Simulator Technician Lead - C-130 Aircrew Training Device (ATD)

Boeing; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international aerospace leader is looking for a Simulator Technician Lead in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading the onsite maintenance team for a C-130 Aircrew Training Device, focusing on technical leadership, quality control, and collaboration with military stakeholders. Candidates with 5+ years of experience in simulator maintenance and strong leadership abilities are encouraged to apply. Local benefits apply, and employment is contingent on Saudi Arabia labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft simulator/training device maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Windows server and workstation environments.
• Valid security clearance or ability to obtain local site access/clearances as required by RSAF.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the onsite ATD maintenance team.
• Plan and coordinate daily ATD operations and maintenance schedules.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for RSAF leadership.

Skills

Aircraft simulator/training device maintenance

Leadership in operational environments

Troubleshooting and repairing simulator systems

Database and backup management

Communication skills

Microsoft Windows expertise

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Simulator Technician Lead - C-130 Aircrew Training Device (ATD)

Company: Boeing Saudi Arabia Limited

Boeing Saudi Arabia is seeking a Simulator Technician Lead for C-130 Aircrew Training Device (ATD) to lead the onsite ATD maintenance and support team for the C-130 ATD supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) in King Abdullah Air Base, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Lead will be responsible for technical leadership, planning, coordination, quality control, and escalation for all maintenance, software/firmware management, database and backup administration, and end-user support activities. The role requires hands-on technical expertise in simulator systems, proven leadership in operational environments, and the ability to coordinate closely with RSAF maintenance leadership and Boeing engineering stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the onsite ATD maintenance team (Training Device Maintenance Specialists and technicians).
• Plan and coordinate daily ATD operations, maintenance schedules, software patching, backups, and system upgrades to meet training demands and availability targets.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for RSAF leadership, Boeing engineering, and subcontractors for all ATD-related issues, change requests, and technical escalations.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce maintenance procedures, runbooks, and checklists for pre-op, post-op, preventive maintenance, and incident response.
• Oversee system start-up, run, and shutdown procedures for complex training events and ensure simulator availability and performance.
• Ensure security posture: validate software/OS/DBGS patches, anti-virus definitions, access control, and system hardening in accordance with applicable policies.
• Manage database administration tasks oversight: scheduled backups, restore validation, user access management, and recovery from system failures.
• Coordinate configuration control and change management activities for hardware, software, visual/IG systems, I/O, and control loading components.
• Conduct technical reviews, root-cause analyses, corrective action plans, and follow-up to prevent recurrence of faults.
• Lead on-the-job and formal training for team members and RSAF end-users; prepare technical reports and status briefs.
• Maintain inventory and lifecycle tracking for critical spares and recommend procurement priorities.
• Ensure compliance with local labor, security, and site access policies.

Contract and Location

This is an open term contract and subject to contract award.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft simulator/training device maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Windows server and workstation environments.
• Strong experience with backup/restore technologies, and DBGS concepts.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair computational, mechanical, electrical, and control-loading faults in simulator systems.
• Experience with visual image generation and display systems, I/O subsystems, and networked simulator architectures.
• Valid security clearance or ability to obtain local site access/clearances as required by RSAF.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Prior experience supporting military customers (RSAF or equivalent) is preferred.
• Excellent English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; Arabic proficiency advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for planning and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, configuration control, and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Experience with control loading systems and real-time simulation software stacks.
• Strong leadership, team development, and customer service skills with ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Competencies & Behaviors
• Leadership and decision-making under operational pressure.
• Clear communicator with stakeholders at technical and executive levels.
• Analytical mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and respect for military protocols.

This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Saudi Arabia. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Saudi Arabia law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Saudi Arabia labor and immigration formalities.

Language, Education, and Logistics

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program: The position is contingent upon program award.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (Saudi Arabia)