IP (Primary)

BAE Systems; Al Majma`ah; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 513,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Leave travel

Health care

Travel allowance

Single status assignment

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking an Instructor Pilot (Primary) to deliver flight and ground training to RSAF cadets at Al Majmaah in accordance with training syllabi and safety standards. You will apply extensive military flying experience and an RAF A2-equivalent qualification to develop cadets, monitor performance, and report on progress, while maintaining cultural awareness and customer focus.

The expatriate package includes competitive salary, rent-free accommodation, health care and

Qualifications

• RAF A2 instructor qualification or equivalent.
• Total flying hours: 1500, 800 on fixed-wing.
• Total Primary/Basic instructional hours: 400.
• Maximum contract age: 55.
• Experience as Flying Instructor with military flying training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flight and ground training to cadets per RSAF syllabus.
• Identify safety risks and propose mitigations.
• Provide air operations expertise on request.
• Generate reports for Squadron Supervisory staff.
• Maintain cultural awareness with the customer.
• Monitor cadet progress and advise on issues.
• Deliver ground training lectures as scheduled.

Skills

Flying Instructor

Military flying training

RAF A2 qualification

Primary instruction

Job description

Instructor Pilot (Primary)

Location: Al Majmaah, 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.

The Instructor Pilot (Primary) delivers the flight and ground training service to the cadets that have been assigned to them in accordance with the business objectives.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform flying operations and cadet training in accordance with KSA Company Flying Regulations and RSAF Rules and Regulations.
• Identify aviation safety risks and make mitigating recommendations to Squadron Supervisor. Have a working knowledge of SafeTal incident reporting and be familiar with the flying operations Hazard (Risk) Log in both the Hazard and FORM modules.
• Provide air operations subject matter expertise to Squadron Supervisor when requested.
• Perform duties and delegated tasks from the Squadron Supervisor as directed.
• Highlight Cadet training issues to Squadron Supervisory staff.
• Follow Squadron Supervisor policies and processes.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of Cadets assigned to you and advise Squadron Supervisory staff of any issues.
• Generate reports as required by Squadron Supervisory staff.
• Maintain cultural awareness with the customer at all times.
• Conform to required standards and operating procedures in keeping with customer needs.
• Monitor the Aviation Safety culture within the Squadron to ensure adherence to required standards.
• Self-monitor fatigue levels in accordance with the King Faisal Air Academy (KFAA) Aircrew Fatigue Management Plan and highlight any concerns to Squadron Supervisory staff.
• Advise the Squadron Supervisor of factors adversely affecting safe operations.
• Provide ground training lectures to cadets as scheduled by your unit

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

As an Instructor Pilot (Primary) 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 (Primary) you will need the following qualifications and experience:

• A highly experienced Flying Instructor with military flying training experience, and obtained an RAF A2 instructor qualification (or equivalent) for Primary or Basic instruction.
• Where you are not ex-military you will be required to provide documentation from a military establishment showing you are performing at this level.
• Accumulated a minimum of 1500 total flying hours, 800 of which must be on fixed wing aircraft
• Accumulated a minimum of 400 total Primary or Basic flying instructional hours.
• Be a maximum age of 55 when contracted.
• Have good people development competencies
• High levels of interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate, influence and direct Saudi cadets both in the air and on the ground.
• Any shortfall in the above requirements is subject to customer approval.

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.