At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair Aircraft Ground Equipment for Tornado operations in a dynamic military environment.
- Company: Join Morson Edge, a leader in engineering excellence within the defence sector.
- Benefits: Accommodation support, visa assistance, weekly payments, and access to onsite facilities.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in an international aviation programme.
- Why this job: Be part of a skilled team ensuring aircraft operations run smoothly and efficiently.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic maintenance; ONC qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Contract Opportunity
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.
- 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
- Accommodation support
- 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
- Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical faults
- Maintain specialist equipment supporting aircraft operations
- Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections
- Maintain workshop tools and equipment
Quality & Safety
- Follow approved engineering procedures and safety standards
- 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
- Share engineering knowledge and best practice
ONC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong electrical maintenance knowledge
PLC maintenance experience
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Strong understanding of engineering safety procedures
Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) experience
RAF, military, or defence engineering background
Specialist Aircraft Ground Equipment facility
Established military aviation environment
Long-term operational aircraft support
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.
