Engineering Operations Team Leader

(Saudi National Only)                                               

Grade: 6

Location: Taif

Advert closing: 15/04/2026

Working Time: Full Day

Responsibilities

·       Task Aircraft Generation Flight (AGF) maintainers, via MOF schedulers and controllers, to carry out changes to the configuration or role of Sqn aircraft as and when requested by the customer

·       Support the planning of aircraft maintenance activities with the use of the Part M fleet daily direction documentation, specific responsibilities include the day[1]to-day assurance that aircraft allocated by the MOF meet the Part M direction, support to strategic maintenance planning and attending scheduled flying planning reviews

·       Compile and maintain aircraft statistics for Flying Hours, TS Typhoon usage including solo role, ground technical aborts, sorties, conversion qualification training for presentation, where required, to operations managers, fleet and the customer

·       Produce and present the daily maintenance brief, informed by thorough research of all aircraft reported faults and associated maintenance activities, and presentations to the Sqn Cmdr and pilots at the morning Met Brief

·       Manage and control the aircrew Technical Queries (TQ) in conjunction with the Forward Operations Teamcenter holder(s) and the TSC, ensuring that all aircrew-generated TQ are monitored and answered promptly by the Design Organisation, and replies communicated to TQ originators.

·       Support the AMO’s rectification activities by aiding with fault diagnosis, through pilot debrief and the investigation and analysis of maintenance data records through ESS; present these findings to the pilots in the daily MET briefs and when requested brief the TSC relevant department as well as the Typhoon Operations Team Leads and Manager.

·       Present technical briefs on aircraft systems and maintenance operations issues, to the Sqn Cdr, trainee and instructor pilots when requested.

·       Undertake aircraft related projects tasked by the Sqn Cmdr – when agreed with the Maintenance

       Support Team Leader – this may include supporting the customer with Unit Inquiries.

·        Inform aircrew of aircraft serviceability states, flying requirements and limitations, and the locations and forecasts for completion of aircraft maintenance.

·        Ensure that the daily and weekly flying programmes are entered on the Typhoon Engineering Support System (ESS).

·         Ensure that the Flight Line Controller is fully aware of the following:

         o Crew walk times.

         o Take-off / Landing times.

        o Any requirements for land away checks.

        o Any other special requirements (for example weather).

        o Crew-in faults / Hit Team Red balls.

       o End of Runway (EOR) arrangements.

       o Any emergency states.

·         Ensure that AGF Rectification Control and Line Control are immediately informed of any flying programme changes.

Support pilots when signing out aircraft on ESS, providing support as required. • Act as an information interface, relaying information between Ops and AGF via MOF Control.

·       Ensure contact with MOF and AGF personnel involved in the recovery of Aircraft for the flying program and brief any updates to the Sqn Duty Officer(s) and Sqn Cmdr where required.

·        Formulate and deliver a training plan to designated Saudi colleagues, to prepare them to perform Eng Ops Controller’s duties on future Typhoon Sqns.

·        Ensure that all personnel engaged in activities within this area of responsibility follow the correct operations practices, observe safety precautions and, as far as is reasonably practicable, are not exposed to any unnecessary / uncontrolled risk.

Job Requirements:

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,

•        Have at least 10 years post qualification practical maintenance experience

       within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded

       workplace applied related training OR 5 years on typhoon aircraft.

•        A working knowledge of Engineering Support System (ESS).

•        Fluent in English.

•        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.

    Desirable:

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

•        An good understanding of MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel, MS Word

       and MS Power Point.

•        Incorporated or Technician Engineer with an appropriate professional institute

        such as Royal Aeronautical Society or Institute of Engineering & Technology.

 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.