Wheel/Tyre Technician

(Saudi National Only)

Grade\: 8

Location\: DHAHRAN

Working hours\: full time

Advert closing\: 16 Aug 2026

Responsibilities

· Disassembly of aircraft wheels and thorough cleaning of all components

· Reassembly of aircraft wheels, including hub assembly, wheel inflation and pressure testing

· Prepares and accurately completes maintenance documentation and reports.

· Maintains equipment specific to job role.

· Maintains a sufficient quantity of serviceable aircraft wheels at immediate notice to support the flying programme and scheduled maintenance aircraft.

· Responsible for reporting and encouraging expedient Error Management Reporting, addressing or highlighting any safety concerns and failings immediately.

· Assist within their area-of-responsibility with regards to audits and act when called upon to take responsibility for addressing / ratifying any audit findings.

· Responsible for their own\:

o Time and Attendance.

o Mandatory Training.

o Competencies and Authorisations.

o Saudi Council of Engineering membership.

o Leave usage in accordance with company policy.

· Identify and execute opportunities to improve and enhance the delivery of the TSS service and encourage a Continuous Improvement culture.

Job Requirements\:

· Essential\:

· A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA

OR

· Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA

· Relevant type training (Q Course) and specific training if required

· Saudi Council of Engineering (SCE) Registration

· Have at least 5 years post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR 3 years on same aircraft type OR successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme (SNTTP/ TSNTTP)

· Demonstrate knowledge / understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering

· Understanding and application of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis, appropriate to the role

· Desirable\:

· Broad Aerospace and Defence company / industry knowledge

· Understand and use Maintenance GoldESP system or similar platform

· Be fully conversant with the interpretation of technical diagrams and Documentation

· Desirable\: Experienced stores person, able to drive a fork lift truck, fully conversant with logistics and warehouse management systems, locations and safe handling methods.

· Use of special to type containers. Awareness of potential hazards caused by incorrect storage such as moisture ingress and cadmium corrosion.

· Required\: Basic IT literacy skills and some knowledge of asset tracking / MRP systems.

For Internal Employee

• All Candidates must inform their current Line Manager that they are applying for this job
• Employees who started in their current role within the last six months are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies of the same grade.
• Employees who started in their current role within the last two years are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies where the vacancy is at a higher grade.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to

develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).