Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) Technician

Aircraft Ground Equipment Technician

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Programme: RSAF Tornado
Contract Opportunity

Overview

A critical role. An iconic aircraft. A programme built on engineering excellence.

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.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Support one of the world's largest remaining Tornado operations

• 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

Additional Benefits

Successful candidates will receive support throughout the assignment, including:

• Accommodation support

• Flights

• 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

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled AGE maintenance activities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical faults

• Maintain specialist equipment supporting aircraft operations

• Ensure equipment remains safe, compliant, and operationally available

• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections

• Maintain workshop tools and equipment

• Ensure calibration requirements are followed

Operational Support

• Support Tornado flying and maintenance operations

• Assist squadron requirements where needed

• Maintain equipment readiness for operational demands

• Provide standby support when required

Quality & Safety

• Follow approved engineering procedures and safety standards

• Maintain accurate maintenance records

• 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

• Provide technical guidance across equipment maintenance activities

• Share engineering knowledge and best practice

Essential Requirements

• ONC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

• Strong electrical maintenance knowledge

• Experience fault finding on complex equipment

• PLC maintenance experience

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

• Strong understanding of engineering safety procedures

Desirable Experience

• Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) experience

• RAF, military, or defence engineering background

• Plant maintenance experience

• Hydraulic and pneumatic system experience

• Aerospace maintenance environment experience

• Experience working with maintenance procedures and documentation

The Setting

• Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

• RSAF Tornado support programme

• Specialist Aircraft Ground Equipment facility

• Established military aviation environment

• Experienced multinational workforce

• Long-term operational aircraft support

Ready for Your Next Assignment?

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.

Apply now or contact Morson Edge for a confidential discussion.

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