Senior Airframe & Powerplant Technician (Helicopters)

Alsalam Aerospace Industries; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alsalam Aerospace Industries in Riyadh seeks an experienced Aircraft A&P technician to lead airframe and powerplant maintenance, repairs, and servicing. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across rotor heads, landing gear, engines, hydraulics, and avionics, while supporting weight and balance tasks and ensuring compliance with technical orders.

You will also supervise maintenance personnel, plan work, and maintain records, with English proficiency and a Train-the-Trainer

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Aircraft Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance.
• At least 5 years of proven airframe/powerplant maintenance experience, including helicopter platforms.
• Must hold a recognized Aircraft A&P license (FAA/EASA/CAA or equivalent).
• Completed an approved aircraft type-rating course from a recognized aviation organization.
• OJT logbook or training records showing helicopter platform experience preferred.
• Train-the-Trainer certificate required.
• English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5+; may be tested during interview.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft airframe and powerplant repair, maintenance, servicing, and related support equipment activities.
• Determine maintenance requirements, inspect parts, tolerances, leaks, corrosion, wear, and system performance.
• Utilize wiring diagrams, manuals, and orders to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues.
• Assist with weight and balance activities per procedures and directives.
• Position aircraft and assist with jacking, towing, and access for servicing.
• Ensure timely sampling of engine oil and fuel for SOAP analysis.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and test aircraft systems.
• Apply policies, directives, and technical orders to maintenance work.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and perform detailed testing of repairs.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and plan work assignments.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance management directives and standards.
• Maintain maintenance records and training documentation.
• Provide on-the-job training as part of Train-the-Trainer programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Supervisory mindset

Education

Diploma in Aircraft Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance

FAA/EASA/CAA A&P license

Train-the-Trainer certificate

Type-rating course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alsalam Aerospace Industries in Riyadh seeks an experienced Aircraft A&P technician to lead airframe and powerplant maintenance, repairs, and servicing. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across rotor heads, landing gear, engines, hydraulics, and avionics, while supporting weight and balance tasks and ensuring compliance with technical orders.

You will also supervise maintenance personnel, plan work, and maintain records, with English proficiency and a Train-the-Trainer