Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician

BAE Systems; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rent free accommodation (expatriate)

Access to free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking an Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain and repair aircraft electrical systems. The role supports RSAF missions, ensuring serviceable aircraft and adherence to M&CA standards in a high‑integrity defence environment.

The technician will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and provide accurate admin support to the AMO and Electrical Supervisor, maintaining safety culture and continuity of operations on the Hawk fleet.

Qualifications

• NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent training.
• Part 66 licensed or equivalent acceptable to M&CA.
• Saudi Council of Engineers membership requirement prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, maintain and repair electrical systems on Hawk aircraft and support equipment.
• Provide diagnostics, fault identification and rectification.
• Ensure compliant maintenance in line with M&CA mandates and SOPs.
• Support AMO and line managers with accurate information and scheduling.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Diagnostics and repair

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Maintenance planning

Education

NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline

Part 66 licensed or suitable equivalent

Saudi Council of Engineers membership eligibility

Tools

TMDE calibration

Tool Control system

Job description

Job Description - Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician (00139070)

Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician - 00139070

Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician

Grade: 8

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 Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, operating, maintaining and repairing Electrical systems, and components on the Hawk aircraft and support equipment. Using all resources available they will maintain aircraft to support the demands of the flying operation, thus ensuring delivery of serviceable aircraft to accomplish the contractual operational and flying commitments.

They will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, diagnosing faults and administrative support to the AMO as directed by the Electrical Supervisor; including but not limited to complying with all relevant company policies.

Ensuring the Approved Maintenance Organisation is compliant with the requirements of the M&CA Mandates and Pt145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition with regards to maintaining aircraft, it’s components and resource SQEP levels.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Work Direction:

• RSAF Policies and procedures
• M&CA Mandates
• Rects Maintenance Manager

Decision-Making Authority:

• Aircraft fault identification, debrief and rectification
• Maintaining competency and ensuring SQEP levels are within the mandated limits
• Scheduling of personal time to maintain the operational requirement

Planning / Organising:

• The position holder will be responsible for ensuring that BAE Systems maintenance support is delivered effectively to meet RSAF requirements and mitigate any activities likely to prejudice maintenance or safety, whilst remaining within the constraints the RSAF may apply to the Hawk Fleet.
• They will be responsible for providing support to the Approved Maintenance Organsation (AMO) to ensure delivery of serviceable aircraft to TAGF in order to accomplish the contractual operational and flying commitments.
• They shall be responsible for themselves and their peers, including training technicians and maintaining a strong safety culture whilst fault finding, repairing and delivering serviceable assets to maintain the customers daily flying programme.
• In addition, the Electrical Technician is to provide accurate and up to date information to their Line Managers to ensure the ETIC schedule is achieved, ensuring solutions to any arising issues are identified and rectified during maintenance activities.
• Ensure the procedural compliance governing Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) calibration cycles, Support Equipment maintenance cycles, and the Tool Control system.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, services, overhauls, modifies and tests on-aircraft systems.
• Inspects; surveys; evaluates; installs; repairs; maintains; troubleshoots; services; overhauls; modifies and tests off-aircraft system components.
• Be able to work in close harmony in a mixed EE/SN workforce
• Be able to demonstrate sound oral and written two-way communication skills with the ability to be tactful, discreet and confident in dealing with people at all levels
• Must be a quality minded, mature, individual that adopts a positive and proactive approach to aircraft maintenance and support issues

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate, Saudi or Expatriate must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level, prior to starting the new role or commencing employment in KSA, SCE membership must be maintained throughout their employment in this role.

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,

Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment specific training if

OR

Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA

RECRUITMENT

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).

Demonstrate knowledge / understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.

Understanding and application of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis, appropriate to the role.

An understanding of BAESSA engineering operating procedures.

Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• competitive salary
• rent free accommodation
• access to free recreation facilities
• generous leave and travel allowance

On successfully securing a role yourappointment to Saudi Arabia will initially beon single status.On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you inthe future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• competitive salary
• generous leave and travel allowance
• full health care scheme
• 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 of89,600 people in more than 40countries. 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.