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Location: Saudi Arabia
Job type: Permanent
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Contact: Kayleigh Hodgkiss
Sector: Aircraft
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JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for the training and mentoring activities in respect to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) employees and is responsible for installing inspecting, repairing and modification of the aircrew egress systems and related support equipment, as well as supervising the aircrew egress systems maintenance activities.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Advising on Technical Problems of Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Egress Systems:

• Solving installation and maintenance problems by studying schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and appropriate technical publications.
• Interpreting installation, maintenance and safety policies related to egress systems.
• Diagnosing malfunctions and maintainability when it comes to difficulties, as well as recommending corrective action for required reports, proposing modifications or other appropriate means.
• Devising maintenance procedures pertaining to aircrew egress systems and related support equipment.

2. Installing, Removing, Repairing and Modifying Egress Systems:

• Performing installation, repair or removal of critical components such as initiators, simulators, pre-egress and egress controls and linkage, down locks, up-locks, inertia reel, seat positioning and actuator mechanisms, catapults and thrusters.
• Conducting detailed tests of replacement, repaired or installed components and performing functional tests of applicable egress sub-systems using bench mock-ups, test kits, inertia reel testers and other related test equipment.
• Performing corrosion control.

3. Inspecting Aircrew Egress Systems:

• Performing routine and special inspections for security serviceability and currency of associated safety equipment, containers and release mechanisms.
• Inspecting seat actuators, initiators, positioners, thrusters, catapults and rails.
• Ensuring availability of required maintenance equipment, tools and spare parts.
• Assigning maintenance functions to subordinates and establishes priorities for work accomplishment.
• Evaluating performance of egress systems personnel in terms of compliance with operational policies, preventative maintenance directives and technical orders.
• Orienting newly assigned personnel and assigning individuals to unit positions.
• Planning and conducting on-the-job training.
• Reviewing training status to determine level of qualification achieved by individual and units.

Essential

• Knowledge of egress, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical principles as applied to the aircraft.
• Experience in maintaining egress systems is mandatory with completion of an Egress Systems Maintenance course.
• Applying maintenance directives, maintenance data reporting, using blueprints, diagrams, schematics and technical publication and well as implementing the proper handling, use and disposal of hazardous wastes and material.
• Completion of a basic and advanced aircraft maintenance course is essential.
• Security clearance as specified by the current RSAF directive is mandatory.

Desirable

• Completion of a Martin Baker course.
• Educational courses in mathematics or mechanics and electronics are all desirable.
• A completed Tornado on Aircraft course would be desirable.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance supply procedures.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical principles as applied to aircrew egress systems; concepts and application of RSAFM 4-7166 series and supporting publications and use and interpretation of schematic drawings, wiring diagrams and technical publications is desirable.
• Understanding the concepts and application of RSAFM 4-7166 series and supporting publications.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation, with access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

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