A&P Certified Aircraft Mechanic – Saudi Arabia

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking an FAA‑certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic to join its overseas team in Saudi Arabia. The position involves line‑maintenance and flight‑operations support for the BACN E‑11A (Global Express) platform, requiring extensive hands‑on work on aircraft systems.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all aircraft systems in accordance with FAA regulations and technical orders.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform disassembly, rework, replacement, and re‑assembly of components.
• Execute functional tests, calibration tasks, and connector repairs on repaired parts.
• Maintain accurate FAA‑required records, manuals, and inspection forms.
• Provide line‑maintenance and flight‑operations support for overseas deployments.

Required profile

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification.
• Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum 24 months of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel 100 % of the time and work onsite in Saudi Arabia.

Required skills

• Altimeter and transponder checks
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• RVSM certification
• APU run qualification
• Engine run qualification and engine repairs
• Functional testing of repaired components
• Wire‑harness manufacture
• Composite material repairs
• Calibration and connector repair
• Removal and replacement of engines

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge aerospace systems for a global defense leader.
• Exposure to international deployment environments and advanced aircraft platforms.
• Collaborative culture that values curiosity, diversity, and innovation.