Propulsion Technician

Morson Talent; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 218,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Deployment flights

Visa sponsorship

Weekly payments

Onsite facilities

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting experienced Propulsion Technicians to support a major RSAF Tornado maintenance programme in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. You will maintain propulsion systems, diagnose faults, and perform engine changes within a disciplined military aviation environment.

Reporting to the Propulsion Supervisor, you will work a 48-hour week (Sunday–Thursday) on a 3-month rolling contract, with accommodation, deployment flights, and visa sponsorship provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship (Mechanical, Aeronautical, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in aircraft propulsion or engine maintenance.
• Strong understanding of aircraft engine systems and maintenance practices.
• Experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repair activities on aircraft propulsion systems.
• Perform engine removal, installation, and functional testing.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and rectification in accordance with technical documentation.
• Carry out inspection of engines, components, and associated systems.
• Support ground runs and post-maintenance checks where authorised.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and certification records.

Skills

Aircraft propulsion

Engine maintenance

Diagnostics

Maintenance in aviation

Education

Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship (Mechanical/Aeronautical)

Job description

3-month rolling contract

Rate includes shared accommodation

Includes flights to/from the UK (job/visa related travel)

Start Date: ASAP (deployment may take up to 5 months)

Hours: Full-time (Sunday–Thursday, 48 hours per week)

Work on One of the World's Largest Operational Tornado Fleets

Morson Edge is currently recruiting experienced Propulsion Technicians to support a major RSAF Tornado maintenance programme in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

This is an excellent opportunity for aircraft propulsion specialists to join a highly experienced maintenance organisation supporting operational military aircraft within a professional and highly regulated aviation environment.

Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis, repair, servicing, and testing of aircraft propulsion systems, helping to maintain aircraft availability and operational readiness across a major military aviation programme.

Whether your background is fast jet, military aviation, transport aircraft, rotary wing, or complex aircraft maintenance, this role offers the opportunity to apply your specialist engine maintenance expertise within a large-scale operational aviation environment.

Previous Tornado experience is highly desirable but not essential. Engineers with relevant aircraft propulsion, engine maintenance, or powerplant experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on operational military aircraft
• Support one of the world's largest remaining Tornado operators
• Apply specialist aircraft engine and propulsion expertise
• Opportunity to work overseas within a professional aviation environment
• Join an experienced team supporting a major military aviation programme
• Long-term opportunity with ongoing programme requirements

Additional Benefits

• Alongside the opportunity to support a major military aviation programme, successful candidates will benefit from provided accommodation, deployment flights, visa sponsorship support, weekly payments, and access to onsite facilities.
• There is also the opportunity to increase earnings through overtime where available.

Further details regarding deployment schedules, accommodation arrangements, travel, leave rotations, and assignment logistics will be provided during the recruitment process.

The Role

Reporting to the Propulsion Supervisor, you will carry out maintenance activities on aircraft propulsion systems, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with approved technical documentation, airworthiness requirements, and organisational procedures.

You will support aircraft availability through inspection, fault diagnosis, repair, servicing, engine changes, testing, and maintenance recovery activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship.

The role requires a sound understanding of aircraft engine maintenance practices and the ability to operate effectively within a structured military aviation environment supporting operational aircraft readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Aircraft Propulsion Maintenance
• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repair activities on aircraft propulsion systems
• Perform engine removal, installation, and functional testing
• Conduct fault diagnosis and rectification in accordance with approved technical documentation
• Carry out inspection of engines, components, and associated systems
• Support and conduct ground runs and post-maintenance checks where authorised
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness and regulatory requirements
• Support aircraft serviceability and operational readiness
• Assist with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and certification records

Training & Development

• Maintain valid and current authorisations relevant to assigned tasks
• Support training activities and provide technical guidance where required
• Assist with the development of trainee technicians
• Proactively identify training requirements for self and others

Quality & Safety

• Maintain compliance with technical publications and approved maintenance procedures
• Support FOD prevention and housekeeping standards
• Adhere to all Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) and Product Safety requirements
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Promote safe working practices within the maintenance environment

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of a recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship (Mechanical, Aeronautical, or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience in aircraft propulsion or engine maintenance
• Strong understanding of aircraft engine systems and maintenance practices
• Experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance publications
• Experience working within military or commercial aviation maintenance environments
• Current driving licence
• Fast Jet propulsion maintenance experience
• Military aviation experience
• Engine ground running authorisations
• Experience supporting aircraft servicing, inspections, modifications, and maintenance activities
• Experience working within regulated maintenance organisations
• Strong aircraft engine and propulsion systems knowledge
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical publications
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multinational workforce
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and quality

Why This Programme?

Supporting operational military aircraft overseas is becoming increasingly rare.

Whether you're an experienced Tornado propulsion specialist or an aircraft maintenance professional looking to apply your engine maintenance expertise within a major military aviation programme, this opportunity offers exposure to a highly experienced engineering organisation supporting a critical operational fleet.

For many engineers, opportunities to work on the Tornado platform are becoming increasingly limited. This programme offers the chance to support one of the world's largest remaining operational Tornado fleets while working alongside experienced military aviation professionals.

Ready for Your Next Assignment?

If you have aircraft propulsion, engine maintenance, or aircraft mechanical maintenance experience and are interested in supporting a major international military aviation programme, we'd like to hear from you.