Life Support Operations Lead - Typhoon (KSA)

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free housing

Free recreation facilities

Generous leave

Travel allowance

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Life Support Superintendent in Taif to lead forward operations, ensuring Life Support capabilities for RSAF Typhoon across KSA.

You will work with the Forward Maintenance Team, maintain engineering standards, and produce reports on manpower, Saudisation, and project metrics, with opportunities for career progression in a multinational defence environment.

Qualifications

• Ex-military with high-tempo operational flying unit background.
• Experience supervising in a military aircraft maintenance environment.
• Thorough knowledge of Life Support equipment (Typhoon preferred).
• Experience in Gulf Coast region aviation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience conducting On-The-Job training.

Responsibilities

• Define, deliver and manage Forward Operations Life Support for RSAF Typhoon across KSA.
• Ensure adherence to correct engineering practices across KSA.
• Coordinate inputs to TOPR/SAG/SCAR for Forward Operations engineering and statistics.
• Produce regular manpower and ad-hoc reports highlighting recruitment and Saudisation.
• Support EIS upgrades and liaise with RSAF customers and partners.
• Assist UK capability delivery teams with local support and RSAF engagement.
• Understand auths and how to gain additional Auths, linking to maintenance tasks.

Skills

Ex-military

Supervisory leadership

Life Support equipment

Aviation maintenance

Gulf region experience

On-the-job training

Job description

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Life Support Superintendent in Taif to lead forward operations, ensuring Life Support capabilities for RSAF Typhoon across KSA.

You will work with the Forward Maintenance Team, maintain engineering standards, and produce reports on manpower, Saudisation, and project metrics, with opportunities for career progression in a multinational defence environment.