Job Description

Typhoon Training Cell Supervisor Grade: 7 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. The purpose of this role is to train and examine PC and RSAF Typhoon technical staff in the ground handling, refuelling and flight servicing of the Typhoon aircraft system in order to ensure that continuing airworthiness and first line maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with BAE Systems Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and associated Quality Management System. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES The Job Holder is accountable for the following: Performing maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft. Ensuring that all personnel engaged in activities in their Area of Responsibility follow the correct practices and observe safety precautions thereby complying with the requirements and limitations detailed in the Salam Support Safety Case Report. Ensuring that no one is exposed to any unnecessary or uncontrolled risk in their Area of Responsibility, as far as is reasonably practicable. Performing maintenance activities in accordance with (iaw) a continuing airworthiness and maintenance governance framework Perform good husbandry practices. Perform FOD control measures as directed by management. Comply with Safety Management Systems and Maintenance Error Management Systems. Performing aircraft handling and flight line activities when required. Training of Squadron (AGF) engineering personnel in the ground handling, fuelling and flight servicing of Typhoon aircraft. Training of Squadron (AGF) aircrew to carry out flight servicing specifically the Aircrew Landaway Flight Servicing Schedule (ALFSS). Providing extra training for personnel who fail to meet required standards. Completing any other reasonable duties or requests made by appropriate line managers RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION Must have extensive experience working as a tradesmen conducting Line Maintenance on fast-jet aircraft on an operational military flying unit in a NATO air force. Requires an understanding of RSAF and RAF engineering operating procedures. A background in the aircraft maintenance training environment. RECRUITMENT The job holder should have the following background: Currently working in an aircraft maintenance organisation conducting or supporting Line (Forward) Maintenance of military fast-jets (Typhoon preferred). Demonstrable experience working as a certifying technician conducting Line (Forward) Maintenance on a busy, military operational flying unit. Fully conversant with European Aviation Safety Agency aircraft maintenance regulations or military equivalents such as UK MoD Defence Standard 05-130. Experience conducting Line Maintenance of aircraft in a Gulf Coast Country. Significant experience in a training environment, with comprehensive experience of operation in the aerospace environment. 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.