Avionics Superintendent
Grade: 6
Location: Taif
Advert closing: 11/12/2025
Working Hour : Full Time
Responsibilities
• Allocating supervisor manpower to maintenance activities;
• Allocating supervisor manpower for flight line duties;
• Allocating manpower for EOR and Hit Team duties;
• Demanding aircraft spares;
• Raising TPRFs against approved data;
• Raising TQs for any aircraft related anomalies;
• Carry out PMDS downloads and assess arisings including SHM and EHM analysis as required;
• Completing PIP for his assigned manpower and identifying and training requirements;
• Liaise with the Avionics Senior Supt to ensure all engineering authorisations are up to date;
• Carrying out thorough shift handovers;
• Ensure tool control procedures are carried out;
• Ensure adherence to approved data;
• Ensure good husbandry practices are observed and maintained;
• Support the QA and higher HQ reporting process;
• Identifying and implementing continuous Improvement that will support operations;
• Support aircrew debriefs as required
• Provide assistance to the Supervisors in troubleshooting/fault finding as necessary;
• Carry out required senior Supervisory inspections and checks as and when required by the approved data;
• Confirm job completion to the Rectification Controller / Maintenance Advisor;
• Review any changes to the approved data that impacts upon his trade (data modules, TyIMPs, TTPs etc);
• Ensure all Supervisor manhours are accurately recorded either on ESS for aircraft maintenance or in a local log for non-ESS assigned tasks;
• Welfare and discipline of all assigned staff under his control in conjunction with other Management and Supervisory staff.
• Provide advice and guidance to the assigned supervisors.
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Job Requirements:
· Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
· Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
· Must have previous Typhoon Avionics Systems experience with a formal ‘Q’ annotation.
· Must have 10 years post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, at Senior Supervisor level within an operational military flying environment and proven ability to manage all levels of engineering personnel.
· Good level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision making.
· Good understanding of company processes and procedures and industry knowledge.
· Excellent management skills
· Excellent coaching skills for supervisor development
· Fluent in English
· An understanding of engineering operating procedures.
· Proven Managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on 3rd and/or 4th Generation military aircraft at Senior Supervisor level or equivalent.
· Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.
· The ability to act upon his own initiative within the scope of his job.
· A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
· A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
· An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to
develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.
(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).
Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals. If you are Ex-military, you MUST submit your end of service certificate with your application. We aim to complete the assessment and selection process within 3 weeks from closing date.
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