Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 311514: Jet Aircraft Mechanic

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 311514 | Major Group: Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Follow-up aircrafts’ devices and equipment installation; follow-up devices and equipment operation procedures; identify replacement parts, and conform specifications thereof; inspect and diagnose of breakdowns, and repair the same.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`311514`
Official Title (EN)	Jet Aircraft Mechanic
Official Title (AR)	Jet Aircraft Mechanic
Major Group	Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)
Sub-Major Group	Science and engineering associate professionals
Minor Group	Physical and engineering science technicians
Unit Group	Mechanical engineering technicians
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

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`311105`	Geological Technician	Geological Technician	View Occupation 311105 →
`311106`	Physics Technician	Physics Technician	View Occupation 311106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Diploma
Field of Study / Discipline: Motor vehicles, ships and aircraf
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 311514. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 311514?

SSCO 311514 designates Jet Aircraft Mechanic (Jet Aircraft Mechanic) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 311514 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.