Pneudraulics Technician

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Description Aircraft Pneudraulic Technician

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

RSAF Tornado Programme

Contract Opportunity

3-month rolling contract

£280 per Day Ltd

Rate includes shared accommodation

Includes flights to/from the UK (job/visa related travel)

Start Date: ASAP (deployment may take up to 5 months)

Hours: Full-time (Sunday–Thursday, 48 hours per week)

Work on One of the World's Largest Operational Tornado Fleets

Morson Edge is currently recruiting experienced Aircraft Pneudraulic Technicians to support a major RSAF Tornado maintenance programme in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

This is an excellent opportunity for aircraft pneudraulic specialists to join a highly experienced maintenance organisation supporting operational military aircraft within a professional and highly regulated aviation environment.

Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, modification, and testing of aircraft pneumatic and hydraulic systems, helping to maintain aircraft availability and operational readiness across a major military aviation programme.

Whether your background is fast jet, military aviation, transport aircraft, rotary wing, or complex aircraft maintenance, this role offers the opportunity to apply your specialist skills within a large-scale operational aviation environment.

Previous Tornado experience is highly desirable but not essential. Engineers with relevant aircraft pneudraulic or hydraulic systems experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Work on operational military aircraft

Support one of the world's largest remaining Tornado operators

Apply specialist hydraulic and pneumatic systems expertise

Opportunity to work overseas within a professional aviation environment

Join an experienced team supporting a major military aviation programme

Long-term opportunity with ongoing programme requirements

Additional Benefits

Alongside the opportunity to support a major military aviation programme, successful candidates will benefit from provided accommodation, deployment flights, visa sponsorship support, weekly payments, and access to onsite facilities.

There is also the opportunity to increase earnings through overtime where available.

Further details regarding deployment schedules, accommodation arrangements, travel, leave rotations, and assignment logistics will be provided during the recruitment process.

The Role

Reporting to the Pneudraulic Supervisor, you will carry out maintenance activities on aircraft pneumatic and hydraulic systems and associated support equipment, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with approved technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements.

You will support aircraft availability through inspection, fault diagnosis, repair, overhaul, modification, testing, and servicing activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship.

The role requires a sound understanding of aircraft pneudraulic systems and the ability to operate effectively within a structured military aviation environment supporting operational aircraft readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Aircraft Pneudraulic Maintenance

Inspect, install, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify aircraft pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Maintain and repair associated ground support equipment

Diagnose system faults and carry out rectification activities

Conduct testing of systems and sub-assemblies for leakage, pressure, adjustment, and serviceability

Perform maintenance activities in accordance with approved technical publications and procedures

Support aircraft serviceability and operational readiness

Ensure all work is completed to required quality and airworthiness standards

Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records

Support aircraft generation and maintenance recovery activities

Training & Development

Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance where required

Support the development of trainee technicians

Assist with engineering problem-solving and continuous improvement activities

Maintain valid and current authorisations relevant to assigned tasks

Quality & Safety

Maintain compliance with technical publications and approved maintenance procedures

Support FOD prevention and housekeeping standards

Adhere to all Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) and Product Safety requirements

Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time

Promote safe working practices within the maintenance environment

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Completion of a recognised Aircraft Pneudraulic Trade Course (military or civilian)

Demonstrable experience maintaining aircraft pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical publications

Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures and engineering documentation

Experience working within military or commercial aviation maintenance environments

Current driving licence

Desirable Experience

Tornado aircraft experience

Tornado Pneudraulic Deep Maintenance experience

Tornado Brake Module training

STRAAT 5 Operator's Course

Fast Jet maintenance experience

Military aviation experience

Experience working within regulated maintenance organisations

Essential Skills

Strong aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge

Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting capability

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical publications

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively within a multinational workforce

High standards of workmanship and attention to detail

Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and quality

Why This Programme?

Supporting operational military aircraft overseas is becoming increasingly rare.

Whether you're an experienced Tornado specialist or an aircraft maintenance professional looking to apply your hydraulic and pneumatic systems expertise within a major military aviation programme, this opportunity offers exposure to a highly experienced engineering organisation supporting a critical operational fleet.

Ready for Your Next Assignment?

If you have aircraft pneudraulic, hydraulic systems, or aircraft maintenance experience and are interested in supporting a major international military aviation programme, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Morson Edge for a confidential discussion