Job Description

AVIATION MEDICINE SPECIALIST

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join BAE Systems as an Aviation Medicine Specialist based in Dhahran.

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 aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

Skills and Experience

Registration with a recognised national medical accreditation body as a doctor. A higher degree in aviation medicine, registered either in home country and/or with the Saudi Health Council if required. Must be medically fit to the standard of A4G1 - passenger in high performance aircraft. Extensive full-time experience in the practice of aviation medicine, ideally military aviation medicine. Hypobaric chamber instructor experience desirable. Job Accountabilities · Assessment of fitness for flying duties of military aircrew and related occupations during recruitment and periodic assessments · Conducting Medical Boards of aircrew with medical problems and advising on limitations to aircrew duties. · Preparation and delivery of formal lectures as part of aircrew physiological training, including compilation and review of examination papers. · Hypobaric chamber training of aircrew and delivery of supervised hypoxia experience. · High-G training of aircrew in the human centrifuge. · Pressure breathing training. · Delivery of disorientation training in spatial disorientation trainer. · Night vision instruction and use of night vision enhancement devices. · Desensitisation treatment of airsickness. · Ejection seat training of aircrew. · Providing advice on the development of medical standards for aircrew and related occupations. · Occupational and environmental advice. Work Direction

Overall authority for tasking rests with the Director General of the Saudi Armed Forces Medical Services Directorate. The job-holder is expected to apply his professional judgement to medical assessments, based on his knowledge and experience, and to seek advice when required. Specific tasks are initiated and approved by the Senior Aviation Medicine Specialist and the Director of the RSAF Aeromedical Centre in response to training and recruitment requirements submitted by Operational Units. Performance is reviewed informally on a continuous basis. 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. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. 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 a 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.

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 and a full health care scheme

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 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 approval