Mechanical Technician (Typhoon) – Grade 8
Location: Saudi Arabia
Rate: 280.64 per day
Morson Edge is currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Technician to support Typhoon aircraft operations within a fast-paced operational flying environment overseas.
This role is focused on delivering high-quality scheduled mechanical maintenance, ensuring all work is completed in line with strict technical, regulatory, and airworthiness standards. It’s an excellent opportunity to work on a world-class fast jet platform within a highly professional defence aviation setting.
Role Overview
As an Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of aircraft maintenance activities on the Typhoon platform, supporting aircraft availability and operational readiness. You will work as part of a skilled team, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures and technical publications.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out scheduled mechanical maintenance in line with approved maintenance programmes
• Conduct inspections on aircraft and associated systems
• Perform installation, repair, servicing, overhaul, modification embodiment, and testing of aircraft components and systems
• Diagnose faults and support aircraft system recovery activities
• Ensure the quality and completeness of all work carried out on aircraft or components
• Work in accordance with SMU Quality Systems and applicable technical orders
• Accurately complete all aircraft documentation, maintenance records, and SMU forms
• Maintain valid personal authorisations for all tasks undertaken
• Identify and report any training or competency gaps to supervisors
• Comply with all quality systems, procedures, and technical publications
• Complete all mandated training and maintain certification validity
• Undertake additional duties as required to support operational delivery
Skills & Experience
• Completion of National Secondary Education
• Qualified to Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of:
o 3 years’ post-qualification experience within an operational aircraft maintenance environment, or
o Completion of a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship programme
• Demonstrated completion of relevant tasks/projects within a Technician Logbook
• Good level of English language proficiency
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level
• Ability to work within a regulated and safety-critical environment
• Must meet all applicable regulatory and export control requirements
Additional Information
• Aircraft Platform: Typhoon
• Environment: Operational flying / defence aviation
• Grade: 8
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career working on a globally recognised fast jet platform, gaining valuable experience within a highly skilled and supportive team.
If you are interested, please send a CV to tess.garforthmorson.com or apply directly!