Asset Planner

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Rent-free accommodation

Recreation facilities access

Leave and travel allowance

Full health care

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking an Asset Planner at Taif to manage Line Replaceable Items for the RSAF Typhoon fleet, aligning LRIs with maintenance plans and airworthiness requirements.

You will coordinate with the Integrated Logistics Operations Centre and RSAF stakeholders to ensure timely LRI availability, maintenance scheduling, and effective embodiment of upgrades.

The role involves developing processes, reporting on status, and training Saudi staff in fleet management practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering with experience in aircraft maintenance management.
• Knowledge of aircraft fleet or LRI management and continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Familiarity with ESS and Microsoft Office Suite is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create tactical and strategic LRI management plans for endorsement by the TSC Commander.
• Monitor lifing metric consumption across the Typhoon LRIs and compile reports for RSAF approval.
• Review TI requirements with TSC Business Data, Forward Operations and Supply to assess impact on LRIs.
• Monitor maintenance scheduling effectiveness against approved maintenance programme requirements.
• Coordinate review of ISDA reports with ISDA and Forward Operations to determine actions.
• Initiate ad-hoc analysis of Typhoon sub-system data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain TSC processes and procedures relating to fleet LRI management.
• Generate and maintain status reports relevant to fleet LRI management.
• Undertake additional tasks as requested by TSC and RSAF management.
• Provide structured On-the-Job training for RSAF/Saudi National fleet management staff.

Skills

Fleet management knowledge

LRIs / maintenance planning

RSAF liaison

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Asset Planner

Grade: 6

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.

To perform asset management and planning within the Fleet Management section of the Typhoon Support Centre (TSC) at Taif, KSA, in order to ensure that the RSAF Typhoon fleet’s Line Replaceable Items (LRIs) are effectively managed and maintained in accordance with RSAF fleet plans and mandatory continuing airworthiness requirements, reporting to the Fleet Plans and Statement of Requirement (SoR) Team Leader.

To provide proactive support and co-ordinated management of the Typhoon fleet’s LRIs, which will be coordinated by the Integrated Logistics Operations Centre (ILOC), to ensure that scheduled maintenance requirements, upgrades, capability insertions, maintenance programme changes and operational requirements are planned and accomplished effectively.

To interface directly with the RSAF at all levels, helping their understanding of the Typhoon LRI management requirements and priorities, whilst assisting with the development of Saudi National expertise in the Typhoon fleet management requirements.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the creation of tactical and strategic LRI management plans for endorsement by the TSC Commander (TSC Cdr), taking in to account scheduled maintenance requirements, modifications and capability upgrades.
• Monitor lifing metric consumption across the Typhoon fleet LRIs and compile reports / recommendations for RSAF approval in order to support fleet planning activities and ensure effective distribution of life consumption.
• Review Technical Instruction (TI) requirements with TSC Business Data personnel, Forward Operations and Supply in order to assess impact on fleet LRIs and recommend effective embodiment strategy for endorsement by RSAF HQ.
• Monitor maintenance scheduling effectiveness and compliance of Typhoon fleet LRIs against approved maintenance programme requirements.
• Co-ordinate review of reports and recommendations issued by TSC In Service Data Analysis (ISDA) team in conjunction with TSC Technical Specialists and Forward Operations personnel in order determine appropriate actions or initiate further investigation.
• Initiate ad-hoc analysis of Typhoon sub-system data by TSC ISDA team and relevant Technical Specialists in order to identify trends and opportunities for development and improvements.
• Develop and maintain TSC Processes and Procedures relating to fleet LRI management and planning.
• Generate and maintain status reports relevant to fleet LRI management.
• Undertake any additional, reasonable, tasks as may from time to time be requested by TSC and RSAF management.
• Assist with providing structured On-the-Job training for RSAF and/or Saudi National fleet management staff, in form of training, coaching, work experience and mentoring as appropriate

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Qualified to Degree level, or equivalent, in an Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering discipline, with experience in an aircraft support/maintenance management.
• Knowledge of aircraft fleet or LRI management principles and practices, including the requirements for continuing airworthiness management.
• A knowledge of the Typhoon fleet and LRI management requirements of the Engineering Support System (ESS) and use of the Microsoft Office suit of programmes would be advantageous.
• Ideally from within BAE Systems, or currently serving within the RAF/RSAF, to ensure familiarity with Typhoon fleet management requirements and maintenance management systems.

RECRUITMENT

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 yourappointment to Saudi Arabia will initially beon single status.On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you inthe 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 of89,600 people in more than 40countries. 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.