Aircraft Pneudraulic Technician

About the role

The Aircraft Pneudraulic Technician will be responsible for inspecting, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling and modifying aircraft pneumatic and hydraulic systems and associated support equipment. The role also includes supervising maintenance activities, advising on technical problems and ensuring continuous improvement. The position is based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on a 12‑18 month fixed‑term contract.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, install, repair, overhaul and modify aircraft pneumatic and hydraulic systems and related ground equipment.
• Use technical publications, blueprints and diagrams to determine maintenance and repair procedures.
• Conduct testing on systems and sub‑assemblies for leakage, pressure, adjustment and overall serviceability.
• Perform corrosion control and repair of aircraft brake assemblies.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and support continuous‑improvement activities.

Required profile

• Completion of a Pneudraulic trade course (military or civilian).
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams and technical publications.
• Demonstrable experience in the maintenance of aircraft pneudraulic systems.
• Experience with Tornado aircraft systems is highly desirable, including Tornado Pneudraulic deep maintenance, brake module or STRAAT 5 operator courses.

Required skills

• Pneudraulic system maintenance
• Aircraft pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Blueprint and technical publication interpretation
• Leakage and pressure testing
• Corrosion control
• Brake assembly repair
• On‑the‑job training and continuous‑improvement support

What we offer

• £280.64 per day rate (48‑hour week, Sunday‑Thursday)
• Overtime at normal day rate
• Shared accommodation
• Flights to/from the UK
• 12‑18 month contract with possible extension
• Opportunity to work on Tornado aircraft systems