ELP Specialist

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Saudi Arabia seeks an ELP Specialist to support logistics for aircraft maintenance. This role requires a NVQ3 qualification and significant maintenance experience in an aviation environment. The ELP Specialist will address maintenance priorities, manage engineering processes, and liaise with technical teams to ensure high standards in military logistics support. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including rent-free accommodation and a full healthcare scheme.

Benefits

Rent-free accommodation

Free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience in an operational aircraft environment.
• Experience in a relevant management role.
• Working knowledge of EASA Part 145.

Responsibilities

• Authorize Asset Conditioning Recommendations for maintenance plans.
• Examine Asset’s Technical Records including IMS.
• Coordinate Technical Support Teams for data clarity.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

User experience with ESS

Education

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

Job description

Job Description – ELP Specialist (AGE) (00133514)

ELP Specialist (AGE) – 00133514

Grade: 6

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 ELP Specialist is located in Taif and is part of the Engineering Logistics Portal (ELP) organisation. The ELP combines engineering and supply expertise to give leadership, focus, co‑ordination, planning and direction to the logistics effort supporting Forward, Depth and Scheduled Maintenance Upgrade (SMU) Functions.

This role involves the input of engineering expertise into the logistics support process, so that ‘Time Change’ assets and other supply & maintenance issues are subject to engineering scrutiny and input if required. As well as directing support to Forward, Depth and SMU Maintenance functions this role will also assist with the allocation and prioritisation of assets into the 22 Maintenance Shops on site so that Priority and Routine Kanban demands are met in a timely and efficient manner.

The Integrated Maintenance System (IMS) has been introduced at Taif, to maximise the output and efficiency of logistics support to Operations. This role is to ensure that IMS capabilities are used to the full to maximise output, control costs and meet KPI’s.

Job Accountabilities

• Review and authorise as necessary, ‘Asset Conditioning Recommendations’, for Verification of scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repair plans and solutions.
• Confirm assets are on the respective Component Maintenance Facilities Capability List (C-List) which will be implemented with the ELP.
• Examine the Asset’s Technical Records including ESS, ERC and IMS (Maintenix (Mtx)).
• Fault / Failure and other reasons for removal from the aircraft, AGE or assembly.
• Lifing or near lifing issues associated with the Asset.
• Applicability of any National Instructions (NI’s) or any Engineering Instructions (EI’s).
• Raise faults accordingly and against the Asset within IMS (Mtx).
• Determine Component Repair Plans in Trilogi View (TV) to assess the required Scheduled Maintenance and allowable Unscheduled Repair tasks in line with the KSA Maintenance Policy (MPOL).
• Deliver the component maintenance and or repair tasking for the appropriate ML2 Component Maintenance Facility by creating and assigning the necessary Work Packages (WP’s) in IMS (Mtx).
• Ensure that all tasking aligns with Approved Data including any relevant Datasets, Procedures, Engineering (EI’s) and Technical Queries (TQ’s).
• Coordinate the relevant Technical Support Team(s) to either challenge the content, clarify, or provide new data to address any errors or omissions using the TQ process. Also carry out any follow up Technical Publication Request (TPRF) action or Policy amendment documentation.
• Manage tasked Work Processes (WP’s) ensuring completion by the ‘Part 145’ Component Maintenance Facility and complete the necessary data transfer and system updates.
• Inform of, ‘Issue Resolution Process’, and ensure any deviations including additions, changes, deletions and deferrals from the tasked WP are correctly authorised and documented in IMS, ESS and other databases as required.
• Condemn, ML4 and Beyond Repair (Scrap) inventory.
• Take a pro‑active approach to your annual performance appraisal.
• With line manager support, acquire all necessary delegated authorisations to perform your role, ensuring validity dates do not expire.
• Complete all mandated training, ensuring training validity dates remain current.
• Complete any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by your line management.

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 agreed by Maintenance & Continuing Airworthiness (M&CA).
• Have extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR continuous experience on same aircraft type.
• Have experience in a relevant management role.
• Must have experience working knowledge of EASA Part 145.
• Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment specific training if required.
• Holds 2nd signature.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
• User experience and access and training on Engineering Support System (ESS).
• Understanding of UK Military and BAE Systems logistics supply chain processes and procedures.
• 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.
• Understanding of the Integrated Maintenance Solutions (IMS).
• An understanding of, ‘Forward Aircraft Squadron Operations’, ‘Depth Maintenance Operations’ and BAE Systems aircraft production methods.
• The understanding of Maintenance Line 1 (ML1), ML2, Production & Design (P&D) testing and WSSR Test concept and capabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the Data Sheets and processes relevant to the user’s area.
• Excellent communicator with good stakeholder and customer management skills.

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.