Summary
Boeing Saudi Arabia Limited is hiring an Electrical Modification Mechanic to support its F-15SA Modifications team at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying aircraft electrical and avionics systems, verifying work through tests and inspections, and maintaining technical records. Applicants need at least three years of aircraft modification or maintenance experience, including electrical systems work, and at least one year interpreting technical orders and diagrams. The position is full-time and on-site; the employer will sponsor employment visas where required, but does not offer relocation assistance, and the candidate must be able to obtain a US security clearance.
The posting
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Modification Mechanic - Electrical - F-15SA Modifications - Saudi Arabia
Company:
Boeing Saudi Arabia Limited
Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking Electrical Modification Mechanics to support our F-15SA Modifications team. The Modification Mechanic - Electrical - F‑15SA Modifications will execute electrical and avionics modification tasks at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, applying required technical competence to deliver safe, compliant, and timely modification outcomes.
This is a full time local hire position, based 100% on-site at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Dharan Saudi Arabia.
This role reports to the Operations Manager – F-15SA Modifications.
(The selected candidate will be onboarded in alignment with program start and execution timelines; flexibility in start date and working hours may be required to meet operational demands).
Position Responsibilities:
- Modification Execution & Production Support: Perform modification tasks on F-15SA electrical systems in support of the statement of work, using aircraft technical orders, engineering instructions, blueprints, and other authorized publications
- Electrical Systems & Avionics: Install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical and avionics systems, wiring harnesses, circuit protection, sensors, and interfaces; use appropriate test equipment and procedures to validate work carried out and system functionality
- Technical Interpretation & Problem Solving: Interpret technical documentation (drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical orders) to diagnose and resolve moderate to complex system faults and restore equipment condition and operation
- Work Sequencing & Coordination: Coordinate with the maintenance controllers, coordinators, and management to sequence and prioritize work; ensure tooling, materials, and test equipment are available for scheduled and emergent tasks
- Airworthiness & Test Verification: Perform operational tests, ground checks, and component inspections to verify airworthiness and conformity to modification and safety standards
- Safety, Quality & Compliance: Adhere to Boeing standards, applicable regulatory requirements, QA, and Safety Management System (SMS) processes; participate in audits and contribute to corrective actions where required
- Documentation & Records: Complete accurate technical records, modification logs, test reports, and discrepancy documentation in line with program, customer, and regulatory requirements
- Continuous Improvement & Training: Contribute to LEAN/BPS/CI initiatives to improve throughput and quality and participate in / support training initiatives
- Flexibility & Shift Work: Support a flexible environment with overtime as required to meet program timelines and execution demands
This position requires the ability to obtain the US Security Clearance from the US Government.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Minimum 3 years of aircraft modification or maintenance experience with demonstrated competence on electrical systems, troubleshooting and repair
- Minimum 1 year experience reading and interpreting technical orders, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance publications
- Hands-on experience using aircraft test equipment and standard aircraft tooling
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to work in a multi-discipline environment supporting modification programs
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Formal qualification in an aircraft engineering/technical discipline equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience or experience on fighter aircraft platforms (F-15 highly desirable) or other military fixed-wing platforms
- Prior experience supporting aircraft modification programs, MRO, or production environments
- Familiarity with maintenance recording systems and tool control systems
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Employer will sponsor applicants for employment visa status where required.
This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Dharan, Saudi Arabia. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Saudi Arabia law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Saudi Arabia labor and immigration formalities.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance pre-start. See job description for details.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (Saudi Arabia)