Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician

About Alsalam Aerospace Industries

Established in 1988, Alsalam Aerospace Industries plays a key role in Saudi Arabia's strategy 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 that ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and long-term profitability.

The Role of Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician

Alsalam Aerospace Industries is seeking an Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves working under the assigned management structure and reporting directly to the Site Superintendent. The technician will be responsible for the comprehensive management and maintenance of ALSE to ensure operational readiness and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, remove, inspect, maintain, repair, and adjust various ALSE, including flight helmets, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet-mounted devices, aircrew night vision equipment, harnesses, emergency landing and ditching equipment, and ocular systems.
• Ensure the availability of adequate workspace, supplies, tools, test equipment, and resources for effective ALSE operations.
• Conduct functional, reliability, and serviceability testing of ALSE using appropriate test equipment.
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, accountability, and issuance records for ALSE assigned to aircrew or installed/prepositioned on aircraft.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on life rafts, life preservers, emergency equipment, and other aviation life support systems.
• Perform fitting, adjustment, inspection, and maintenance of specialized ALSE in accordance with applicable technical standards and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and supervise procedures for inspecting and maintaining ALSE, including personnel parachutes, torso harness assemblies, survival kits, survival vests, flight helmets, and oxygen masks.
• Coordinate ALSE activities with maintenance, supply, operations, and other relevant departments to ensure effective utilization of personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Supervise ALSE personnel, assign work activities, and monitor tasks such as inspection, servicing, maintenance, and preparation of life support equipment.
• Provide pre-flight briefings and guidance regarding required life support equipment based on mission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ALSE policies, regulations, technical publications, safety requirements, and operational directives.
• Establish work priorities and maintain accurate records regarding the status, serviceability, inspection, and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and recommend improvements to ALSE maintenance practices, procedures, and training.
• Conduct structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) as an ALSE Trainer, providing practical instruction on equipment operation, inspection, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.
• Monitor trainee performance and progress to support qualification and competency development, maintaining a recommended maximum trainer-to-trainee ratio of 1:3.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) maintenance and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform installation, removal, inspection, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of various ALSE components.
• Proficiency in using test equipment for functional, reliability, and serviceability testing.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records for ALSE.
• Ability to develop and supervise ALSE inspection and maintenance procedures.
• Experience in coordinating with various departments and supervising personnel.
• Capability to conduct On-the-Job Training (OJT) and monitor trainee progress.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic aerospace industry setting. The role requires collaboration with various departments and adherence to strict safety and operational standards.