Job Description

Life Support Technician Grade: 8 Location: Riyadh, 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 primarily responsible to the Para / Fab Maintenance Supervisor. The main objective is to support the flying programme at KFAA by ensuring the efficient accomplishment of OAT Training aircraft maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all Para / Fabrication responsibilities, and that work is carried out in a managed and controlled manner and in accordance with all applicable technical data. Performs inspection, repair and fabrication of fabfir and rubber equipment such as protective clothing, upholstery, aircraft thermal radiation barriers, protective covers and floatation equipment: supervises assembly, inspection, reapair and packing of deceleration, cargo and aerial delivery and personal parachutes and survival kits. Achievement of this primary goal is realised through the effective direction & motivation of the technician from the Para / Fab Maintenance Supervisor and through good, effective liason with other departments. Provides On the Job Training (OJT) function and task certification JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES To carry out maintenance on all OAT Parachute, Harness assemblies at KFAA Riyadh. Responsible for the management and control of section maintenance tasks and assigned manpower, to ensure the efficient completion of scheduled, non-scheduled, aircraft maintenance and section support tasks. Responsible for supporting Flying Operations, ensuring the shift organization can meet task requirements and for maintaining close liaison with maintenance Operations Control, Quality Department and Intermediate Maintenance to prioritise and progress aircraft work. To provide technical specialty support in the evaluation, interpretation, determinations of requisite corrective actions, performance and operational status of specialty specific aircraft systems and components. To provide informal and formal On the Job Training (OJT) for all personnel to enable either RSAF or civilian Saudisation of Intermediate Maintenance operations. Able to acquire user expertise and become conversant with the RSAF aircraft data management and tracking computer system -MIRO Gold. Able to understand and comply with the RSAF Safety and Foreign Object Programme. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION Graduate of a military service, or recognised civilian organisation, aircraft technical training institute. Must have extensive proven post-graduation Para / Fab or AEA Maintenance experience and have graduated from the Royal Saudi Air Force recognised technical training provided by BAE Systems or other recognised civilian or military organisation. Have completed appropriate Aircraft Systems specific Training course and completed suitable OJT qualification. Hold certification privileges for Maintenance Red X release. Civilian aircraft engineering support organisations that maintain civilian and/or military fast jet aircraft. Desirable RSAF recognised Technical Training Schemes. 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. 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.