Data Management Technician (Level 1)

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 281,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Saudi Arabia is seeking a DMC Tech to manage the Data Management Cell activities, ensuring compliance and effective communication with maintenance support organizations. The candidate should have supervisory experience in a military flying unit and a recognized aircraft engineering qualification. Fluent English is a must for this role, along with a detail-oriented approach to work. Competitive salary, accommodation, and healthcare benefits are offered with the position, setting a strong foundation for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or recognized equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience supervising data management in a military environment.
• Completed a recognized aircraft engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Data Management training and activities.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness and maintenance standards.
• Maintain documentation and data standards in aircraft engineering.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Maintenance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Job description

Grade: 7

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.

The DMC Tech (Level 1) is responsible for the effective day to day management of Data Management Cell activities. Maintaining frequent contact with the maintenance support organisations to assist with the day-to-day activities of ESS Activities. Preparing and presenting maintenance status to Senior RSAF officers.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervision of all Data Management training and day-to-day activities within the MOF
• Ensuring that all continuing airworthiness and maintenance activities conducted within their Area of Responsibility are carried out in accordance with current processes and procedures by appropriately authorised, qualified and experienced personnel.
• Maintaining standards of all documentation and data in aircraft engineering and servicing.
• Ensuring timely implementation of Modifications, Special Instructions (technical) and NIR’s to forward maintenance aircraft.
• Management and supervision of non-secret Electronic Deliverable Data (e.g. UMP) in DMC possession.
• Ensuring that good communication and liaison is maintained with both internal and external agencies, with particular attention to aircraft acceptance / dispatch, queries originating from the maintenance squadron.
• Ensuring Technical queries are monitored and dispatched to relevant agencies on Team Centre and that the squadron register is maintained.
• Ensuring electronic F700 QA and data QA checks are carried out when required and that they are documented and controlled appropriately.
• Supervise and manage the acceptance and departure of aircraft from the squadron, from a data and paperwork perspective.
• As a supervisor exercise delegated health and safety responsibilities over all personnel employed in their control, including other persons who may be affected by their work activities.
• Ensuring that all completed Tool Control forms TTP 108 Forms A & B are collected on a monthly basis and archived for a period of 3 months.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
• Demonstrable experience working as a supervisor conducting Data Management on a busy, military operational flying unit.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Must have previous ESS experience with a formal ‘Q’ annotation.
• Must have extensive post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, within an operational military flying environment.
• 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 their own initiative within the scope of their job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.

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 your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the 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 of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. 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