Thursday 8 August 2013

Aviation Maintenance Engineer



Division Aircraft Maintenance Div
Position Description Saudi Aramco is seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Engineer to work with the Aviation Department in the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Unit. The company operates a large fleet of aircraft and maintains airstrips and aviation facilities at a number of locations in Saudi Arabia in support of company operations. The fleet consists of four B737-700s, three Embraer 170L, two King Air B350CER, two Air Tractors AT-802, two Gulf Stream G550, two Hawkers 900XP, one Cessna Citation C550, six Augusta A109 and 14 AW139 Helicopters. 

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating and providing technical expertise for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications and repair of all Saudi Aramco aircraft. Due to safety and legal implications, such maintenance must be coordinated and accomplished to consistently high standards, not only by company policy, practice and stringent manufacturers’ technical specifications, but by detailed FAA standards, specifications and regulations. His decision can affect operational downtime and cost saving to the company. He will analyze, formulate and make recommendations concerning revision of maintenance procedures and practices to update technical methods, material and environmental requirements. Generate necessary statistical data to provide a baseline for problem analysis and reliability studies.
Minimum Requirements As the successful candidate you will hold at a minimum, a Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, and an A&P license is preferred. 

A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the manufacturing, testing, maintenance, or modification of airframe, engines, avionics, airframe systems, or related aircraft components.

Current knowledge of applicable FAA regulations and the ability to organize, plan, schedule, and follow through on technical programs and projects.

Good spoken and written English is required.
Duties & Responsibilities Analyze all technical literature, determine applicability and initiate all actions as required. 

Investigate maintenance problems, analyze manufacturer’s bulletins and service letters, and initiate department technical directives as necessary. 

Analyze aircraft logs, inspection reports and all other sources of technical data, and recommend methods and procedures to correct problem areas and improve department efficiencies.

Coordinate technical requirements and definitions with FAA agency officials, manufacturers, vendors and repair agencies.

Conduct seminars, prepare manuals and train and develop Saudi Aramco engineers. 

Represent Saudi Aramco in industry committees or specialized groups as appropriate.

Perform other miscellaneous duties related to your area of expertise as assigned by upper management.
About Us Saudi Aramco’s domestic operations span the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and include the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas, refining, petrochemicals and distribution – none of which would be possible without the support of the Operations Services business line. Operations Services encompasses such vital support activities as aviation, marine, transportation, power distribution, materials supply and information technology. Saudi Aramco operates one of the world’s largest corporate aviation fleets, composed of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft whose flight and maintenance crews are among the best in the business. The company’s marine operations include oil spill fighting vessels, harbor pilot craft, tugboats for terminal operations and a variety of service ships. The areas of transportation, power distribution and materials supply are critical components of Saudi Aramco’s large array of complex petroleum and petrochemical facilities that provide a reliable supply of energy to people in the Kingdom and around the globe. The company’s IT infrastructure, including its communications networks, provides the methods and the means for the people of Saudi Aramco, no matter where they are, to stay connected and sustain the Company’s legacy of success.
Req Number 70035010