Job Description

Asset Suppression Team Leader Salary: Competitive Grade: 5 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 is a new KSA team that is being established to support the tactical and strategic asset management including the identification of key assets that will enable us to improve performance (predominantly the aircraft availability KPM's) and sustain our future SSS Ph4 performance levels The Asset Suppression Team Leader based in Taif, will establish, develop, lead and manage the team to ensure that the management and control of an asset whilst in the operational environment is optimised, and where possible identify solutions, efficiencies and mitigations to reduce individual asset criticality and maintain/increase availability. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES To lead and effectively manage the newly formed Asset Suppression Team under the leadership of the Salam Support Chain Optimisation Manager, provide the necessary support to the RSAF fleet by ensuring that the asset management process is fully optimised to reduce criticality and increase/sustain availability. Identify and develop solutions and mitigations to reduce individual asset criticality and preserve availability where required and to tangibly improve asset and platform availability. Provide the necessary team management activities including resourcing, planning & tasking, prioritising of activities and general team leader duties e.g. Mandatory Training, PDRs etc. Ensure team adherence to local SHE plans reporting on hazardous occurrences including accident /incident collation and reporting. Build and maintain a constructive and trusting relationship with all stakeholders including the RSAF Customer, MODSAP, PC teams and the Typhoon core programme personnel providing and discharging the tactical and strategic integration activities, mitigation activities and stakeholder engagement. Provision of frequent reporting to support findings, status, achievements and performance indicators for the various levels of stakeholders. Provide support to all Taif Operational & Management Reviews. Where required support on-going Engineering and Life Cycle Management activities including the definition of engineering change and capability insertion and promotion of Learning from Experience (LfE) to future contract negotiations. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION This role will require clearly demonstrated, Project and Business Management capability, understanding of Aircraft maintenance and the ability to work closely with customers, suppliers and project teams. The individual will be required to demonstrate the ability to manage interfaces across multiple boundaries with the following prior experience: Experience of project managing continuous improvement activities in an Aerospace environment Understanding of Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Standards along with change management Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers Experience and knowledge of personnel development Experience and knowledge of the engineering life cycle Knowledge of supply chain and logistics The typical level of competencies that should be demonstrated are: Management and team building skills for effective people management including PC staff and interfacing organisations (RSAF and MODSAP) Networking and communication skills used at all levels within an organisation High level of interpersonal skills to co-ordinate a large number of diverse activities RECRUITMENT The ideal candidate must have a strong background in a fast jet performance-based support contract, with particular emphasis on Operational Support, with the following essential skills: Knowledge and experience of aircraft engineering, maintenance and support standards Knowledge and experience of working in a fast jet operations support environment Knowledge of the Typhoon aircraft, from both a support and a design perspective. Previous experience of working with the RSAF and/or the RAF. Knowledge and network base across both the BAESYSTEMS Saudi Arabia organisation and the wider UK support organisations. Experience of wide stakeholder management within both the MODSAP and RSAF organisations 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.