Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) Technician

Aircraft Ground Equipment Technician Location: Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaProgramme: RSAF TornadoContract OpportunityOverview 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 operationsWork within an established military aviation environmentJoin a highly experienced multinational engineering teamVaried electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance workPlay a key role in keeping aircraft operations movingOpportunity to apply plant, industrial, or aviation maintenance experienceOverseas assignment within a professional defence environmentAdditional Benefits Successful candidates will receive support throughout the assignment, including:Accommodation supportFlightsVisa supportWeekly paymentAccess to onsite facilitiesFurther 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 activitiesDiagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical faultsMaintain specialist equipment supporting aircraft operationsEnsure equipment remains safe, compliant, and operationally availableCarry out preventative maintenance and inspectionsMaintain workshop tools and equipmentEnsure calibration requirements are followedOperational Support Support Tornado flying and maintenance operationsAssist squadron requirements where neededMaintain equipment readiness for operational demandsProvide standby support when requiredQuality & Safety Follow approved engineering procedures and safety standardsMaintain accurate maintenance recordsUse electronic maintenance systems correctlySupport FOD prevention and good housekeeping standardsMaintain compliance with quality requirementsTraining & Development Support and mentor engineering personnel where requiredProvide technical guidance across equipment maintenance activitiesShare engineering knowledge and best practiceEssential Requirements ONC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experienceStrong electrical maintenance knowledgeExperience fault finding on complex equipmentPLC maintenance experienceAbility to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentationStrong understanding of engineering safety proceduresDesirable Experience Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) experienceRAF, military, or defence engineering backgroundPlant maintenance experienceHydraulic and pneumatic system experienceAerospace maintenance environment experienceExperience working with maintenance procedures and documentationThe Setting Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaRSAF Tornado support programmeSpecialist Aircraft Ground Equipment facilityEstablished military aviation environmentExperienced multinational workforceLong-term operational aircraft supportReady 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.TPBN1_UKTJ