Chief Specialist / Senior Specialist – Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance – Structures Support

Chief Specialist / Senior Specialist – Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance – Structures Support Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Aviation Maintenance Programme VETWORK is supporting a major aviation maintenance programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is inviting expressions of interest from experienced aircraft structures professionals for multiple specialist positions. We are seeking candidates with strong experience in aircraft structural systems, heavy maintenance, structural repairs, damage assessment, engineering support and continued airworthiness. These roles will support a large-scale aviation maintenance environment, working closely with maintenance, engineering, quality, OEMs and regulatory stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and reliable fleet operations. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced structures specialists to join a major aviation programme in the region and contribute to the development of a high-performing aircraft engineering and maintenance function. Role Overview The Chief Specialist / Senior Specialist – Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance – Structures Support will provide technical leadership and specialist engineering support across aircraft structural systems. The role will involve supporting structural repairs, reviewing damage findings, providing technical guidance to maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with approved engineering data, and helping resolve complex structural issues affecting fleet reliability and continued airworthiness. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist technical support for aircraft structural systems across line and base maintenance environments. Support structural damage assessment, repair evaluation and troubleshooting of complex structural defects. Review and interpret approved technical data including SRM, AMM, CMM, Service Bulletins, Engineering Orders and repair instructions. Support structural repair embodiment, heavy maintenance inputs, modifications and retrofit programmes. Work closely with maintenance teams, quality, engineering, planning and technical records to ensure repair activity is compliant and properly documented. Support continued airworthiness by ensuring structural repairs, modifications and maintenance actions are carried out in line with regulatory and OEM requirements. Assist with technical investigations into structural findings, repetitive defects and fleet reliability issues. Provide guidance on damage limits, repair schemes, material requirements, tooling and task execution. Liaise with OEMs, engineering teams and regulatory stakeholders where required to resolve complex technical issues. Support maintenance programme development and optimisation relating to aircraft structural systems. Contribute to safety, quality and compliance standards across aircraft structural maintenance activity. Provide technical mentoring and support to less experienced maintenance personnel where required. Required Experience Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong experience in aircraft structures within an airline, MRO, base maintenance, line maintenance, technical services or engineering support environment. Suitable candidates will typically have experience in several of the following areas: Aircraft structural repair and modification. Heavy maintenance checks. Structural damage assessment. Sheet metal repair. Composite repair. NDT interface or inspection support. Major structural modifications and retrofit programmes. Fuel tank structural work. Corrosion assessment and repair. Repair scheme interpretation. Service Bulletin and Engineering Order embodiment. Structural documentation and task card compliance. Airbus and/or Boeing commercial aircraft structures. Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in high-standard aviation maintenance environments and who are confident interpreting technical data, supporting complex structural repairs and working across maintenance, quality and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, safety-focused, detail-oriented and comfortable acting as a specialist point of contact for aircraft structural issues. Experience with widebody aircraft, major MRO environments, Emirates Engineering, Lufthansa Technik, Sabena Technics, JORAMCO, SIAEC, HAECO, VD Gulf, ST Engineering or similar organisations would be highly relevant. Minimum Requirements Strong aircraft structures, sheet metal, composite, NDT or structural engineering support background. Experience working with approved aircraft maintenance and repair documentation. Knowledge of SRM, AMM, CMM, Service Bulletins and Engineering Orders. Strong understanding of maintenance compliance, safety and quality procedures. Experience in airline, MRO, base maintenance, heavy maintenance or technical services environments. Relevant aircraft maintenance, engineering or structures qualification. Good communication skills and ability to work with maintenance, engineering, quality and planning teams. Preferred Experience Airbus and Boeing structures experience. A330, A380, B777, B787, A320 or similar fleet exposure. Heavy maintenance and major modification experience. NDT Level II or structural inspection experience. Experience supporting damage assessments and repair approvals. Experience in continued airworthiness, technical services or engineering support. Experience mentoring or leading technicians within aircraft structural maintenance. Locations Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Package Competitive package based on role level, experience and candidate suitability.