Job Description

Fuel Systems Maintenance Technician (Tornado)

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Contract Type: 12–18 month contract (6-month rolling)

Start Date: ASAP (deployment may take up to 5 months)

Hours: Full-time (Sunday–Thursday, 48 hours per week)

Rate & Benefits

£280 per day (LTD)

Overtime may be available at standard day rate

Rate includes shared accommodation

Includes flights to/from the UK (job/visa related travel)

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for experienced Fuel Systems Maintenance Technicians / Fuel Tank Technicians to support aircraft maintenance operations in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

This role plays a key part in ensuring aircraft operational readiness, carrying out both on-aircraft and component-level fuel system maintenance within a regulated, safety-critical aviation environment. You will work closely with multiple engineering and support functions to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out fuel system maintenance tasks in accordance with approved Technical Orders

Perform on-aircraft maintenance, including installation, repair, modification, and testing of fuel systems

Undertake component maintenance, including inspection, repair, troubleshooting, and functional testing

Ensure compliance with all procedures outlined in the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)

Maintain strict tool control and FOD prevention standards

Manage spare parts requirements using the Gold ESP logistics system

Execute Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and special inspections as directed

Support and provide guidance to training programmes and assigned trainees

Interface with engineering and support departments to resolve technical issues

Maintain accurate completion of all maintenance documentation and records

Essential Skills & Experience

Completion of a recognised aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or ONC with relevant military training

Minimum 5 years’ experience in an operational aircraft environment (or 3 years on type)

Experience in fuel systems or aircraft systems maintenance

Strong understanding of aviation technical publications and maintenance procedures

Familiarity with RSAF or equivalent military technical documentation

Strong communication skills with ability to discuss technical issues clearly

Ability to work effectively within a diverse, multi-national engineering team

High standards of housekeeping, safety, and FOD control

Valid driving licence required

HF (Human Factors) and WOME (Working On Military Equipment) trained

Product Safety, SHE & Compliance

Adhere to all Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) policies and procedures

Report all incidents, hazards, and near misses in line with company requirements

Support risk mitigation activities, including audits and compliance checks

Maintain high standards of airworthiness, safety, and operational compliance

Working Environment

Overseas deployment based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Structured, safety-critical military aviation environment

Sunday–Thursday working pattern (48 hours per week)

Opportunity to work on complex aircraft fuel systems within a high-performance operational setting

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aviation technician to contribute to front-line aircraft readiness, working in a challenging overseas environment with strong technical and professional development exposure