Training Device Technician (Training Device Maintenance)

The Boeing Company; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace firm is seeking a Training Device Maintenance Specialist in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. This role involves conducting maintenance and support for the F-15SA Aircrew Training Device, including troubleshooting, repairs, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, some experience with hardware, and strong communication skills. This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Basic understanding of backup technologies.
• Basic configuration and maintenance experience with hardware technology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the ATD.
• Provide technical support to the RSAF as required.
• Troubleshoot to isolate computational, mechanical, or electrical faults.

Skills

Technical support

Hardware configuration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Professional applications

Database management systems

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Saudi Arabia is seeking a Training Device Maintenance Specialist for the F-15SA Aircrew Training Device (ATD) to conduct training operations for the Royal Saudi Air Force in Dharan, Saudi Arabia. This role will focus on repairs, testing, installation, configuration, upgrading, and assisting in the day-to-day operations for the simulators and training components during mission planning and simulator training sessions.

The on-site support personnel will serve as Training Device Technician and end-user technical support for the Aircrew Training Device ATD. Additional support shall include ensuring all software security/anti-virus profiles are current, establishing regular backup sessions, and providing over-the-shoulder system support if required. This position is located at King Abdulaziz Air Base (KAAB) in Dharan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the ATD, including system start-up, running, and shutdown as needed for any training session.
• Maintain end-user access security databases, perform regular database backups, recover from system failures, apply application, OS, and DBGS security and software patches, along with routine computer and database administration tasks.
• Provide technical support to the RSAF as required; repair, modify, maintain, and update the F-15SA Aircrew Training Device located on site; install, configure, upgrade, modify, and repair computer and network systems, visual image generation and display systems, Input/Output (I/O) systems, and control loading hardware & software.
• Perform general pre-operations, post-operations, and component handling of flight training devices.
• Troubleshoot to isolate computational, mechanical, or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
• Provide customer service to end-users (pilots, subject matter experts, and engineering).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Basic understanding of backup technologies.
• Basic configuration and maintenance experience with hardware technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year work experience (preferred).
• Excellent English reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Good communication skills in proposal preparation, presentation, clarification, and report writing for all levels.
• Ability to use Microsoft Professional applications (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Saudi Arabia. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 02, 2025

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (Saudi Arabia)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.