Job Description
(Saudi National Only)
Grade: 7
Location: Taif
Advert closing: 02/05/2026
Responsibilities
· Delivering Life Support capabilities in support of the RSAF Typhoon operations across KSA.
· Aware of the principles of Continuing Airworthiness and how they apply to your area of maintenance including the terminology used.
· Aware of the limitations of your personal authorisations.
· Familiar with how authorisations, competence and currency affect the completion of maintenance tasks.
· Aware of the need to report all accidents and incidents in controlled and confidential manner.
· Correct completion & recording of all engineering practises in line with 2nd & 3rd signature responsibilities.
· Task prioritisation to ensure no loss in flying capability.
· Segregation and control, including tagging of all materials regardless of serviceability state.
· Job card compilation & control, including a working knowledge of 1st & 2nd signature responsibilities.
· Ensuring strict adherence to correct engineering practises and usage of approved data.
· Generation of statistics relating to the overall performace and usage of HMSS.
· Control of Supply & POL systems including relative document control.
· Have a working knowledge of Tool Control, ensuring correct procedures are in place at all times.
· Awareness of the maintenance planning philosophy. Have an understanding of the distinctive terms used within it and how it relates to your role.
· Have a detailed knowledge of the Aircrew Assisted Escape System (AAES) and the safety requirements of entering and exiting the aircraft cockpit safely. You are always aware of the training for the AAES Typhoon authorisation.
Job Requirements:
· 7+ years experience within the field of Aircrew Life Support Equipment in a technical role serving on an operational military flying unit – Typhoon preferred.
· Thorough working knowledge of Life Support maintenance, fault finding and fitting procedures.
· Practical experience working on Typhoon Life Support associated test equipment.
· Broad experience of coaching and mentoring techniques to supervise and develop others through a training evaluation strategy.
· Able to adapt to rapidly changing customer requirements.
· An understanding of RAF and/or RSAF engineering operating procedures.
· Thorough working knowledge of aircraft Life Support Fast jet Equipment.
· Preferred experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country
· High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a large number of diverse and complex activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct the decision making process at all levels. Experience of multi–tasking to manage a diverse range of engineering and management activities.
· Conscientious and able to work under pressure as part of the larger management and leadership team.
· Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritise according to operational and customer requirements.
· Excellent Communication skills including the ability to adjust for a required audience.
· Extensive experience in various Aircraft Engineering environments.
· Leadership, delegation and team building skills for the effective people management.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to
develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.
(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).
Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals. If you are Ex-military, you MUST submit your end of service certificate with your application. We aim to complete the assessment and selection process within 3 weeks from closing date.
We protect what matters.
We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of around 100,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.
At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Those who connect with our purpose feel pride in being part of something bigger; motivated by their ability to make a difference by creating bold, pioneering products and services that can change the world we live in.
To do this, we must always look to the future to find new ways and new ideas to advance – whilst putting our people front and centre. Championing better ways of doing things, striving for excellence in everything we do, being more efficient and sustainable.
We have a 40+ year heritage of working in data and security. Since 2000, we have expanded rapidly through the digital revolution, working in multiple industries and building our portfolio of cutting edge solutions. Our new company, Digital Intelligence, launched at the beginning of 2022 bringing together digital capabilities from across the BAE Systems Group.
To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people, with the tools, support and inclusive environment for you to embrace a fulfilling career. Life at BAE Systems is always dynamic and challenging, with immense opportunity, and lifelong development available to all.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering or technology, project management or manufacturing, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.
- Opportunities -
Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future.
As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.
- Learning beyond your role -
We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
- Learning and resources -
Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.
Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning plaform, Spark.