Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) Technician (Level 1)

Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) Technician (Level 1)

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 7

Location: Taif, 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.

The MOC Tech (Level 1) is responsible for the effective day to day co-ordination, provision and prioritisation of the engineering and logistical support to achieve the RSAF flying requirements and RSAF Operational Ready Rates at KFdAB Taif.  Maintaining frequent contact with the maintenance support organizations to ensure assets and resources are available to meet maintenance ETICS. Preparing and presenting maintenance status to Senior RSAF officers

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision of all MOC training and day-to-day activities within the Maintenance Operations Flight.
• Monitor and verify task completion status and act on any delays, work holds or non-compliances.
• Priority progression of logistic support elements to support the maintenance effort.
• Monitor and prioritise the Maintenance, coordinating and dispatching support elements in response to requests from the Rectification controllers.
• Be familiar with the maintenance support organisation, their capabilities and operations, in order to coordinate tasks which, involve the participation of more than one engineering element, including external agencies.
• Monitor the tracking of relevant TIs, TQs and incident reports that have a direct impact on critical resources or assets and may therefore require logistical support.
• Assist in the compilation the Daily Aircraft Status Report.
• Prepare the Daily Morning Brief with the serviceability state of the Aircraft.
• In consultation with the AGF Maintenance Manager and Supply Controller determine and prioritise the cannibalisation of aircraft components (iaw RSAF Guidelines), and monitoring the quantity of robs per aircraft IAW RSAF RFL.
• Maintaining an overview of current and future repair capability on the unit.
• Deputise for the MOF Team Leader during periods of absence.
• Have a working knowledge of the Engineering Support System in order to carry out searches for information, cannibalisation and interrogation of ESS for aircraft serviceability and flying programme.
• Carrying out thorough shift handovers.
• Support the QC and higher HQ reporting process.

RECRUITMENT
Essential: 

• Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
• Demonstrable experience working as a supervisor conducting Data Management on a busy, military operational flying unit.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Must have previous ESS experience with a formal ‘Q’ annotation.
• Must have extensive post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, within an operational military flying environment.
• 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.
• Fluent in English

Desirable: 

• An understanding of engineering operations procedures within a Maintenance Operations Control environment.
• Proven Managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on 3rd and/or 4th Generation military aircraft at Supervisor level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.
• The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
   

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.