Propulsion Technician

Job title: Propulsion Technician

Duration: 12-18 months, 6 months rolling
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Start: ASAP (however it may take up to 5 months to be deployed)

£315 per day LTD
48 hours a week – Sunday to Thursday
Overtime may be available at the normal day rate
Rates include shared accommodation and flights to/from the UK (related to job/visa)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintaining good engineering practices and compliance with RSAF Technical Orders in all aspects of the Avionics work area i.e. on aircraft or component maintenance.
• Component Maintenance, inspects, surveys, evaluates, installs repairs, maintain, troubleshoots, services, overhauls, modifies and tests off aircraft systems components whilst undergoing OJT to gain levels of certification of own work.
• On-aircraft, installs, repairs, services, modifies and tests aircraft systems.
• Ensures work is carried out in accordance with the standards and procedures detailed within the MOE.
• Ensures strict tool control is carried out in accordance with tool control procedures.
• Managing spare part requirements using the Gold ESP logistics system.
• Carry out TCTO’s and Special inspections when directed.
• Development of assigned SNTTP trainees.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• National civilian / military equivalent and successful completion of a recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship OR ONC qualified with military add on training applicable to trade.
• Have at least 5 years within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR 3 years on same aircraft type OR successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme (SNTTP/TSNTTP)
• Relevant type training (Q Course) and specific training if required.
• Must have a sound understanding of the RSAF 4-1-7166 series and supporting technical publications applicable to his work area.
• Demonstrate the ability to verbally communicate to a high standard on matters of a technical nature.
• Setting high standards for good housekeeping practices in the work area and ensuring the FOD prevention program is maintained to the highest standard.
• Must have and be able to demonstrate sound oral and written two-way communication skills with the ability to be tactful, discreet and confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Be able to work in close harmony in a mixed EE/SN workforce.
• An understanding of BAESSA engineering operating procedures.
• Post holder must be HF trained.
• Hold a current driving license.