with contractual obligations and Panasonic procedures.
• Maintenance tasks include component replacement, inspections, functional tests and certificating.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems to identify repairs and replace LRUs as needed.
• Remove and replace LRUs in accordance with reference documentation.
• Perform Cabin Sweeps, Built-in Test, and assist with software and media loading.
• Complete aircraft documentation to meet QA standards.
• Coordinate between customer and Panasonic divisions to monitor system performance against contractual levels.
• Promote PAC Safety Management System (SMS) culture.
• May work on other aircraft equipment as trained and authorized.
• Communicate with customers and ensure resources are available to meet obligations.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Office

Education

Secondary/high school diploma

GACA license (Airframe/Powerplant/Avionics)

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Panasonic Avionics Corporation seeks a Line Maintenance Lead to supervise and execute aircraft maintenance, including IFE systems, across line stations. You will coordinate technical tasks, ensure compliance, and mentor station staff in a high-demand environment.

The role requires a valid GACA license, 6+ years in maintenance, strong leadership, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Travel and regulatory adherence are essential parts of the job.