ABOUT THE ROLE
The Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician position is vital to ensuring the operational readiness of the Hawk aircraft and support equipment for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). The role involves inspecting, operating, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components, with a focus on delivering serviceable aircraft to meet contractual commitments. The technician will support the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) and adhere to RSAF policies, safety regulations, and maintenance standards while fostering a strong safety culture within the team.
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JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Work Direction:
- Report to:
- RSAF Policies and procedures
- M&CA Mandates
- Rects Maintenance Manager
Decision-Making Authority:
The job holder will be responsible for making decisions on:
- Aircraft fault identification, debrief, and rectification
- Aircraft maintenance scheduling
- Maintaining competency and ensuring SQEP (suitably qualified and experienced personnel) levels are within mandated limits
- Scheduling personal time to maintain operational requirements
Planning / Organising:
The position holder will undertake the following activities:
- Ensure effective maintenance support to meet RSAF requirements while adhering to constraints imposed by the RSAF on the Hawk Fleet.
- Provide support to the AMO to ensure delivery of serviceable aircraft to TAGF for contractual operational and flying commitments.
- Train technicians and promote a strong safety culture while fault-finding, repairing, and delivering serviceable assets for the daily flying program.
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information to Line Managers to achieve the ETIC schedule and address any arising issues during maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with procedures governing Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) calibration cycles, support equipment maintenance cycles, and tool control system.
- Conduct installation, repair, maintenance, servicing, overhaul, modification, and testing of on-aircraft systems.
- Inspect, survey, evaluate, install, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, service, overhaul, modify, and test off-aircraft system components.
- Work effectively in a diverse workforce and communicate clearly and confidently with individuals at all levels.
- Maintain a quality-minded, proactive approach to aircraft maintenance and support issues.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Saudi or Expatriate candidates must obtain and maintain membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) at the appropriate level before starting in the role.
- Hold a recognised qualification equivalent to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or possess a technical apprenticeship or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA.
- Completion of relevant type training ('Q' Course) and equipment-specific training is desirable.
- Alternatively, have a current or lapsed Part 66 license or a suitable equivalent technical license accepted by M&CA.
Experience Requirements:
Essential:
- Extensive post-qualification practical maintenance experience in an operational flying aircraft environment, supported by formal recorded workplace training, or significant experience on the same aircraft type, or completion of the apprenticeship program (SNTTP/TSNTTP).
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering, with an understanding of human factors, error management, health & safety, and proactive hazard analysis appropriate for the role.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with engineering operating procedures.
- Broad aerospace and defense industry knowledge.
EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Rent-free accommodation
- Access to free recreational facilities within company-secured accommodation
- Generous leave and travel allowance
- Opportunity to apply for family relocation in the future
- Comprehensive health care scheme provided in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Generous leave and travel allowance
- Full health care scheme
- Access to subsidised recreational facilities
IMPORTANT NOTE
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.
