Life Support Superintendent

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

Job Title: Life Support Superintendent

Salary: Competitive

Location: Taif, 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.

Responsible to the Head of Fleet Operations and Typhoon Fleet Operations Manager for the smooth delivery of the Life Support function in Taif.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Defining, delivering and managing the Forward Operations Life Support capabilities in support of the RSAF Typhoon operations across KSA.
• Ensuring adherence to correct engineering practises across KSA.
• Work with Typhoon Operations Manager/Forward Maintenance Team Leader to manage inputs to the TOPR/SAG/SCAR for Forward Operations Engineering and contractual statistics related matters.
• Produce regular manpower and any ad-hoc organisational reports as required highlighting recruitment, RSAF Consolidation, Saudisation and any other related manpower issues.
• Assisting T&E and Life Support to ensure the programmed delivery of all EIS upgrades are embodied and accepted as agreed with the RSAF customer, liaising with key business partners where necessary.
• Support the UK capability delivery teams, in terms of local support, RSAF engagement and adherence to Salam entry into service (EIS).
• Have a detailed understanding of authorisations and understand how Auths are controlled. A good understanding of how to gain additional Auths and provide examples of how an auth’s affects the individual’s organisation. In a practical manner, should be able to express how Auths and qualifications are related to maintenance tasks.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Ex-military with experience serving on a high tempo operational military flying unit, working with Flight Operations.
• Must have attained extensive experience at supervisory / management levels, working in a military aircraft maintenance environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of aircraft Life Support equipment. (Typhoon Preferable)
• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail is also required.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
• Previous experience of conducting On-The-Job training.
• Detailed knowledge of the principal elements of task prioritisation.
• Extensive knowledge of tool procedures in place within the organisation. Be able to use the tool procedures and ensure all Life Support teams comply with these procedures.

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.