Typhoon Avionic Technician Supervisor

Job Purpose:

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor (PC) 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 personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment, and weapons. For such maintenance and training, this role is responsible for undertaking scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities of Aircraft Ground Equipment. In support of Typhoon operations and in accordance with the RSAF Typhoon maintenance policy, ensuring that all Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with BAE Systems Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and associated Quality Management System.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out avionic maintenance activities and Supervise the Consolidation Training (OJT) of assigned RSAF Technicians and Saudi National BAE Trainees in support of the RSAF Typhoon Flying programme and generate aircraft to achieve the contracted Operational Ready Rates in accordance with best industry practice, BAE Systems procedures, the Maintenance Organisation Exposition and the RSAF Regulatory Framework:
• Carrying out avionic aircraft maintenance activities including detailed troubleshooting and rectification.
• Carrying out flight line duties as directed.
• Obtain the appropriate licence and authorisations to operate, support and task vehicles of various types, and tow aircraft and support equipment.
• Provide 100% supervision to assigned RSAF Trainee Technicians at level ‘A’
• Provide and Supervise consolidation training and mentoring to assigned RSAF personnel leading to the award of 1st signature (Technician).
• Provide Training Guidance and mentoring of nominated RSAF personnel leading to the award of 2nd (Supervisor) signature.
• Providing Supervisory 2nd Signature (over sign) for engineering and maintenance tasks carried out by the RSAF in support of consolidation training on operational aircraft.

Essential:

• Must be educated to ONC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Must have previous Typhoon Mechanical Systems experience with a formal ‘Q’ annotation.
• Must have 3 years post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, within an operational military flying environment.

Desirable:

• An understanding of engineering operating procedures.
• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Middle East Country preferred.
• The ability to act upon his own initiative within the scope of his job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
• Previous experience of delivering workplace training would be advantageous.
• Previous Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
• An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.

Key Info:

• 12-month contract
• Competitive Salary
• 48 Hours work per week.
• 41 Days Leave per annum.
• Travel Allowances
• Rent Free Accommodation
• Complimentary Recreation Facilities Available on Compound