Scheduled Maintenance and Upgrade (SMU) Mechanical Operator

Scheduled Maintenance and Upgrade (SMU) Mechanical Operator

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 8

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 purpose of this role is to carry out the Mechanical requirements of the scheduled maintenance, removal and inspections on Typhoon aircraft. You may also be required to provide support to the RSAF Typhoon Operations away from SMU

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

·      Carrying out scheduled, mechanical maintenance on RSAF Typhoon aircraft as detailed in the relevant scheduled maintenance. inspections on Typhoon aircraft, Installs, Repairs, Maintains, Services, Overhauls, Modification embodiment and Testing of aircraft components and systems, Fault Diagnosis and Recovery of Aircraft Systems.

·      Is responsible for the quality and completeness of the work they carry out, or signs for as having been carried out, on an aircraft or aircraft component

·      Works within the requirements of the SMU Quality Systems and RSAF Technical orders.

·      Completes SMU forms, appropriate aircraft forms, records and maintenance documentation.

·      Ensures their authorisations are current for the tasks in hand.

·      Highlight to their immediate supervisor areas of theirs or others inexperience or training requirements needed to complete their daily tasks.

·      Complies with the requirements of the SMU Quality Systems and RSAF Technical orders and publications.

·       Complete all mandated training, ensuring training validity dates remain current

·       Complete any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by your line management.

    RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Completion of National Secondary Education AND Qualified to Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.

• Proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment OR successful completion of recognised apprenticeship programme

• Completion of all relevant tasks/Projects in Technician Logbook

•  English Language Proficiency

• Good interpersonal communication.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

• Qualified to NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent.

• EASA/GACA Category A Licence

•  Experience in using IMS/ESS.

• Experience is using Trilogiview.

• Experience of RSAF documentation and procedures.

RECRUITMENT

Essential:

• Demonstrate elementary knowledge of aircraft maintenance and engineering

   

• Able to demonstrate a elementary knowledge/understanding level of Continuing  Airworthiness and the aircraft maintenance environment.

• Able to demonstrate a Familiar level of CA records-related skills.

• Understanding and application of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis appropriate to the role.

• Able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of Personal Computers, and particularly Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Relevant type (Typhoon) training (for example ‘Q’ Course).

•  An understanding of Company Processes and procedures

•  Broad Aerospace and defence industry knowledge.

• An awareness of BAESSA aircraft maintenance-related policies & procedures.

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.