Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 8

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 (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 job holder works in a highly challenging yet equally rewarding environment, playing a key role in generating aircraft for the RSAF customer. The role is therefore extremely high profile and involves interfacing with other departments and organisations such as Supply Chain, Workshops, Quality, Product Safety, MODSAP etc. The job holder may also be required to provide support to the RSAF away from TMSC (TSS).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

•           Ensures work is carried out in accordance with the approved data and standards and procedures detailed within the MOE.

•           Ensures strict tool control is carried out in accordance with tool control procedures.

•        Responsible for the quality and completeness of the work he carries out, or signs for as having been carried out on an aircraft or aircraft component in accordance with the approved data.

•           Works with in the requirements of the TSS quality Management System, safety Management System and the RSAF Technical Orders.

•         Completes Maintenance paperwork forms, appropriate aircraft forms, records and maintenance documentation both hard and electronic copies.

•           Ensures maximum effort is made to safeguard the TSS programme timescales in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

•           Highlights to his immediate Line manager areas of inexperience or training requirements, for himself and others.

•           Provides On The Job and theory training for Trainees

•           Deputies, if required for the Aircraft Supervisor.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

•         A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA.

•        Has extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training or experience on same aircraft type OR successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme (SNTTP/ TSNTTP).

•          Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment specific training if required.

•       The successful candidate, Saudi or Expatriate must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level, prior to starting the new role or commencing employment in KSA, SCE membership must be maintained throughout their employment in this role.

•          Demonstrate knowledge/understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.

•          Understanding and application of Human Factors, error management, Health & Safety and proactive hazard analysis, appropriate to the role.

Desirable

•           Board aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge

•           An understanding of the RSAF Operation and working practices

•           Working knowledge of Q-pulse, IMS and an understanding of M&CA processes.

RECRUITMENT

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.