Job Description

TEST & SIMULATION ADVISOR Grade: GG12 Location: Riyadh 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. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Enhance RSAF engineering authority capability with regards to the development of test plans and procedures for aircraft and simulators. · Reviews, monitors and evaluates all aspects of aircraft and simulator performance, engineering, maintenance and support. · Provides a primary point of contact for all RSAF test and simulator programs.

. Provide Technical advice all aspects of aircraft and simulator performance, engineering, maintenance and support. . Develop aircraft system testing procedures, plans and documentation to verify performance to specification. . Review, modify, verify and validate test procedures and plans as necessary. . Contribute to all facets of test program design and planning. . Ensure testing is conducted in accordance with prepared procedures and plans. . Monitor test programs and evaluate/analyze se test data to identify problems and/or to verify performance. . Coordinate with specific systems engineers and prepare detailed reports on test programs undertaken. . Ensure test procedures, plans and test reports are accurate and are checked, filed and maintained in a satisfactory manner. . Participate in the acceptance testing of aircraft, simulator and support equipment. . Participate in accident investigations. . Develop and propose strategic plans for the future support of RSAF simulators and training aids to maximize In Kingdom Industrial Participation and technology transfer to KSA. . Manage simulator and training aids projects. . Evaluate and perform cost benefit analysis of improvement initiatives. . Manage policy and change and recommend improvement upgrade programs. . Perform analysis of engineering problems relating to civil and military training systems for all RSAF aircraft types by using creative and innovative thinking g the jobholder will devise and/or evaluate methods for the solution of problems. . Create Statement of Requirement (SoR), Statement of Work (SoW) and Engineering Plans for the procurement and modification of aircraft, training and support equipment. . Review vendor/supplier specification, Statements of Work, engineering and project plans for new or modified systems or equipment. . Prepare staff correspondence to organizations internal and external to the RSAF to resolve problems and implement RSAF policy. . Support RSAF officers at meetings and participate in design and program management reviews. . Progress authorizations of engineering modifications under RSAF Engineering Authority. Progress approval of engineering modifications through external design organizations and technical authorities.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

A thorough knowledge of international regulation and policy for military and civil aviation including International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Communications Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements as applicable to civil and military aircraft and the certification requirements for civil and military simulators . · A working knowledge of International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR). · A good all round awareness of all RSAF aircraft and simulator systems, including drawings, maintenance, logistics management, statistical, analytical and presentation techniques.

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.