At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair Aircraft Ground Equipment for Tornado operations in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Morson Edge, a leader in military aviation support.
- Benefits: Accommodation support, flights, visa assistance, and weekly payments.
- Other info: Work with a skilled multinational team in an established military aviation setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a critical programme supporting one of the largest Tornado fleets globally.
- Qualifications: ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience; strong electrical maintenance knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Programme: RSAF Tornado Contract Opportunity Overview
A critical role. An iconic aircraft. A programme built on engineering excellence. Morson Edge is recruiting Aircraft Ground Equipment Technicians to support a major Tornado aircraft maintenance programme in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced AGE, electrical, plant, or support equipment technicians to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting one of the world's largest operational Tornado fleets.
Behind every successful aircraft maintenance programme is reliable Ground Support Equipment. Working within the AGE facility, you will ensure specialist equipment remains maintained, serviceable, and available to support aircraft generation, maintenance activity, and operational requirements. Previous Tornado experience is not required — we are interested in speaking with engineers from a range of technical backgrounds with strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic maintenance experience.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Support one of the world's largest remaining Tornado operations
- Work within an established military aviation environment
- Join a highly experienced multinational engineering team
- Varied electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance work
- Play a key role in keeping aircraft operations moving
- Opportunity to apply plant, industrial, or aviation maintenance experience
- Overseas assignment within a professional defence environment
Additional Benefits
Successful candidates will receive support throughout the assignment, including:
- Accommodation support
- Flights
- Visa support
- Weekly payment
- Access to onsite facilities
Further information regarding deployment, accommodation, leave periods, and assignment logistics will be provided during the recruitment process.
The Role
Reporting to the AGE Supervisor, you will carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on Aircraft Ground Equipment supporting Tornado operations. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment availability through inspection, servicing, fault diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance activities. The role offers a varied engineering environment, combining electrical systems, mechanical equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Aircraft Ground Equipment Maintenance
- Carry out scheduled and unscheduled AGE maintenance activities
- Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical faults
- Maintain specialist equipment supporting aircraft operations
- Ensure equipment remains safe, compliant, and operationally available
- Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections
- Maintain workshop tools and equipment
- Ensure calibration requirements are followed
Operational Support
- Support Tornado flying and maintenance operations
- Assist squadron requirements where needed
- Maintain equipment readiness for operational demands
- Provide standby support when required
Quality & Safety
- Follow approved engineering procedures and safety standards
- Maintain accurate maintenance records
- Use electronic maintenance systems correctly
- Support FOD prevention and good housekeeping standards
- Maintain compliance with quality requirements
Training & Development
- Support and mentor engineering personnel where required
- Provide technical guidance across equipment maintenance activities
- Share engineering knowledge and best practice
Essential Requirements
- ONC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Strong electrical maintenance knowledge
- Experience fault finding on complex equipment
- PLC maintenance experience
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Strong understanding of engineering safety procedures
Desirable Experience
- Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) experience
- RAF, military, or defence engineering background
- Plant maintenance experience
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system experience
- Aerospace maintenance environment experience
- Experience working with maintenance procedures and documentation
The Setting
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
RSAF Tornado support programme
Specialist Aircraft Ground Equipment facility
Established military aviation environment
Experienced multinational workforce
Long-term operational aircraft support
Ready for Your Next Assignment?
If you have experience maintaining Aircraft Ground Equipment, electrical systems, plant equipment, or complex engineering assets and would like to support a major international aviation programme, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now or contact Morson Edge for a confidential discussion.
