Critical Asset Planner

BAE Systems; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Generous leave allowance

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Critical Asset Planner in Taif, Saudi Arabia, reporting to the FMSS team. You will develop the PC Critical Asset Planning Tool, run ad hoc 'What If' scenarios, and support RSAF Fleet Management with assets on the Typhoon platform.

Role requires extensive maintenance/CA experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with Witness and LRP tools, to optimize planning, tasking, and maintenance efficiency within a high-tempo environment.

Qualifications

• Have at least 10 years post qualification practical maintenance/CA experience.
• Minimum 5 years within relevant CA environment.
• 3+ years in a relevant management role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and report on Major Critical Assets (Engines, Damocles LRP, Pylons).
• Monitor and report recommendations affecting Salam contractual deliverables.
• Analyze asset data to identify future planning improvements and efficiency gains.
• Provide proactive support to on-base RSAF stakeholders for maintenance planning and changes.
• Provide fleet direction on asset usage, operator adherence, and maintenance scheduling.
• Contribute inputs for formal reports to RSAF, BAE Systems SA or BAE Systems.
• Develop and deploy fleet management policy and modelling capabilities using Witness and Mxi LRP Toolsets.

Skills

Fleet Planning

Maintenance Programme

MS Office

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level

NVQ5/BTEC/HND or Degree

Saudi Engineering Council Registration

Tools

Witness Toolset

MXi LRP Toolset

Job description

Job Description - Critical Asset Planner (00137966)

Critical Asset Planner - 00137966

(Saudi National Only)

Grade: G06

Location: Taif

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 15/09/2026

ROLE OBJECTIVE & OUTLINE RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible to the Fleet Management Support Service (FMSS) Team Leader through the FMSS Scenario Modeller for the following:
• Development of the PC Critical Asset Planning Tool.
• Development of ad hoc ‘What If’ asset management scenarios in order to provide advice to the PC Logistics Inventory Optimisation Supply team, PC Stakeholders and RSAF Fleet Management on all matters regarding assets on the Typhoon platform.
• Plans carried out and delivered in accordance with the RSAF Force priorities and integrated through the RSAF Command Structure, the Integrated Logistics Operations Centre (ILOC) and the RSAF and PC maintenance organisations

Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and reporting of Major Critical Assets including, but not exclusively, Engines, Damocles LRP and Pylons
• Monitor and report recommendations that could impact Salam contractual deliverables
• Continual analysis of asset data in order to identify areas for future improvement in planning, tasking optimisation and maintenance efficiency
• Provide proactive support and direction for on base RSAF stakeholders to ensure that all scheduled maintenance requirements, maintenance programme changes and operational requirements are planned and accomplished effectively.
• Provide fleet direction to the other on base Salam stakeholders with regards to asset usage rates, Operator adherence, Scheduled and Corrective Maintenance.
• Provide inputs for any formal reports as required by key stakeholders from RSAF, BAE Systems SA or BAE Systems
• Enhance and augment the Capability of the current Fleet Management Organisation by developing and deploying fleet management policy underpinned by repeatable processes and procedures, developing and deploying modelling capability using the Witness Toolset and developing and deploying strategic and tactical planning capability using the Mxi LRP Toolset.

Job Requirements:

• Have at least10 years post qualification practical maintenance/CA experience supported by formal record , including a minimum requirement of 5 years within relevant CA environment.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in a relevant management role.
• Able to describe or demonstrate a Familiar level of knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness, the aircraft types managed and the aircraft maintenance environment.
• Able to demonstrate a Practitioner level of skills in Fleet Planning and Aircraft Maintenance Programme, plus a Familiar level of skills in Reliability Programme and Modifications management.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise personnel.
• 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.
• Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration.
• Ex-military with experience serving on an operational military flying unit or civilian experience with an industry partner in a fast jet role.
• Experience in a high-tempo operational environment in a Fleet, Maintenance or Supply position.
• Experience in Witness, LRP, MS Office applications
• Should have 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.
• NVQ5/BTEC/HND or Degree in a relevant technical discipline, acceptable to M&CA.
• Incorporated or Technician Engineer with an appropriate professional institute such as Saudi Council of Engineers, Royal Aeronautical Society or Institute of Engineering & Technology.

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..