Job Description

Armament Trade/Consolidation Team Leader Grade: 6 Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE BAE Systems is the UK Government's nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships. This role is responsible for leading all Armament aircraft tradesmen at Forward Maintenance. Control and supervise personnel and resources pertinent to the Armament aircraft trade in order to ensure that continuing airworthiness and maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft are carried out in accordance with BAE Systems Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and associated Quality Management System in the Forward Maintenance environment. To certify, within the terms of the authorisations issued, that maintenance has been carried out in accordance with approved data, regulatory framework and the BAE Systems Maintenance Organisation Exposition. The job holder will supervise BAE Systems staff, Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) personnel as well as perform mentoring and consolidation (OJT) development of these tradesmen in the Forward Maintenance environment. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Managing their available manpower by co-ordinating with Maintenance Management and Production Lead to ensure aircraft generation and flying requirements are achieved this includes: Leave, shift allocation, support to flight line (launch and recovery), EOR duty and Hit Team duty. Managing their manpower to ensure adherence to the use of approved data. Providing coaching and mentoring for assigned BAE Systems SA and RSAF personnel including annual ePDRs. Monitor aircraft for repeat or recurring defects and previous maintenance actions already taken. Monitor negative trends in manpower or maintenance that could impact the safety of the operation. Provide assistance as the SME for their trade in troubleshooting/fault finding as necessary. Welfare and discipline of all assigned BAE Systems staff under your control in conjunction with other Management and Supervisory staff. Counterpart development of assigned RSAF personnel to achieve 2nd and 3rd Signature levels (Certifying Staff). Support and participate in the reporting of ALL Product Safety & Environmental "OCCURRENCES", promoting a "Just Culture". This provides for a working environment of trust where all employees, all of whom are professionals, each have a clear understanding of what standard of behaviour is considered acceptable or unacceptable. Promote and support the Salam Operations Quality Management System by understanding the requirements of AS9110. Promotion of customer focus throughout the organisation whilst recognising and highlighting opportunities for continuous improvement (CI). Responsible for achievable success against the Forward Maintenance Support Service contracted Operational Readiness (OR) and consolidation KPIs. Act as the trade specific point of contact with internal and external organisations for maintenance planning, modifications and issues. Ensuring that all personnel under their management are suitably trained and authorised for their primary duties and encouraging the personal and professional development of their workforce. Responsible for ensuring Oversight Checks and Health and Safety tours are carried out of all Forward Maintenance operating areas on a scheduled basis and are reported into the Senior Support Specialist. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION Essential Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR extensive experience on same aircraft type Have extensive proven experience in a relevant management role. Typhoon Q Course and equipment specific training if required. Must have experience working knowledge of EASA Part 145 Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel Qualified to HNC / HND (with military add on training applicable to trade) or national civilian / military equivalent and successful completion of a recognised national aircraft maintenance traineeship / apprenticeship National Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications as agreed by the Directorate. This includes, but is not limited to: o Royal Saudi Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications (Skill Level 7) o UK Royal Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications o Other Military Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications as agreed by the directorate o EASA (Part 66) Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications (Cat A,B, or C) or GACA equivalent. o BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Trained Aircraft Maintenance Personnel (SNTTP/ TSNTTP/FLMP). o Applicants holding other nationally awarded Aircraft Maintenance Qualifications should consult the Directorate · For non-native English speakers, English Language proficiency equivalent to (IELTS 4.5). Desirable Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge. Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition. RECRUITMENT Currently working in an aircraft maintenance organisation conducting or supporting Line (Forward) Maintenance of military fast-jets (Typhoon preferred). Proven track record supervising Armament aircraft maintenance supervisors and technicians and associated resources at 'shift manager' level, maintaining military fast jet aircraft (Typhoon preferred). Excellent man management and people development competencies. Management experience with proven ability to manage junior engineering personnel. High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a large number of diverse and complex activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct the decision making process at all levels. Experience of multi-tasking to manage a diverse range of engineering and management activities. Demonstrable experience working as a Armament certifying supervisor and technician conducting Line (Forward) Maintenance on a busy, military operational flying unit. Fully conversant with European Aviation Safety Agency aircraft maintenance regulations or military equivalents such as UK MoD Defence Standard 05-130. Experience working in a NATO air force maintaining Armament systems on military aircraft. Experience as a mentor, coach or instructor in an aircraft maintenance environment. Experience conducting Line Maintenance of aircraft in a Gulf Coast Country. EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities BAE Systems At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.