Electrical Technician

BAE SYSTEMS; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense contractor is seeking an Electrical Technician in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems on Hawk aircraft. Applicants should possess an NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC qualification and extensive maintenance experience. The role offers competitive salary, accommodations, and benefits including health care and a generous leave allowance. You will be part of a skilled workforce committed to supporting military capabilities and national security.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Health care scheme

Generous leave and travel allowance

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline.
• Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed) or equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA.
• Extensive proven post-qualification practical maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair electrical systems on Hawk aircraft.
• Diagnose faults and provide administrative support to the AMO.
• Ensure compliance with relevant company policies and regulations.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Technical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC in a technical field or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

Job description

Electrical Technician

Grade: 8 | Salary: Competitive | Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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 Engine Systems Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, operating, maintaining and repairing Electrical systems, and components on the Hawk aircraft and support equipment. You will be using all resources available to maintain the aircraft to support the demands of the flying operation, thus ensuring delivery of serviceable aircraft to accomplish the contractual operational and flying commitments. You will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, diagnosing faults and administrative support to the AMO as directed by the Rectification 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, its 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
• Aircraft maintenance scheduling
• Maintaining competency and ensuring SQEP levels are within the mandated limits
• Scheduling of personal time to maintain the operational requirement

Planning / Organising

• Ensure 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 constraints the RSAF may apply to the Hawk Fleet.
• Provide support to the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) to ensure delivery of serviceable aircraft to TAGF in order to accomplish the contractual operational and flying commitments.
• Be quality minded, mature, and adopt a positive and proactive approach to aircraft maintenance and support issues.
• Work in close harmony in mixed EE/SN workforce.
• Work on own initiative to resolve complex technical issues.
• Resolve complex technical issues, train technicians, maintain a strong safety culture, fault find and repair assets to maintain daily flying programme.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information to Line Managers to ensure the ETIC schedule is achieved and identify and rectify arising issues during maintenance activities.
• Manage repairable components into supply repair channel, ensuring efficient and effective supply discipline.
• Ensure procedural compliance governing TMDE calibration cycles, support equipment maintenance cycles, and tool control system.

Subordinates

• All personnel shall utilize their knowledge and skills and act as a leader and mentor in training and education of trainees in a multicultural environment.

Report Preparation

• Any reports as directed including training reports carried out in accordance with policy.

Statistics

• Maintenance as directed.

Recruitment Specification

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

Recruitment

Essential:

• Have extensive proven post-qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR 3 years 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.

Desirable:

• Broad aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge.
• Understanding of BAESSA engineering operating procedures.

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 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.