Job Title: Armament Senior Supervisor

Salary: Competitive

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.

To carry out Armament aircraft maintenance activities and supervise the Consolidation Training of assigned RSAF Technicians and Saudi National BAE Systems 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. Deputise for the Typhoon Maintenance Armament Senior Supervisor during periods of absence.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Carrying out Armament aircraft maintenance activities including detailed troubleshooting and rectification.

Carrying out flight line duties as directed.

Raising Technical Publication Review Forms (TPRF) against approved data.

Assist with raising Technical Requests (TRs) for any aircraft related anomalies.

Support the work centre Senior Supervisor in ensuring shift handovers are accurate.

Adhering to the use of only approved data.

Provide 100% supervision to assigned RSAF or BAE Systems SN Trainee Technicians at level A

Provide and Supervise consolidation training and mentoring to assigned RSAF or BAE Systems SN personnel leading to the award of 1st signature (Technician).

Provide Training Guidance and mentoring of nominated RSAF or BAE Systems SN 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 or BAE Systems SN in support of consolidation training on operational aircraft.

Maintain accurate log books for the assigned RSAF or BAE SN technician.

Liaise with RSAF and BAE Systems management in order to identify any training opportunities or to highlight any potential training shortfalls.

Obtain the appropriate licence and authorisations to operate, support and task vehicles of various types and tow aircraft and support equipment. Act as fleet vehicle custodian if directed by maintenance management.

Support the production of monthly progress reports to identify training progression.

Assist the training cell by providing additional training and supervision to RSAF and BAE Systems personnel (to include but not limited to) Flight Line servicing, aircraft tow duties etc.

Providing trade cover for the flight line hit team and end of runway (EOR) troubleshooting and fixing crew in faults.

Undertake independent inspections of Safety Critical Systems (3rd Signature responsibility) in the absence of the Senior Supervisor.

Deputise for the work centre trade senior supervisor during periods of leave or absence.

Carry out Aircrew post Flight De-briefs as required.

Train RSAF personnel in the role of Supervisor.

Undertake any task deemed to be reasonable, within the scope of the armament aircraft trade, as directed by Senior Supervisors and line management.

Demonstrating certain behaviours in all the work undertaken and in interactions with other maintenance personnel in line with M&CA People Behaviours BAESKSA-ENG-MCA-GOV-005.

Support and participate in the reporting of ALL Product Safety & Environmental occurrences, promoting a Just Culture. This provides for a working environment of trust where all employees, all of whom are professionals, each have a clear understanding of what standard of behaviour is considered acceptable or unacceptable.

Promote and support the Salam Operations Quality Management System by understanding the requirements of AS9110. Promotion of customer focus throughout the organisation whilst recognising and highlighting opportunities for continuous improvement (CI).

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential:

Have extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience within an operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR substantial years experience on same aircraft type

Holds 2nd signature authority

Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.

A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA, OR

Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA And

Relevant type training ( Q Course) and equipment specific training if required

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential:

Have extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience within an operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR substantial years experience on same aircraft type

Holds 2nd signature authority

Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.

A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA, OR

Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA And

Relevant type training ( Q Course) and equipment specific training if required

Desirable:

Have experience working knowledge of EASA Part 145 & 147.

Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.

Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.

Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.