Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) Technician

BAE Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced HMSS Technician to support RSAF Typhoon operations across the Kingdom. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on HMSS, adhere to approved data, and work within a team to sustain aircrew life support equipment.

The role requires awareness of Continuing Airworthiness terminology, proper documentation, and the ability to escalate anomalies. You will contribute to performance reporting and safety standards while aligning with local

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Aircrew Life Support Equipment & HMSS on operational units.
• Qualification: NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC or equivalent technical path.
• Thorough knowledge of HMSS maintenance, fault finding and fitting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HMSS capabilities in support of RSAF Typhoon operations across KSA.
• Aware of Continuing Airworthiness principles and their application to maintenance.
• Report accidents and incidents in a controlled, confidential manner.
• Ensure correct engineering practices and use of approved data.
• Contribute to performance statistics and task prioritisation.

Skills

Aircrew Life Support

Leadership

Mentoring

Fault finding

Planning & scheduling

Education

NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level

Technical apprenticeship

Tools

HMSS maintenance procedures

Aircraft Life Support equipment

Job description

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 This role is responsible to ensure that all personnel engaged in activities within this Area of Responsibility follow effective Safety SHE and Quality Assurance including compliance with all related regulations policies and procedures Delivery of customer requirements in order to sustain and build aircrew relationships Attending meetings at the request of key stakeholders to provide any relevant information pertaining to the performance of the HMSS Bay You will assist in the generation of reports relating to the overall performance of the HMSS Bay Conducting maintenances scheduled and unscheduled repairs of HMSS in accordance with the Approved Technical Data and procedures Supporting the Saudisation process through OJT You will adhere to approved Maintenance data and highlighting any anomalies when they arise Completing any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by your Line Management You will be able to work as an effective team member contributing guidance to others when needed and be proactive in the seeking of tasks from superiors when required Following local work process within the bay highlighting any inconsistencies or possible improvements to all Line Managers You will have awareness of some Continuing Airworthiness CA terminology including an understanding of the topic amp will have received a CA Awareness brief

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 amp recording of all engineering practises in line with 2nd amp 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 amp control including a working knowledge of 1st amp 2nd signature responsibilities
• Ensuring strict adherence to correct engineering practises and usage of approved data
• Generation of statistics relating to the overall performance and usage of HMSS
• Control of Supply amp 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

Leadership Competencies

• Set Direction amp 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 Take Others with You
• Understand's 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

Essential

• Extensive proven experience within the field of 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 their employment in this role.