Egress Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits package

Rent-free accommodation

Recreation facilities access

Generous leave and travel allowance

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is responsible for performing and scheduling inspections, maintenance and unscheduled rectification of Aircraft Equipment and egress components for PC21 aircraft to support RSAF training programs. The role includes On the Job Training and achieving Production Inspections signatory capability.

You will obtain and maintain certifications to support specialty and aircraft maintenance functions, while ensuring compliance with RSAF safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of Egress/Armament Maintenance course and Explosive handling course.
• Extensive post-qualification maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment.
• Understanding of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide operationally capable aircraft in support of KFAA pilot training programmes through servicing, fault troubleshooting/rectification, modifications, inspections/evaluations of aircraft systems and egress components.
• Provide technical specialty in support of KFAA missions through workshop maintenance servicing, fault troubleshooting/rectification, modifications, inspections/evaluations of components/test equipment.
• Evaluate and interpret requisite corrective actions and performance for specialty systems and test equipment.

Skills

Driving licence

MS Office literacy

Troubleshooting/rectification

Education

Aircraft maintenance traineeship/apprenticeship

Egress/Armament Maintenance course

Explosive handling course

Job description

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.

About the Role

This role is responsible for performing and scheduling inspections, maintenance and unscheduled rectification of Aircraft Equipment and associated components, Bay support, and activities for the MBES & PC21 Egress Systems. To provide On the Job Training (OJT) function and Production Inspections. Troubleshoots, inspects, removes – installs, repairs, and operates all Egress components and associated support and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• To provide operationally capable aircraft in support of KFAA pilot training programmes through carrying out aircraft servicing, fault troubleshooting/rectification, modifications, inspections/evaluations of aircraft systems/components and other related aircraft systems within the egress specialty at the Intermediate level maintenance of PC21 aircraft.
• To provide technical specialty in support of the KFAA mission statement and aircraft servicing schedules through carrying out workshop support maintenance servicing, fault troubleshooting/rectification, modifications, inspections/evaluations of components/test/support equipment at the Intermediate level maintenance of PC21 aircraft.
• To provide technical specialty support in the evaluation, interpretation, determinations of requisite corrective actions, performance and operational status of specialty specific aircraft systems, components, test – support equipment at the Intermediate level maintenance of PC21 aircraft.
• Be able to achieve and maintain Production Inspections signatory capability for authorised specific trade certifications.
• To obtain and maintain certifications so as to support specialty and aircraft maintenance functions.
• To provide informal and formal On the Job Training (OJT) for all personnel to enable either RSAF or civilian Saudisation of PC21 Intermediate Maintenance operations.
• Able to acquire user expertise and become conversant with the RSAF aircraft data management and tracking computer system – AUTO LOG, MIRO Gold.
• Able to understand and comply with the RSAF Safety and Foreign Object Programme.

Qualifications

• National civilian/military equivalent recognised aircraft maintenance traineeship/apprenticeship.
• Completion of Egress/Armament Maintenance course and Explosive handling course.
• Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR extensive experience on same aircraft type OR successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme (SNTTP/TSNTTP).
• Must have an understanding and application of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis, appropriate to the role.
• Must hold a current driving licence.
• Computer literate with an understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• A sound understanding of the RSAF 4-1-7166 series and supporting technical publications applicable to their work area.
• An understanding of the RSAF Operation and working practices.
• Working knowledge of Q-pulse, DMS and an understanding of M&CA processes.
• Knowledge of relevant parts of the MOE and procedures.
• Ability to confirm full accomplishment of maintenance tasks.
• Use, control, be familiar with required tooling and equipment.

Required Skills

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.

Pay range and compensation package

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.