Forward Armament Technician Supervisor

BAE Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Saudi Arabia seeks a maintenance supervisor to oversee armament aircraft maintenance activities and supervise RSAF Trainees on the Typhoon Flying programme. The role focuses on achieving operational readiness in line with industry best practices and company procedures.

The successful candidate will possess extensive post-qualification maintenance experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant technical qualifications, with SEC registration as applicable.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification, practical maintenance experience within an operational flying aircraft environment.
• Strong leadership and ability to supervise engineering personnel at all levels.
• Formal qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant discipline or equivalent acceptable to M&CA; SEC registration where required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Education

NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC technical qualification

Saudi Engineering Council Registration

Job description

To carry out Armament aircraft maintenance activities and Supervise the Consolidation Training OJT of assigned RSAF Technicians and Saudi National BAE Systems Trainees in support of the RSAF Typhoon Flying programme and generate aircraft to achieve the contracted Operational Ready Rates in accordance with best industry practice BAE Systems procedures the Maintenance Organisation Exposition and the RSAF Regulatory Framework

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Have extensive post qualification, practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR sunstantial on Typhoon experience.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
• 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 required, Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration.

Desirable:

• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.
• Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.