The posting
Location: Saudi Arabia
Job Summary:
The CH-47 Maintenance Advisor provides senior-level technical guidance, maintenance oversight, and advisory support to Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command (RSLFAC) personnel supporting CH-47 Chinook helicopter operations.
The position is responsible for advising, assisting, and inspecting aircraft maintenance performed by RSLFAC mechanic technicians while ensuring maintenance activities meet applicable military technical publications, maintenance standards, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) and Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) on CH-47 helicopter systems and components.
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to RSLFAC CH-47 maintenance personnel.
- Assist with and inspect aeronautical maintenance performed by RSLFAC mechanic technicians.
- Provide technical guidance on aircraft troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and component replacement.
- Perform and advise on maintenance involving engines, sheet metal, structural components, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, power trains, and general mechanical systems.
- Conduct aircraft component removal, installation, inspection, and replacement.
- Advise on aircraft structural modifications and sheet metal repairs.
- Determine the functionality of non-complex aircraft electrical systems.
- Utilize specialized aviation maintenance tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, shears, and cable tensiometers.
- Support advanced maintenance procedures, including aircraft rigging and turbine engine control adjustments.
- Maintain accurate aircraft logbook entries, maintenance records, and technical documentation.
- Utilize military technical publications and the U.S. Army Maintenance Management System.
- Identify and requisition required repair parts and components to support assigned missions.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable technical publications, maintenance procedures, and safety requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of a U.S. Army CH-47 Mission Design Series (MDS) aircraft maintenance course, or equivalent training from another U.S. military branch.
- Demonstrated experience performing CH-47 helicopter maintenance.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
- Experience with aircraft engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, and power train systems.
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance tools, test equipment, and specialized maintenance procedures.
- Working knowledge of aircraft logbooks, maintenance records, military technical publications, and the U.S. Army Maintenance Management System.
- Ability to provide senior-level technical guidance and inspect maintenance performed by other technicians.
Medical Examination: Candidates must successfully complete all mandatory medical examinations required to obtain employment.
Criminal Record: To qualify for a Saudi Work Visa, candidates must have a clean criminal record with no prior convictions, as specified by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Drug and Alcohol Testing: Candidates must pass a drug test to be considered for employment. Additionally, our program enforces a random drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be subject to periodic testing to maintain adherence to our workplace standards and safety regulations.
Compliance with Saudi Labor Law: All employment terms and conditions will be in accordance with Saudi Labor Law. Candidates must be prepared to adhere to these regulations throughout their employment.



