Fleet Planner

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Health care scheme

Leave and travel allowance

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks a Fleet Planner to manage and plan the RSAF Typhoon fleet from Taif, ensuring alignment with fleet plans and airworthiness requirements.

You will monitor usage metrics, develop maintenance programmes, and coordinate with ISDA and technical teams to optimise fleet availability. A background in aeronautical engineering and data analysis is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC, or equivalent, in an Aeronautical / Mechanical engineering discipline, with relevant maintenance/management experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft fleet management principles and continuing airworthiness would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with the Typhoon fleet management requirements and ESS usage is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support tactical and strategic fleet plans for endorsement by the TSC Commander.
• Monitor Flying Hour and Fatigue Index consumption across the Typhoon fleet.
• Create maintenance activity programmes and assess impact on fleet availability.
• Review TI requirements with partners to propose embodiment strategies.
• Coordinate reviews of ISDA reports and initiate actions as needed.
• Lead ad-hoc analysis of Typhoon sub-system data to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Fleet management

Data analysis

Education

HNC in Aeronautical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Fleet Planner

Salary: Competitive

Location: Taif, 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.

To perform fleet management and planning within the Fleet Management section of the Typhoon Support Centre (TSC) at Taif, KSA, in order to ensure that the RSAF Typhoon fleet is effectively managed and maintained in accordance with RSAF fleet plans and mandatory continuing airworthiness requirements, reporting to the Fleet Plans and Statement of Requirement (SoR) Team Leader

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the creation of tactical and strategic fleet management plans for endorsement by the TSC Commander (TSC Cdr), taking in to account scheduled maintenance requirements, modifications and capability upgrades.
• Monitor Flying Hour (FH) and Fatigue Index (FI) consumption across the Typhoon fleet and compile reports / recommendations for TSC Cdr’s approval in order to support fleet planning activities and ensure effective distribution of airframe life consumption.
• Creation of Typhoon maintenance activity programmes issued through ESS updates in conjunction with Forward Operations and TSC Business Data in order to assess impact on fleet availability and recommend appropriate planning strategy.
• Review Technical Instruction (TI) requirements with TSC Business Data personnel, Forward Operations and Supply in order to assess impact on fleet and recommend effective embodiment strategy for endorsement by the TSC Cdr.
• Monitor maintenance scheduling effectiveness and compliance of Typhoon fleet against approved maintenance programme requirements.
• Co-ordinate review of reports and recommendations issued by TSC In Service Data Analysis (ISDA) team in conjunction with TSC Technical Specialists and Forward Operations personnel in order determine appropriate actions or initiate further investigation.
• Initiate ad-hoc analysis of Typhoon sub-system data by TSC ISDA team and relevant Technical Specialists in order to identify trends and opportunities for development and improvements.
• Direct ad-hoc analysis of specific system in-service data by TSC ISDA and Technical Specialists in order to perform the Fleet Management task.
• Develop and maintain TSC Processes and Procedures relating to fleet management and planning.
• Generate and maintain status reports relevant to fleet management.
• Undertake any additional, reasonable, tasks as may from time to time be requested by TSC and RSAF management.
• Assist with providing structured On-the-Job training for RSAF and/or Saudi National fleet management staff, in form of training, coaching, work experience and mentoring as appropriate.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Qualified to HNC, or equivalent, in an Aeronautical / Mechanical engineering discipline, with at least experience in an aircraft support/maintenance management.
• Knowledge of aircraft fleet management principles and practices, including the requirements for continuing airworthiness management would be advantageous.
• A knowledge of the Typhoon fleet management requirements of the Engineering Support System (ESS) and use of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes would be advantageous

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 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

• 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 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.