Weapons Director (WD) Instructor – CAT III

Weapons Director (WD) Instructor – CAT III

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 5

Location: Al-Majma’ah, 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 train Officer Cadets at the King Faisal Air Academy (KFAA) as Weapons Directors (WD)…

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Instruct approved Weapons Director Practical and Theory subjects. 
Manage Weapons Director Courses as required. 
Prepare and review courseware including lesson plans. 
Prepare and review test and examination instruments and material. 
Raise reports on the performance of individual cadets and classes, departmental performance and other matters as required. 
Counsel Cadets on academic and disciplinary matters according to approved Academic Wing and Departmental procedures. 
Invigilate tests and examinations according to approved Academic Wing and Departmental procedures. 
Apply Company procedures for configuration control of curriculum and courseware, including preparing documentation and supporting data for curriculum or courseware change requests. 
Use the TMIS / LMIS system to maintain accurate, up to date, comprehensive, orderly and easily accessible training records. 
Contribute to preparation of timetables, scheduling and allocation of instructors. 
Contribute to the acquisition, allocation, maintenance and use of training resources including textbooks, workbooks, classrooms, laboratories, training device, and consumables. 
Provide an environment that encourages independent learning and a military ethos. 
Provide feedback to management to improve service performance and responsiveness and identify opportunities. 
Ensure compliance with SHE policy and processes and Duty of Care responsibilities. 
Undertake all mandatory and developmental training as required by the Company. 
Adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour, dress and performance as defined in Company policy. 
Any other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate by the Company.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential
Must have extensive proven experience as a WD; completing not less than 800 live intercepts, 
within substantial experience prior to appointment, a minimum of one instructional tour at a WD school or in a WD Systems Training Environment. 
Former RSAF WD Officer should be AFSC 1533. 
Advanced WD Course. 
WD Instructor Course. 
Computing and keyboard skills and experience. 
Fluency in English to IELTS 7 level if non-native speaker

Desirable
Within five years prior to appointment, controlling and instructing in ‘live’ and ‘simulated’ Air Defence environments. 
Instructional Techniques Course.

RECRUITMENT
The Job Holder is to have a military operational and training background as a WD in an Air Defence environment. The SWDI appointee would be from promotion within the WD Training department within KFAA.
 

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.