Avionics Tech (Level 1)

BAE Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave and leave allowance

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a Supervisor for Typhoon Avionics in Saudi Arabia. The role involves coordinating maintenance manpower across multiple duties, ensuring data compliance, and supporting QA processes in a fast jet environment.

Essentially, you will manage supervisor-level tasks with a background in aircraft systems, English fluency, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach, including liaison with Avionic Supt and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have HNC level or recognised equivalent with related work training.
• Recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry or military.
• Must have Typhoon Avionic Systems experience with a formal Q annotation.
• 3 years post-qualification experience in military fast jet maintenance at supervisor level.

Responsibilities

• Allocate manpower to maintenance, flight line, EOR and Hit Team duties.
• Demand aircraft spares and raise TPRFs against approved data.
• Raise TQs for aircraft-related anomalies and carry out PMDS downloads.
• Assess SHM and EHM as required and review changes to approved data.
• Conduct supervisory inspections and ensure all manhours are recorded.
• Maintain tool control procedures and liaise with Avionic Supt.
• Support QA and higher HQ reporting; implement continuous improvements.
• Assist technicians in troubleshooting and support aircrew debriefs as needed.
• Ensure shift handovers, data accuracy, and stock monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Initiative

Coordination

Education

HNC level or recognised equivalent

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Tools

ESS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Allocating manpower to maintenance activities
• Allocating manpower for flight line duties
• Allocating manpower for EOR and Hit Team duties
• Demanding aircraft spares
• Raising TPRFs against approved data
• Raising TQs for any aircraft related anomalies
• Carry out PMDS downloads and assess arisings including SHM and EHM analysis as required
• Completing PIP for his assigned manpower and identifying and training requirements
• Liaise with the Avionic Supt to ensure all engineering authorisations are up to date
• Carrying out thorough shift handovers
• Ensure tool control procedures are carried out
• Ensure adherence to approved data
• Ensure good husbandry practices are observed and maintained
• Support the QA and higher HQ reporting process
• Identifying and implementing continuous Improvement that will support operations
• Support aircrew debriefs as required or in the absence of the Avionic Supt
• Provide assistance to the technicians in troubleshooting fault finding as necessary
• Carry out required Supervisory inspections and checks as and when required by the approved data
• Confirm job completion to the shift lead
• Rectification Controller
• Review any changes to the approved data that impacts upon his trade
• data modules
• TyIMPs
• TTPs etc
• Ensure all manhours are accurately recorded either on ESS for aircraft maintenance or in a local log for non-ESS assigned tasks
• Monitoring DLF stock availability and identifying any potential shortfalls or issues with stock holdings
• Welfare and discipline of all assigned staff under his control in conjunction with other Management and Supervisory staff

Job Requirements:

Essential

• Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Must have previous Typhoon Avionic Systems experience with a formal Q annotation.
• Must have 3 years post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, at Supervisor level within an operational military flying environment and proven ability to manage all levels of engineering personnel.
• Good level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision making.
• Good understanding of company processes and procedures and industry knowledge.
• Fluent in English

Desirable

• An understanding of engineering operating procedures.
• Proven Managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on 3rd and/or 4th Generation military aircraft at Supervisor level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.
• The ability to act upon his own initiative within the scope of his job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
• An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.

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.