Job Description

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