Instructor Pilot (Basic)

BAE Systems; Al Majma`ah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Instructor Pilot (Basic) with a forward-thinking company, providing flying training for Royal Saudi Air Force Pilots. This role requires extensive flying experience and a commitment to developing cadets' skills. You will enjoy competitive compensation, rent-free accommodation, and a comprehensive health care scheme. Join a skilled workforce dedicated to delivering advanced technology-led solutions in defense and aerospace. If you are passionate about aviation and training, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Rent-free accommodation

Full health care scheme

Generous leave and travel allowance

Access to recreation facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1500 total flying hours, with 800 on fixed-wing aircraft.
• 400 total Basic flying instructional hours required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct cadets in flying missions according to Royal Saudi Air Force syllabi.
• Communicate and influence cadets both in the air and on the ground.

Skills

Military Flying Instruction

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

RAF A2 Instructor Qualification

Job description

INSTRUCTOR PILOT (BASIC)

An exciting opportunity is available to join BAE Systems as an Instructor Pilot (Basic), instructing on the PC-21 based in Al-Majmaah.

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. As part of this arrangement, BAE Systems provides flying training for Royal Saudi Air Force Pilots. Applicants for this role require the following:

Skills and Experience

As an Instructor Pilot (Basic), you will be responsible to the Head of Flying (KFAA) for flying instructional missions for cadets in accordance with appropriate Royal Saudi Air Force training syllabi.

To be eligible for the role of Instructor Pilot (Basic), you will need the following qualifications and experience:

1. Be a highly experienced military or ex-military Flying Instructor with an RAF A2 instructor qualification (or equivalent) for Basic instruction.
2. Accumulated a minimum of 1500 total flying hours, 800 of which must be on fixed-wing aircraft.
3. Accumulated a minimum of 400 total Basic flying instructional hours, of which 100 hours will have been flown within the last 12 months.
4. Be a maximum age of 51 when contracted.
5. Have good people development competencies.
6. High levels of interpersonal skills.
7. The ability to communicate, influence, and direct Saudi cadets both in the air and on the ground.

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. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. 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 a 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.

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 and a full health care scheme.

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 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.