Job Description
For Saudi National Only
Grade: G 12
Location: Taif
Advert closing: 08/11/2026
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure the safe and effective delivery of the Taif based Maintenance Solution in line with the Salam Maintenance & Continuing Airworthiness Management System.
Ensure that the maintenance organization works within the scope of the agreed Salam Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and that the MOE reflects accurately the maintenance organisation currently operating at Taif.
Ensure that all maintenance personnel within SMU are suitable qualified and experienced.
Ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the Approved Maintenance data, engineering standards and practices.
Develop and maintain a set of Maintenance Performance Metrics to support the cost effective deployment of the SMU Maintenance solution.
Ensure that any maintenance related risks have been highlighted to the business through the Salam Risk and Opportunity Management System.
Ensure that any issues with the RSAF RFL or Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) have been highlighted to the Head of Engineering & Compliance for resolution.
Ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the Approved Maintenance data, engineering standards and practices. Where any data integrity issues are found with the Approved Data ensure that these have been formally recorded/highlighted to the Approved Data originator and/or escalated through the Head of Engineering & Compliance.
Ensure that the SMU Maintenance Organisation has sufficient appropriately qualified/competent staff, together with the provision of any necessary maintenance staff training, to maintain competence and currency.
Promote an appropriate safety reporting culture ensuring that there is a proactive and systematic hazard analysis, documented through the Taif Operations Safety Case and supporting Hazard Log, supporting the ongoing maintenance operation.
Planning and implementing SMU maintenance support activities required to meet RSAF Operational requirements.
Provides a level of direct supervision to personnel appropriate to their skills and competency to ensure that engineering standards are maintained to the required quality standards.
Day to day direction of any direct reports and their supporting staff ensuring that the appropriate quality standards are adhered to.
Ensuring that all SMU personnel comply with orders regarding safety precautions, maintenance principles, and engineering and documentation (electronic) procedures.
SHE Plan Holder for the SMU facility.
Ensuring individuals hold the correct Technical Qualifications and Authorisations for their respective posts.
Maintaining manning levels as dictated by the SMU Senior Maintenance Manager by close liaison with the Salam Project Manpower resource team.
The identification of any practice, procedure or system that is a threat to safety or quality and, if a solution cannot be identified or implemented, the rapid reporting of the problem to the relevant agency.
Investigation of all reported quality occurrences pertaining to the SMU.
Ensuring local quality checks are carried out in accordance with scheduled audit plan.
Investigation and reporting on customer complaints. Act as focal point for any issues that may arise on site.
Responsible for the management of the SMU SMS utilising SORT/MEDA.
Carrying out any additional tasks as may be delegated by Head of Maintenance.
RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Essential
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 OR Relevant Degree in Engineering Discipline.
Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration or the ability to obtain registration.
Have at least 10 years post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment.
Supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training.
Have at least 7 years experience in relevant management role.
Extensive experience working knowledge of EASA/M&CA Part 145.
Excellent leadership management skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
Business unit level awareness of circumstances outside the organisation.
Desirable
Relevant type training ( Q Course ) and equipment specific training if required.
Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.
Experienced Certifying Engineer and extensive BAE Systems supervisory experience within the area of definition.
For Internal Employee:
- All Candidates must inform their current Line Manager that they are applying for this job.
- Employees who started in their current role within the last six months are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies of the same grade.
- Employees who started in their current role within the last two years are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies where the vacancy is at a higher grade.
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).
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.