Job Description
Job Title: Life Support Tech/Trainer
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.
Conducting scheduled and unscheduled repairs along with the maintenance of Typhoon Life Support equipment in accordance with approved technical data and procedures whilst supporting the Saudisation process through the OJT and consolidation training of assigned RSAF technicians
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
· 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 performance 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.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
· Extensive 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
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.
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.
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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.