Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

About Alsalam Aerospace Industries

Established in 1988, Alsalam Aerospace Industries plays a key role in Saudi Arabia's strategic objective to achieve self-sufficiency in civil and military aircraft maintenance, overhaul, and modifications. This is accomplished through technology transfer and the development of Saudi nationals. The company's vision is to lead the future of aviation, space, and defense, setting global standards while supporting the ambitions of Vision 2030. Its mission is to deliver high-quality aviation products and services, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term profitability.

The Role of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Alsalam Aerospace Industries is seeking an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves performing essential maintenance, repair, and servicing activities for aircraft airframes and powerplants, as well as related support equipment. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in the field and reports directly to the Site Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft airframe and powerplant repair, maintenance, servicing, and related support equipment activities.
• Determine airframe and powerplant maintenance requirements, including inspection of parts, tolerances, fuel leaks, corrosion, tire wear, skin damage, cracks, and aircraft system performance.
• Utilize wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical publications, and applicable technical orders to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues across various aircraft systems.
• Assist with aircraft weight and balance activities in accordance with approved procedures and directives.
• Position aircraft through jacking and towing operations to facilitate maintenance activities.
• Ensure timely sampling of aircraft engine oil and fuel according to the Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP).
• Troubleshoot airframe and powerplant maintenance problems and analyze equipment operating characteristics to identify malfunctions.
• Interpret and apply airframe and powerplant maintenance and installation policies, procedures, technical publications, and directives.
• Maintain and calibrate airframe and powerplant system test equipment, conducting detailed testing of repaired equipment.
• Determine requirements for airframe and powerplant maintenance equipment, tools, spare parts, and other necessary resources.
• Supervise airframe and powerplant maintenance personnel, planning, coordinating, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ensure maintenance personnel comply with applicable maintenance management directives, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain and control airframe and powerplant technical orders, maintenance records, training documentation, and applicable forms.
• Evaluate the performance of maintenance specialists to ensure compliance with policies, preventive maintenance directives, technical orders, and established standards.
• Conduct on-the-job training as part of the Train-the-Trainer program, providing practical training to personnel on aircraft systems and maintenance procedures.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in airframe and powerplant maintenance.

Work Environment and Training

This role operates under the management of the organization and reports to the Site Superintendent. The position involves active participation in the Train-the-Trainer program, where the mechanic will provide practical training to personnel with a maximum trainer-to-trainee ratio of 1:3, supporting their qualification on aircraft systems and maintenance procedures.