Description
Leidos is seeking an experienced
AWACS Technical Advisor to support the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) E‑3 AWACS fleet as part of our Contractor Engineering and Technical Support (CETS) team. This role directly supports a U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mission‑critical international aviation operations. This is a one‑year assignment with an option to renew.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide expert engineering and technical support for RSAF aircraft general maintenance and technician‑level issues.
- Serve as the primary focal point for maintenance activities, ensuring timely resolution of technical queries and engineering responses.
- Coordinate closely with the Field Service Representative at the Main Operating Base (MOB) to address maintenance challenges.
- Facilitate seamless technical communication between the RSAF and contractor teams.
- Prepare detailed reports, briefings, and official correspondence as required.
- Support all Administrator Modification Control functions and collaborate as part of a unified team supporting RSAF objectives.
- Train and mentor RSAF personnel to strengthen local maintenance capability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent Aircraft Maintenance Technician skill level.
- 10–15 years of aircraft maintenance experience (Boeing 707 strongly preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience equivalent to RSAF AFSC 251 (7‑level).
- Demonstrated experience leading personnel through overhauls, modifications, improvements, and aircraft mishap investigations.
- Strong understanding of aviation theory, jet engine fundamentals, and aircraft systems.
- At least 3 years of logistics experience.
- Ability to review requirements and translate them into technical equipment specifications.
- Knowledge of administrative policies, communication procedures, publications, forms management, and organizational structures.
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance operations, production oversight, logistics data collection, safety, and security practices.
- Proficiency in aircraft maintenance and mobility operations procedures.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Why Join Leidos At Leidos, we are driven by mission, innovation, and a commitment to supporting global security through advanced engineering and technical expertise. Joining our team means contributing to meaningful international partnerships and supporting critical aerospace capabilities that make a real impact.
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Original Posting
April 23, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay And Benefits
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