Ground Support Systems (GSS) Manager

Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic; Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Ground Support Systems (GSS) Manager to oversee operations in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing GSS capability activities, ensuring compliance with governance, and leading teams to exceed customer expectations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT and aircraft maintenance management, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Full healthcare provided for expatriates

Competitive salary and benefits for Saudi nationals

Generous leave and travel allowance

Recreational facilities

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience in operational Information Technology and aircraft maintenance management.
• Management experience in relevant roles.
• Practitioner level knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of GSS capability activities and ensure compliance with governance requirements.
• Lead, develop, and motivate GSS teams to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Manage GSS inputs to reports and organizational documents.

Skills

Operational Information Technology

Aircraft Maintenance Management

Mission Planning

Maintenance Systems

Leadership

Strong Communication

Job description

Job Description
Ground Support Systems (GSS) Manager-00127447

Ground Support Systems (GSS) Manager

Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia

JOB PURPOSE

The objective of the Ground Support Systems (GSS) Manager is to oversee the delivery of GSS capability activities. The GSS Manager facilitates daily liaison across maintenance organizations, aircrew, and RSAF Squadron Commanders to ensure the GSS capability supports the Typhoon flying program. Additionally, the GSS Manager reports to the GSS Operations Manager and is responsible for:

1. Ensuring compliance with all governance requirements of the Operational Framework, including ITAR, LCM, planning, monitoring, change control, budget management, and reporting on Salam Operations contract performance to meet customer and business needs.
2. Understanding the Internal Business Plan (IBP), aligning team roles with business objectives, and conveying this to the team.
3. Ensuring the GSS administration team has the necessary resources and capabilities.
4. Leading, developing, and motivating GSS teams to fulfill their responsibilities.
5. Maintaining compliance with governance, customer, and contractual requirements.
6. Providing operational IT & Infrastructure assessments for GSS hardware supporting Typhoon operations.
7. Reporting on GSS performance against contractual requirements.
8. Sustaining and improving RSAF Typhoon GSS business, exceeding customer expectations, addressing audit findings, adopting best practices, and identifying new business opportunities.
9. Representing GSS operations at senior and customer events and reviews.
10. Managing GSS inputs to various reports and organizational documents.
11. Producing manpower and organizational reports, including recruitment and Saudisation issues.
12. Ensuring delivery of GSS upgrades as agreed with RSAF, liaising with partners.
13. Supporting UK capability delivery teams in local support and governance adherence.
14. Implementing GSS governance and management arrangements per the GSS Management Plan.
15. Developing and maintaining the GSS authorizations framework.
16. Maintaining stakeholder networks across BAES SA, Salam, design organizations, customers, suppliers, government, and partners.
17. Developing local stakeholder networks with team leaders and RSAF Commanders.
18. Proposing GSS capability reflection in Salam’s MOE, CAME, and FOE.
19. Supporting M&CA governance activities, including reviews, competence frameworks, assessments, recruitment, and audits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive proven experience in operational Information Technology and aircraft maintenance management.
• Management experience in relevant roles.
• Practitioner level knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness.
• Skills in aircraft ground capability support, such as mission planning or maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft operation environments and weapon systems.
• Skills in managing maintenance in workshops.
• Leadership experience, ideally in defense aviation.
• Strong communication skills.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with BAES Saudi Arabia and Royal Saudi Air Force.
• Broad aerospace and defense industry knowledge.

Employee Benefits

Expatriate Employees: Initial single status with potential to bring family later; full healthcare provided.

Saudi National Employees: Competitive salary and benefits, including generous leave, travel allowance, healthcare, and recreational facilities.