Lead Avionics Technician (Typhoon) – Military Fast-Jet Ops

BAE Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave and leave allowance

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a Supervisor for Typhoon Avionics in Saudi Arabia. The role involves coordinating maintenance manpower across multiple duties, ensuring data compliance, and supporting QA processes in a fast jet environment.

Essentially, you will manage supervisor-level tasks with a background in aircraft systems, English fluency, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach, including liaison with Avionic Supt and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have HNC level or recognised equivalent with related work training.
• Recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry or military.
• Must have Typhoon Avionic Systems experience with a formal Q annotation.
• 3 years post-qualification experience in military fast jet maintenance at supervisor level.

Responsibilities

• Allocate manpower to maintenance, flight line, EOR and Hit Team duties.
• Demand aircraft spares and raise TPRFs against approved data.
• Raise TQs for aircraft-related anomalies and carry out PMDS downloads.
• Assess SHM and EHM as required and review changes to approved data.
• Conduct supervisory inspections and ensure all manhours are recorded.
• Maintain tool control procedures and liaise with Avionic Supt.
• Support QA and higher HQ reporting; implement continuous improvements.
• Assist technicians in troubleshooting and support aircrew debriefs as needed.
• Ensure shift handovers, data accuracy, and stock monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Initiative

Coordination

Education

HNC level or recognised equivalent

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Tools

ESS

Job description

BAE Systems seeks a Supervisor for Typhoon Avionics in Saudi Arabia. The role involves coordinating maintenance manpower across multiple duties, ensuring data compliance, and supporting QA processes in a fast jet environment.

Essentially, you will manage supervisor-level tasks with a background in aircraft systems, English fluency, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach, including liaison with Avionic Supt and continuous improvement initiatives.