Job Description

Technical Instructor - Armament Salary: Competitive Location: Dhahran, 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 aircraft and train RSAF 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. The Job Holder is responsible for delivering effective and efficient training analysis, design, development and delivery of training solutions covering aircraft Armament systems, including Bomb dump, workshop and flight line practices, to meet the customer's needs and requirements of TSI (Technical Studies Institution). JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES The Job Holder will be expected to: Direct and lead specialist training functions and conduct specialist training in support of TSI. Ensure the general welfare of students in assigned areas during training activities and monitor their performance so that each individual achieves maximum progress towards the training objectives. Carry out analysis, design, production, development and delivery of new and existing training courses, ensuring they are aligned to meet the customer's needs in terms of time, cost and specification. Research, write and validate advanced training notes Deliver/Supervise practical based OJT / training consolidation. Provide specialist training inputs as a subject matter expert to the bidding process in response to customer enquiries and training proposals. Specify, design and develop appropriate and effective training aids - including computer aided instruction and advanced desktop training systems - to ensure course delivery within TSI, the customers' training facilities, or in line with contractual deliverables. Produce training support materials - including curriculum, training objectives, syllabuses, course plans, and assessment and evaluation methods - to satisfy customers' training requirements. Maintain and review the required levels of technical expertise to ensure compatibility with technical advances and in line with current and developing needs. Conduct cadet assessment and evaluation exercises and implement remedial action as required. Plan, control and deliver assigned courses, and contribute support to cross-discipline courses/investigations, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan. To counsel students with regard to their academic performance or behaviour as required. To maintain classroom procedures as published in the TSI. Such procedures will include the maintenance of discipline. To keep abreast of developments in his subject and be willing to attend staff development courses as required by the RSAF or Company. Detailed understanding of the design and operation of complex and integrated systems, enabling theoretical and practical applications to be utilised in both training and operational environments (e.g. sufficient to teach detailed maintenance procedure, fault diagnosis and defect rectification). Operation of complex training aids and simulators. Supervisory ability within an operational training environment. Sound business awareness. Good interpersonal skills to be able to teach specialist skills and knowledge across a range of cultures, status, intellect and technical ability. Well motivated, adaptable and flexible to enable the job holder to operate in a highly complex technical environment, where the integration of a wide range of skills is necessary to ensure the prime objectives are met, with the minimum of supervision. Understands what is required to meet internal and external customer requirements. Strong analytical skills; good knowledge of relevant analytical techniques. Able to apply relevant internal and external processes and procedures for self and others. Detailed knowledge in the operation and use of IT systems to support relevant systems (computer-aided instruction, desktop publishing, databases, training development software). Well developed planning and organising skills to meet the precise timings required by training programmes and programme plans. Use the TMIS / LMS system to maintain accurate, up to date, comprehensive, orderly and easily accessible training records. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES Identify and work to achieve meaningful and practical objectives in the course of duties that reflect and satisfy the overall needs of the section and wider business. Understand and strive to exceed the expectations of internal/external Customers and stakeholders. Understand how the business performs, its operating procedures and deliverables, in order to achieve objectives associated with the role. Two-way communication through sharing of information as appropriate and listening to other parties views and expectations. Support, co-operate with, and work with others in order to achieve common goals and objectives. Adopt a flexible and creative approach to problem solving, applying this to achieve practical solutions in the course of duties. Adopt a pro-active and flexible approach to duties of the role and the needs of the wider business. Undertake all mandatory and developmental training as deemed appropriate by the business. Subscribe to and actively participate in the PDR process. Strive to adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour and performance as expected by the business and defined in Company policy. Any other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate by the business. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION The Job Holder is to: Have a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Military Aircraft Weapons Maintenance) or equivalent in an Aircraft Armament qualification. Be a Graduate of an of an advanced Military Trade School or an EASA Part 147 Training establishment and have extensive practical experience across the range of Armament systems. Have a recognised formal Instructor qualification. Have recent, proven teaching/ instructional experience. Have familiarity with a Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering (DCAE). The Cosford Syllabus is desirable. Have the ability to deliver course material in clear and appropriately graded English (essential).

Speciality Instructors whose native language is not English shall have a standard of English language as appropriate to their role. English language standards are maintained in the staff through training and regular testing, where appropriate. This will either be: A valid IELTS certificate (gained in the last two years showing an average band score of 5.0 with no pillar less than 4.0 gained in the last two years. A CEFR level of B2. If demonstrated through the British Council APTIS, it shall be valid for one year only. 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 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 approvals.