Armament Technical Instructor

BAE Systems; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking an Armament Technical Instructor in Saudi Arabia to lead specialist training, develop courses, and ensure student progress within stringent project timelines and customer requirements. The role requires engineering education, 5+ years in armament systems, and strong英语言 abilities.

The instructor will design training materials, deliver practical OJT, and support bids with technical training inputs, using IT training aids and LMS tools.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years practical experience in armament systems
• English language ability IELTS 5.0 or equivalent within last 2 years

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist training functions and conduct training for TSI
• Ensure welfare of students and monitor progress toward training objectives
• Design, develop and deliver training courses and materials
• Provide SME input to bidding and training proposals
• Develop training aids and manage training records in TMIS/LMS

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

English

Analytical

IT knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

OJT/Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description - Armament Technical Instructor (00138328)

Armament Technical Instructor - 00138328

(Saudi National Only)

Grade: 6

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 01/10/2026

Responsibilities

• The job-holder will take direction and support from the senior specialist Instructor - ON A/C in discharging the below responsibilities to satisfy project timescales and customer expectations
• Direct and lead specialist training functions and conduct specialist training in support of TSI.
• Ensure the general welfare of students in assigned areas during training activities and monitor their performance so that each individual achieves maximum progress towards the training objectives.
• Carry out analysis, design, production, development and delivery of new and existing training courses, ensuring they are aligned to meet the customer’s needs in terms of time, cost and specification. Research, write and validate advanced training notes Deliver/Supervise practical based OJT / training consolidation.
• Provide specialist training inputs as a subject matter expert to the bidding process in response to customer enquiries and training proposals.
• Specify, design and develop appropriate and effective training aids – including computer aided instruction and advanced desktop training systems – to ensure course delivery within TSI, the customers’ training facilities, or in line with contractual deliverables.
• Produce training support materials – including curriculum, training objectives, syllabuses, course plans, and assessment and evaluation methods - to satisfy customers’ training requirements.
• Maintain and review the required levels of technical expertise to ensure compatibility with technical advances and in line with current and developing needs.
• Conduct students’ assessment and evaluation exercises and implement remedial action as required.
• Plan, control and deliver assigned courses, and contribute support to cross-discipline courses/investigations, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan.
• To counsel students regarding their academic performance or behaviour as required.
• To maintain classroom procedures as published in the TSI. Such procedures will include the maintenance of discipline.
• To keep abreast of developments in these subjects and be willing to attend staff development courses as required by the Customer or Company.
• Detailed understanding of the design and operation of complex and integrated systems, enabling theoretical and practical applications to be utilised in both training and operational environments (e.g. sufficient to teach detailed maintenance procedure, fault diagnosis and defect rectification).
• Able to operate complex training aids and simulators effectively and safely.
• Supervisory ability within an operational training environment.
• Sound business awareness. Good interpersonal skills to be able to teach specialist skills and knowledge across a range of cultures, status, intellect and technical ability.
• Well-motivated, adaptable and flexible to enable the job holder to operate in a highly complex technical environment, where the integration of a wide range of skills is necessary to ensure the prime objectives are met, with the minimum of supervision.
• Understands what is required to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Strong analytical skills; good knowledge of relevant analytical techniques.
• Able to apply relevant internal and external processes and procedures for self and others
• Detailed knowledge in the operation and use of IT systems to support relevant systems (computer aided instruction, desktop publishing, databases, training development software).
• Well-developed planning and organising skills to meet the precise timings required by training programmes and programme plans.
• Use the TMIS / LMS system to maintain accurate, up to date, comprehensive, orderly and easily accessible training records.
• Identify and work to achieve meaningful and practical objectives in the course of duties that reflect and satisfy the overall needs of the section and wider business.
• Understand and strive to exceed the expectations of internal/external Customers and stakeholders.
• Understand how the business performs, its operating procedures and deliverables, to achieve objectives associated with the role.
• Two-way communication through sharing of information as appropriate and listening to other parties views and expectations.
• Support, co-operate with, and work with others to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Adopt a flexible and creative approach to problem solving, applying this to achieve practical solutions in the course of duties.
• Adopt a pro-active and flexible approach to duties of the role and the needs of the wider business.
• Undertake all mandatory and developmental training as deemed appropriate by the business.
• Subscribe to and actively participate in the PDR process.
• Strive to adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour and performance as expected by the business and defined in Company policy.
• Authorised to liaise with support staff with respect to details allied to their tasks.
• Responsible for planning and co-ordinating the necessary technical information as required to support the delivery of the course materials and ensuring that they are delivered in accordance with current documents and procedures.
• Any other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate by the business.

Job Requirements

• Degree Qualified in an Engineering discipline OR HND Level in Engineering OR carries a National civilian / military equivalent qualification that includes successful completion of a recognised national aircraft maintenance traineeship / apprenticeship OR Sciences Degree.
• Graduate of an advanced military trade school or an EASA Part 147 training establishment and on completion of OJT, must have at least 5 years practical experience across the full range of aircraft Armament systems.
• Must have an English Language ability of band 5.0 IELTS with speaking and listening band scores at 5.0 when recruited and achieved within the last 2 years if non-native speaker.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching/instructional experience within the last 6 years.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
• Experience in technical training within a company, military and / or tertiary educational environment.
• Experience as a trainer / instructor in an Aeronautic/sciences subject area.
• Instructional Techniques certification e.g. City & Guilds Education and Training L1.
• L3 Assessor qualification (TAQA) or be working towards it.
• Familiarity with a Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering (DCAE) Cosford Syllabus.
• Should have and be able to demonstrate sound oral and written two-way communication skills with the ability to be tactful, discreet and confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Should be able to work on his own initiative to resolve complex technical issues.
• Have minimum 5 years’ experience in teach basic Aeronautic/sciences supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training.

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 leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

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..