Pneudraulics Technician

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.