About the Role
Morson Talent is seeking an experienced Propulsion Technician for a high-profile overseas military aviation environment in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. This role involves supporting maintenance operations on the Tornado fast jet platform within a structured military aviation setting. The position is demanding and safety-critical, requiring adherence to approved technical data, airworthiness requirements, and organizational procedures for the maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis, repair, and servicing of aircraft propulsion systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive maintenance, servicing, and repair activities on Tornado propulsion systems.
- Perform engine removal, installation, and functional testing to ensure optimal performance.
- Carry out thorough fault diagnosis and rectification in strict accordance with approved technical documentation.
- Conduct detailed inspections of engines, components, and associated systems.
- Support and/or conduct ground runs and post-maintenance checks to verify system integrity.
- Ensure all maintenance work complies with stringent airworthiness and regulatory requirements.
- Accurately complete all required maintenance documentation and certification records.
- Maintain strict compliance with health, safety, and aviation safety standards.
- Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a multi-skilled engineering team.
- Ensure all tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained to the required high standards.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in aircraft propulsion maintenance within an operational environment.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply technical manuals and engineering documentation effectively.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality compliance.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Technical Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience working on fast jet propulsion systems; Tornado experience is highly desirable.
- A strong understanding of aircraft engine systems and established maintenance practices.
- Proficiency in fault finding, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance procedures.
- Familiarity with military aviation maintenance standards and airworthiness requirements.
- Experience in engine removal, installation, and functional testing.
- Capability to perform ground runs and post-maintenance checks.
- Proficiency in completing maintenance documentation and certification records.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and aviation safety standards compliance.
- Skills in maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas.
Contract Details and Location
This is a full-time, 6-month rolling contract position based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The role operates on a Sunday-Thursday working pattern, with 48 hours per week. The daily rate offered is £315, with potential for overtime at the standard day rate. This rate includes shared accommodation and flights to/from the UK for job and visa-related travel. Deployment is expected to commence as soon as possible, with the deployment process potentially taking up to 5 months.