Field Service Technician (FST)

To Comply with the Saudi Nationalisation Scheme (Saudization or Niqat), our company must hire a certain percentage of nationals from Saudi Arabia

Job Title: Field Service Technician (Engine Technician)

Type: Full Time

Location: Al Taif – KSA

Rolls-Royce Saudi Arabia Limited (RRSAL) is providing a support service to the Royal Saudi Air Force for its fleet of Typhoon Aircraft Eurojet EJ200 engines. You will be part of a team delivering a propulsion system availability service and will be involved in all aspects of engine repair and servicing at both O and I maintenance levels. The role will be based in the Typhoon Propulsion Support Facility (TPSF) located on King Fahad Air Base (KFAB), Taif and will require travel and rotational deployments to support operations at other bases in country.

The TPSF function provides the engine availability service which is supported by both on wing and off wing engine inspection and repair capabilities which the technician's role will be central to. The various aspects of the role include, (i) Propulsion Repair, (ii) Engine Health Monitoring (iii) Logistics, (iv) Engine AGE maintenance and calibration and (v) Support to O level. 

We're the second largest global provider of defence aero-engine products and services globally with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including: transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

We’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform on aircraft and in-workshop Aero-engine Inspection, Maintenance and Repair activities in accordance with the published appropriate technical documentation
• Carry out technical inspections to provide data as an input to Technical Queries and In-Service Concession requests
• Based on use of Maintenance Instructions, provide feedback on any opportunities for improvement
• Support FSR's in carrying out Aero-engine troubleshooting and Fault Isolation techniques
• Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with the applicable Maintenance Policies, RRMS, Regulatory Authority advice and HS&E policies
• Ensure that the Supervisory structure is kept informed and briefed on the progress of all Maintenance tasks,  escalate issues requiring additional support or clarification
• Support improvement initiatives and activities
• Share knowledge with peers and provide on-the-job training to new recruits and personnel undergoing training

In order to provide the required customer service which will be expected to run 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, there is requirement to work flexibly and participate in call out or night shift duties as part of a rotating shift pattern or when required.

Qualifications:

• Technical Diploma in a related Engineering discipline
• Formal education may be compensated by evidence of technical competence gained through experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Aero Gas Turbine Engines, Systems, Function, Support and Maintenance
• Knowledge of Aviation Maintenance Regulatory requirements
• Good Communication skills, both verbal and written in English language
• IT skills and systems knowledge
• Understanding of Customer Support principles
• Positive work ethic, able to work under pressure as part of a team

We are an equal opportunities employer.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Application closing date 19.11.24