Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) Technician

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Saudi Arabia seeks a Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) Technician. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations while delivering maintenance and repair on HMSS. This role requires extensive experience in Aircrew Life Support Equipment and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including accommodations and health care. Join a skilled team dedicated to advanced defense solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Generous leave allowance

Access to recreational facilities

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
• Thorough working knowledge of HMSS maintenance.
• Proven ability to supervise engineering personnel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Safety and Quality Assurance regulations.
• Deliver customer requirements and generate performance reports.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs of HMSS.

Skills

Extensive proven experience with Aircrew Life Support Equipment & HMSS

Coaching and mentoring techniques

Leadership skills

Ability to adapt to customer requirements

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Tools

HMSS maintenance and test equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) Technician – Grade 7

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We deliver maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

Job Purpose

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.

In this role you will ensure all personnel follow effective Safety, SHE and Quality Assurance regulations, policies and procedures. You will deliver customer requirements, attend meetings, generate performance reports, conduct maintenance and repairs of HMSS, support the Saudisation process through OJT, highlight anomalies, support line management requests, work as a proactive team member, and contribute to process improvements.

Job Accountabilities

• Delivering and managing the HMSS capabilities in support of the RSAF Typhoon operations across KSA.
• Aware of the principles of Continuing Airworthiness and how they apply to your area of maintenance including the terminology used.
• Aware of the limitations of your personal authorisations.
• Familiar with how authorisations, competence and currency affect the completion of maintenance tasks.
• Aware of the need to report all accidents and incidents in controlled and confidential manner.
• Correct completion & recording of all engineering practices in line with 2nd & 3rd signature responsibilities.
• Task prioritisation to ensure no loss in flying capability.
• Segregation and control, including tagging of all materials regardless of serviceability state.
• Job card compilation & control, including a working knowledge of 1st & 2nd signature responsibilities.
• Ensuring strict adherence to correct engineering practices and usage of approved data.
• Generation of statistics relating to the overall performance and usage of HMSS.
• Control of Supply & POL systems including relative document control.
• Have a working knowledge of Tool Control, ensuring correct procedures are in place at all times.
• Awareness of the maintenance planning philosophy. Have an understanding of the distinctive terms used within it and how it relates to your role.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the Aircrew Assisted Escape System (AAES) and the safety requirements of entering and exiting the aircraft cockpit safely. You are always aware of the training for the AAES Typhoon authorisation.

Recruitment Specification

• Extensive proven experience within Aircrew Life Support Equipment & HMSS serving on an operational military flying unit – Typhoon preferred.
• 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.
• Thorough working knowledge of HMSS maintenance, fault finding and fitting procedures.
• Practical experience working on HMSS and associated test equipment.
• Broad experience of coaching and mentoring techniques to supervise and develop others through a training evaluation strategy.
• Able to adapt to rapidly changing customer requirements.
• An understanding of RAF and/or RSAF engineering operating procedures.
• Thorough working knowledge of aircraft Life Support Fast Jet Equipment.
• Preferred experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
• Hold 2nd signature.
• 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 employment.

Recruitment

• High level of interpersonal skill to co‑ordinate a large number of diverse and complex activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct the decision making process at all levels. Experience of multi‑tasking to manage a diverse range of engineering and management activities.
• Conscientious and able to work under pressure as part of the larger management and leadership team.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritise according to operational and customer requirements.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to adjust for a required audience.
• Extensive experience in various Aircraft Engineering environments.
• Leadership, delegation and team building skills for the effective people management.
• Set Direction & Deliver Results.
• Drives Strategic Growth – Delivering work to a high standard.
• Partners with Customers – Communicates clearly with others to deliver on their requirements.
• Generates New Ideas – Applies knowledge and skills to anticipate and solve problems.
• Takes Others with You.
• Understands and Develops Self – Understands own development needs and responds well to feedback.
• Develops People – Helps others to do their jobs.
• Leads and Inspires Teams – Supports team working and values everyone’s contributions.
• Collaborate to Win.
• Takes a Global View – Recognises the benefit of working with different groups.
• Collaborates Across Networks – Builds positive relationships in the workplace.
• Influences Others – Communicates and reasons logically.

Expatriate Employee Benefits

Competitive salary, rent‑free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within company secured accommodation. 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

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.