Sr Aircraft Maint Tech

About the Role

Aloula Aviation is seeking a Sr Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Region. This full-time role involves providing work direction to a crew performing highly skilled, specialized maintenance on company aircraft and associated support equipment within the Aviation Department. The incumbent will act as a specialist in one of several aircraft maintenance fields, contributing to the operational readiness of the fleet.

Role Context and Responsibilities

The Maintenance Division is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and modifications, adhering to Company and * FAA Regulations. This includes Aramco’s aircraft, aviation equipment, related ground support equipment, shop equipment, and certain airport facilities. Maintenance must consistently meet high standards, manufacturer’s recommendations, and demanding FAA regulations. Direct involvement with sophisticated aircraft systems requires specialized techniques. The Aramco fleet supports high-priority Executive, Drilling, Medical, Safety, Government Relations, and other Aramco activities. The Sr Aircraft Maintenance Technician performs routine and non-routine assignments, directs a small crew with limited supervision, and focuses on work coordination, scheduling, and progress. Work is subject to FAA airworthiness inspection.

Key Duties

• Participate in aircraft maintenance checks, functional checks, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform or assign personnel for duties requiring special skills, including overhauls of hydraulic units associated with fleet aircraft systems.
• Execute overhaul, rebuild, and repair of aircraft structures, and fabricate sheet metal parts according to drawings.
• Conduct functional checks and inspect accessories and unit turbo-prop engines.
• Perform aircraft electrical system repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications.
• Direct crew members in highly skilled craft maintenance work, such as machinist work and building new or overhauled propellers per specifications.
• Sew or assemble aircraft interior items like seats and seat covers using appropriate means.
• Conduct weekly safety and communication meetings.
• Serve as line crew to service, inspect, and repair aircraft systems and engines.
• Perform paint stripping for refreshing or corrosion inhibiting as required.
• Direct and train a crew of 2-6 people in all phases of work, ensuring completed assignments meet established quality and quantity standards in a safe, timely, efficient, and economical manner.

Specialization Areas

The incumbent will specialize in one of the following aircraft maintenance fields:

• Machinist and Propeller
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic
• Sheet metal and Welding
• Aircraft Power plant (Shops)
• Aircraft and Power plant (Line Crew)
• Aircraft Refinishing and Upholstery
• Aircraft Electrical Systems

Experience Requirements

Candidates should possess 6-10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, demonstrating proficiency in one of the specialized fields mentioned above. Experience in coordinating and directing small teams is essential.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. Salary for this position is not disclosed.