Expat Aircraft Technician in Brazil

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Summary: This role offers an opportunity to contribute to safety for people and communities by maintaining and modifying Gripen E/F aircraft as an expatriate in Brazil, collaborating in a small, dynamic team. Highlights: 1. Contribute to safety for people and communities 2. Opportunity to work broadly in a small, collaborative organization 3. Experience an adventure providing lifelong memories *Do you want to make a real impact and create meaningful change? Here, you contribute to creating security for people and societies. Your work matters.* Do you have experience in development, production, flight testing, or maintenance involving the Gripen? Does the prospect of working and living in Brazil sound exciting to you? Then you could be who we are looking for! The Brazilian Air Force has commenced its operational use of the Gripen E/F at the Anápolis Air Base, where Saab’s Gripen Support Group Anápolis (GSGA) is also fully active. We are seeking individuals eager to help drive and further develop this operation over the coming years. Your role You will work as an expatriate on-site in Anápolis, Brazil. You will join a team comprising a site manager, aircraft technicians, planners, logistics personnel, and others, to perform maintenance and modifications on the Brazilian Air Force’s Gripen E/F fleet. Here, you will have the opportunity to work broadly within a small organization where collaboration and mutual support are essential to supporting the Brazilian Air Force’s Gripen E/F operations. Your base of operations will be Anápolis, but activities may occasionally take place in other parts of the country—so you’ll embark on an adventure that creates lifelong memories! Expatriate assignments typically last two years, though both shorter and longer durations may be considered. Preparations for the assignment begin as soon as recruitment is finalized. The formal employment and assignment in Brazil are scheduled to commence sometime during mid-2026. This period will be preceded by competence development, social preparation, and on-site visits to the country and to GSGA. You will be part of a team consisting of colleagues from Saab and our partners in Brazil. We are currently recruiting several aircraft technicians for maintenance and modification work on aircraft. Your profile Having a qualification for Gripen C/D or E is advantageous. Previous experience with various types of international campaigns and overseas assignments is also advantageous. As a person, you are solution-oriented, responsible, driven, accustomed to taking initiative independently, and equally experienced in teamwork. As an expatriate, we especially value flexibility, strong collaboration skills, excellent communication skills, tolerance for ambiguity and differences, and curiosity about people and new environments. You must be fluent in English, both spoken and written. Recruitment is ongoing, so please submit your application as soon as possible. However, please note that due to the Christmas holiday period, we will begin the selection process in early January 2026. We look forward to receiving your application! This position requires that you undergo and pass security clearance according to applicable regulations in force at the time. For positions where Saab requires security classification, citizenship requirements may apply, as appropriate. Contact persons Örjan Lindström Site Manager and Technical Manager at BAAN orjan.lindstrom@saagroup.om Daniel Frejd daniel.frejd@saabgroup.com Jonas Sjöberg jonas.sjoberg@saabgroup.com What you will become part of Discover infinite possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations, and upgrade your capabilities. This is a place for clever thinkers, bold pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary—each bringing their unique perspective. Every contribution counts. Saab is a leading defense and security company with a mission to help nations protect their populations and contribute to security for people and societies. With 26,100 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world. Saab develops, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aerospace, weapons, command and control systems, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab’s headquarters are in Sweden, but it operates globally, contributing to the defense capabilities of many nations. Learn more about us here