Electronic Combat Instructor

(Saudi Nationals only)

Grade: G1

Location: Taif  KFAB

Working hours: full time

Advert closing:17/02/2026

Responsibilities:

The EC instructors will be responsible for providing appropriate theoretical and practical tuition to RSAF students nominated to attend for EC training. In addition, they will prepare and develop instructional materials, provide counterpart training for RSAF instructors as required and offer specialist EC training advice when necessary. The team of instructors will be capable of providing tuition to meet all EWs training requirements. They must be ex-military aircrew with extensive EW experience or defence industry aircrew from EW based test/evaluation establishments (in exceptional circumstances, an individual with relevant experience may be recruited who is not ex-aircrew).

• Using his knowledge and training gained as electronic warfare-experienced military
  aircrew, to liaise with and provide assistance to RSAF EWS Heads of Sections’ and
  RSAF EC Instructors. Objectives include guidance in all matters relating to the
  EWS, provision of counterpart EC Instructor training to RSAF EC Instructors, and
  enhancement of counterpart EC Instructor knowledge and experience in electronic
  warfare (EW).
• Maintaining a suitable standard of knowledge of developments in the fields related
  to the post. Objectives include the instruction of RSAF and Contract Instructors on
  the information gained as a result of attending external courses, the amendment
  and updating of documentation to reflect changes in RSAF equipment,
  procurement, tactics and worldwide advances in EW theory. In addition, the post
  requires an up-to-date knowledge of regional assets and developments.
• Individually, or as a member of a team, the preparation and presentation of lectures
  and practical exercises. Objectives include the production of classroom
  presentations and visual aids. Instruction of RSAF Aircrew, Operations, Air
  Defence and Intelligence branch students, and to visiting RSAF personnel.
  Preparation and presentation of lectures and practical exercises to audiences
  outside the EWS, as directed by the RSAF. In addition as a Course Development
  Team (COT) member, the EC Instructor will be involved in producing detailed
  exercise scenarios, which will be programmed into the AECS by the Software
  Specialist.
• Research and preparation of courseware and practical exercises. The objectives
  include a requirement for the EC Instructor to work as a member of a COT in the
  preparation and writing of student notes, practice questions, presentations and
  examinations for all courses taught in the School. The production of Plans of
  Instruction (POls) and lesson plans in accordance with RSAF procedures.
• Acting as a “Subject Matter Expert” in his field of experience. Objectives include
  advising other Instructors on the development of courseware, and CBT as required
  by the CBT section; this will involve providing assistance to the CBT Authors in the
  identification of those elements of courseware suitable for development of CBT
  lessons. Liaison with graphics staff for the production of visual aids for inclusion in
  course notes, and those graphics that are suitable for use in the production of CBT
  lessons. Identification of audio/visual course requirements for preparation by the
  AudioNisual Technician. Identification of those elements of courseware suitable for
  practical demonstrations for preparation by the Physics Laboratory
  Technician/Demonstrator. All of these duties will be carried out in accordance with
  RSAF approved EWS procedures.
• Maintaining recognized quality control of documentation produced within the EWS.
  Objectives include working as a member of a Quality Assurance (QA) team to
• provide advice to CDTs, on the level of material, content and method of
   presentation, during the development of new courses.
• Operation of the simulator and supervision of practical simulator exercises.
  Objectives include a requirement to develop, with the assistance of the AECS
  Software Specialist, knowledge of the AECS (EW Training System-Radar (EWTS-
  R) modes of operation; EW Evaluation System (EWES) modes of operation).
• The assessment of student’s academic performance, during classroom instruction,
  exercises, CBT-based and AECS-based exercises, and project assignments.
  Acting as an individual student mentor and assessor of student course projects.
• Teaching students while on detachment with the Mobile Training Team (MTT).
• In addition to the above, the EC Instructor is responsible for any other tasks as
  defined by his RSAF Head of Section, the Head of BAe Staff/EW Adviser or the Snr
  Trg & Plan Coord.

Job Requirements:

 Critical:

Electronic Combat Instructor will be a graduate of a military or civilian training establishment and will be qualified as an instructor. He will have a minimum of 5 years 1 relevant ex military or test/evaluation aircrew experience in Electronic Warfare with at least 3 years as an instructor together with knowledge and experience in course design. He must be highly experienced
in the practical application of one or more of the following roles:  

•  Signals Intelligence and database operation.
• Procurement – operational requirements, trials and training.
• Engineering – radar/electro-optics/EW.
• Fighter controlling (GCI/AWACS).
• Application of active jamming.
• Suppression of enemy air defences.
• EW ground/air training.  

Desirable:

• Be experienced in the use of all the programs that run under Microsoft Office.
• Professional 97 (Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel).
• Have attended the UK RAF General Duties Aerosystems Course.
• Managment Experience.

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 leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

 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..