Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Technician

Job Post Start Date: 07/10/2026 Job Post End Date: 14/10/2026 About the Company Established in 1988 as part of Saudi Arabia's strategy to develop self-sufficiency in civil and military aircraft maintenance, overhaul, and modifications through technology transfer and the development of Saudi nationals. Vision To lead the future of aviation, space, and defense – setting global standards while powering the ambition of Vision 2030. Mission To deliver high-quality aviation products and services that ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and long-term profitability. Roles & Responsibilities • Work under the assigned management structure and report to the Site Superintendent. • Install, remove, inspect, maintain, repair, and adjust Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE), including flight helmets, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet-mounted devices, aircrew night vision equipment, harnesses, emergency landing and ditching equipment, ocular systems, and other related life support equipment. • Ensure the availability of adequate workspace, supplies, tools, test equipment, and resources required for the effective operation of ALSE activities. • Use appropriate test equipment to conduct functional, reliability, and serviceability testing of ALSE. • Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, accountability, and issuance records for ALSE assigned to aircrew or installed/prepositioned on aircraft. • Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on life rafts, life preservers, emergency equipment, and other aviation life support systems. • Perform fitting, adjustment, inspection, and maintenance of specialized ALSE in accordance with applicable technical standards and procedures. • Develop, implement, and supervise procedures for inspecting and maintaining ALSE, including personnel parachutes, torso harness assemblies, survival kits, survival vests, flight helmets, oxygen masks, and related equipment. • Coordinate ALSE activities with maintenance, supply, operations, and other relevant departments to ensure effective utilization of personnel, equipment, and resources. • Supervise ALSE personnel, assign work activities, and monitor tasks such as inspection, servicing, maintenance, and preparation of life support equipment. • Provide pre-flight briefings and guidance regarding required life support equipment based on mission requirements. • Ensure compliance with applicable ALSE policies, regulations, technical publications, safety requirements, and operational directives. • Establish work priorities and maintain accurate records regarding the status, serviceability, inspection, and maintenance of life support equipment. • Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and recommend improvements to ALSE maintenance practices, procedures, and training. • Conduct structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) as an ALSE Trainer, providing practical instruction on equipment operation, inspection, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. • Monitor trainee performance and progress to support qualification and competency development. The recommended maximum trainer-to-trainee ratio is 1:3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience • Minimum Diploma in ALSE Maintenance, Mechanical, Electronics, Electromechanical, or a recognized aviation technical training program specializing in Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE), with a minimum duration of two (2) years, or an equivalent qualification. • Minimum of five (5) years of proven experience as an ALSE Technician within military or civilian aviation environments. • Previous experience in providing technical training, mentoring, or On-the-Job Training (OJT) in the ALSE specialty is preferred. • A documented ALSE OJT logbook or training record is preferred. • Must hold a recognized ALSE technical course certificate and a Train-the-Trainer or equivalent instructor qualification. • For non-native English speakers, a minimum English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.0 is preferred. English language competency may also be assessed during the interview process. • Good working knowledge of office automation tools and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Show more Show less

Roles & Responsibilities include: Install, remove, inspect, maintain, repair, and adjust Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) including flight helmets, flotation devices, survival kits, helmet-mounted devices, aircrew night vision equipment, harnesses, emergency landing and ditching equipment, ocular systems, and other related life support equipment; ensure workspace and tools are available for ALSE operations; perform functional, reliability, and serviceability testing using appropriate test equipment; maintain inspection, maintenance, accountability, and issuance records for ALSE; perform preventive maintenance on life rafts, life preservers, emergency equipment; fit, adjust, inspect, and maintain specialized ALSE per standards; develop and supervise inspection/maintenance procedures for ALSE including personnel parachutes, torso harness assemblies, survival kits, survival vests, flight helmets, and oxygen masks; coordinate ALSE activities with maintenance, supply, operations, and other departments; supervise ALSE personnel and monitor tasks; provide pre-flight briefings on required life support equipment; ensure compliance with ALSE policies, regulations, technical publications, safety requirements, and directives; establish work priorities and maintain records on status and serviceability; evaluate performance of personnel and recommend improvements; conduct structured On-the-Job Training as an ALSE Trainer, providing instruction on operation, inspection, maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting, and safety; monitor trainee progress with trainer-to-trainee ratio up to 1:3.