IP (Primary)

 

An exciting opportunity is available to join BAE Systems as an Instructor Pilot (Primary), instructing on the Cirrus SR-22 based in Al-Majmaah. BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-toGovernment arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. As part of this arrangement BAE Systems provides flying training for Royal Saudi Air Force Pilots. Applicants for this role requires the following:

 

 

As an Instructor Pilot (Primary) you will be responsible to the Head of Flying (KFAA) for flying instructional missions for cadets in accordance with appropriate Royal Saudi Air Force training syllabi. To be eligible for the role of Instructor Pilot (Primary) you will need the following qualifications and experience:

• Be a highly experienced Flying Instructor with military flying training experience, and obtained an RAF A2 instructor qualification (or equivalent) for Primary or Basic instruction. Where you are not ex-military you will be required to provide documentation from a military establishment showing you are performing at this level.

• Accumulated a minimum of 1500 total flying hours, 800 of which must be on fixed wing aircraft

• Accumulated a minimum of 400 total Primary or Basic flying instructional hours, of which 100 hours will have been flown within the last 12 months

• Be a maximum age of 55 when contracted.

• Have good people development competencies

• High levels of interpersonal skills

• The ability to communicate, influence and direct Saudi cadets both in the air and on the ground.

 

 

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. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. 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 a 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. 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 and a full health care scheme Grade A1 BAE Systems At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 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