Airframe Repair Supervisor

BAE Systems (New); Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking an Airframe Repair Supervisor in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. This role involves overseeing aircraft maintenance, managing structural repairs, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in aircraft systems, along with strong leadership skills. Competitive salaries and expatriate benefits are offered.

Benefits

Rent-free accommodation

Free recreation facilities

Generous leave

Travel allowances

Full healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification maintenance experience or aircraft system testing experience.
• Completion of advanced metal fabrication and structural repair courses.
• Completion of composite repair course.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft systems or components.
• Planning and coordinating scheduled airframe maintenance activities.
• Communicating issues impacting the aircraft program to the Operations Team Leader.

Skills

Leadership skills

Supervisory experience

Task prioritization

Discrepancy reporting skills

Education

Recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Airframe Repair Supervisor

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 7

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements to provide equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia. We maintain Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in aircraft, equipment, and weapons use.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia supports the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and developing Saudi National capabilities through local partnerships, reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships.

This role involves supervising and performing maintenance on aircraft systems or components, including installation, repair, servicing, overhauls, modifications, surveys, troubleshooting, and testing. It may include certification of work and managing structural repairs and modifications at TSS, supervising structural team personnel, and providing support outside normal trade boundaries as required.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. First stage/mandatory and independent certification of completed tasks by the structural team technicians, including Red-X clearance.
2. Planning and coordinating scheduled airframe maintenance activities to meet the aircraft maintenance program, including unscheduled maintenance, TCTOs, and SIs.
3. Managing access for all trades and inspectors on aircraft.
4. Assessing potential structural repairs with Aircraft Maintenance Supervisors.
5. Monitoring and updating aircraft progress daily via IT applications and briefs.
6. Communicating issues impacting the aircraft program to the Operations Team Leader.
7. Ensuring accurate submission of AES and Technical Queries.
8. Providing estimates for additional work and managing overtime efficiently.
9. Addressing performance and disciplinary issues.
10. Ensuring personnel have necessary knowledge and skills, supervising quality standards, and providing on-the-job training.
11. Managing demand for components/parts, recording impact dates, and monitoring forecasts.
12. Maintaining positive relations with internal and external customers and ensuring effective information flow.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC or equivalent.
• Proven post-qualification maintenance experience or aircraft system testing experience.
• Completion of advanced metal fabrication and structural repair courses.
• Completion of composite repair course.
• Holds 2nd signature.
• Leadership skills and supervisory experience.

Desirable

• Understanding of RSAF technical publications and practices.
• Knowledge of Q-pulse, IMS, and M&CA processes.
• Understanding of human factors, error management, health & safety, and hazard analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of MOE and procedures.
• Ability to confirm maintenance task completion.
• Understanding of personnel authorizations and limitations.
• Task prioritization and discrepancy reporting skills.
• Familiarity with required tooling and equipment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Expatriate Employees: Competitive salary, rent-free accommodation, free recreation facilities, generous leave, and travel allowances. Initial single status with future family joining options. Full healthcare scheme included.

Saudi Nationals: Competitive salary, benefits package, leave, travel allowances, healthcare, and subsidised recreational facilities.

ABOUT BAE SYSTEMS

BAE Systems provides advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions, employing over 89,600 people worldwide. We develop and support products to deliver military capability, protect national security, and secure critical information.

All Saudi Arabia appointments are subject to necessary government and customer approvals.