Egress Maintenance Supervisor

Egress Maintenance Supervisor

Grade: 7

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.

You will be involved I the following activities:

• Management of the maintenance activities and system testing programme for the Tornado Egress System.

• Management of the Egress System Testing requirements of the servicing schedule, unscheduled maintenance, TCTOs and SI’s.

• Management and supervision of the Egress Maintenance Team Technicians.

• May be required to provide support to the RSAF away from TMSC/Shop.

• May be required to work and supervise outside normal trade boundary.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Egress System Maintenance and Planning

• Mandatory and Independent certification including Red-X clearance of completed tasks carried out by the Maintenance Team Technicians when required to do so.

• Plans and co-ordinates, the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities to meet the aircraft maintenance programme as defined in the aircraft project plan and the maintenance content.

• Co-ordinates maintenance activity with all trades and other supervisors.

• Prioritises tasks according to the aircraft/shop schedule.

• Monitors and provides daily updates of the team’s progress against the programme; these updates are via the agreed IT based application and verbal briefs.

• Highlights to the Aircraft/shop Superintendent, issues likely to impact the maintenance programme.

• Ensures timely and accurate information is supplied when submitting AES and Technical Queries.

• Hold 2nd signature.

Budgetary Control

• Accurate estimates of ‘additional work’ content and hours.

• Limits the requirement for overtime by effective planning and the use of flexitime.

Manpower Management & Control

• Management of the team.

• Takes action to address poor performance and disciplinary matters.

Quality Assurance and Control

• Has responsibility for ensuring the personnel they are supervising have the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out the task in hand and that the task is completed in accordance with the approved data, TSS Quality system process and M&CA mandates.

• Provides sufficient direct supervision of personnel to ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Investigates and provides reports on technical issues and accident/incident events.

• Ensures effective housekeeping programme is maintained.

• Prepares for and co-operates with all internal/external audits.

Co-ordination of Technical Activities

• Ensures that sound maintenance practices and documentation procedures are always followed.

• Before delegating any task, ensures all personnel are authorised/certified to accomplish the task.

• Ascertains that pre use checks are carried out as required, on the equipment used in the task they are supervising.

Manpower training and Certification

• Provides on-the-job theory and practical training.

• Promotes the personal development of themself and others.

• Assesses the competency of team personnel and informs the Egress Superintendent of any deficiencies.

• Certifies personnel for specific tasks when certified as a ‘Workplace Trainer’.

Logistics Support

• Ensures accurate demands for replacement components/parts are placed as soon as possible.

• Ensures the required by and impact dates for demands are accurately recorded.

• Monitors the forecast date for demands in conjunction with the project plan and places on the ‘critical list’ any that are likely to impact the programme.

• Highlights to the Egress/Aircraft Superintendent demands likely to impact the aircraft programme.

• Ascertains whether serviceable and calibrated test equipment is available for the planned tasks, and if not informs the Egress/Aircraft Superintendent.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Deputises, if required, for the Egress Superintendent.

• Establishes and maintains positive relations with TSS’s internal and external customers.

• Has and promotes understanding of the commercial issues related to TSS.

• Ensure accurate information flow is maintained to and from their designated area of responsibility.

• Provide technical reports on aircraft status for the daily maintenance meeting and initial investigations into incidents, deficiencies and damage.

• When deputising for the Egress Superintendent, may be required to give verbal briefings to the Senior Maintenance Manager.

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.

OR

• Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA.

AND

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

• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) Registration.

• Have extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training or consistent experience on the same aircraft type.

• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.

Desirable

• Have experience working knowledge of EASA/M&CA Part 145.

• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.

• Broad aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge.

• Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.

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.