Maintenance Squadron Commander/Aircraft Generation Flight (MSC)/(AGF) Support Manager

BAE Systems (New); At Ta'if; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a Maintenance Squadron Commander/Aircraft Generation Flight Support Manager in Taif, Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing personnel and resources for aircraft operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving continuous improvement in maintenance practices. Candidates should have extensive experience in military aviation and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Access to recreational facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience in the maintenance and/or operation of military fast jets.
• Thorough knowledge of airworthiness practices.
• Minimum International English Language Test Scheme – IEL TS 5.5.

Responsibilities

• Control and manage personnel and resources for AGF operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental programs.
• Conduct strategic reviews and implement continuous improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Quality Control

Education

HND/Degree level or equivalent

Recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Squadron Commander/Aircraft Generation Flight (MSC)/(AGF) Support Manager

Salary: Competitive

Grade: GG12

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.

The purpose of this role is to control and manage personnel and resources on behalf of the RSAF pertinent to AGF operational activities in support of the RSAF Operational Flying Squadron. Menage and Coordinate the generation of aircraft to achieve the contracted Operational Reday Rates in accordance with Industry best practice. BAE Systems procedures the Maintenance Organisation Exposition and the RSAF Regulatory Framework.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The overall Safety, Welfare and discipline of all assigned Prime Contractor personnel in conjunction with the Management and Supervisory Team.
• Implementation of the Safety, Health and Environmental program.
• Implementation of safety tours within the AGF.
• Implementation and adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Implementation and compliance with the company Business Management System.
• Compliance with th& Maintenance Organisation Exposition.
• Compliance with the RSAF Regulatory Framework.
• Husbandry across the AGF.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and Responsible Business Conduct.
• Adherence to the correct use of approved data.
• Adherence to the correct use of ESS.
• Mandated training requirements for all assigned personnel.
• Completion of EPDRs for direct reports and review of all EPDRs for assigned personnel as necessary.
• Completion of all QA and Higher HQ technical reports.
• Motivation of all assigned personnel.
• Agree the weekly and monthly flying programme with Operations:
• Implementation of self-audits within the AGF to identify any shortfalls in maintenance practices.
• Adherence to the use and submission of TQs, TPRFs etc
• Adherence to the FOO control program.
• Hold a Letter of Delegation (Form 4);
• Delegation of engineering authority and empowerment of personnel to carry out their duties effectively in order to meet the aims of the AGF.
• Manage aircraft mobility and personnel to support deployments and detachments.
• Adherence to the RSAF Cannibalisation policy.
• Investigating Flight and Ground Safety incidents including follow up reports.
• Ensuring any identified hazards are entered on the hazard database via the monthly Hazard Review Management Meeting.
• Ensuring assigned staff are Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel and are empowered to undertake their roles and responsibilities.
• Carry out Counterpart training of RSAF Engineering Officers.
• Ensuring any mandated requirements are undertaken (30-day ESS QA check etc):
• Undertake strategic reviews of the AGF and challenge current practices to identify potential areas for improvement and efficiency utilising Continuous Improvement.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Must be educated to HND/Degree level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported O’J formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship inindustry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems engineering.
• Must have extensive proven experience in the maintenance and/or operation of military fast Jets
• Extensive proven post qualification experience within a senior management position within an operational military flying environment.
• Thorough knowledge of airworthiness practices
• Minimum International English Language Test Scheme – IEL TS 5.5

Desirable:

• Broad aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge
• An understanding of RAF and /or RSAF engineering operating procedures.
• Attained (or working towards) Chartered Engineer Status.
• Previous experience of managing a fast jet organisation – preferably Typhoon

RECRUITMENT

• Experience serving on an operational military flying unit
• Thorough working knowledge of the AGF activities associated with a Third or Fourth Generation military fast jet aircraft.
• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.
• The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail is also required
• Considerable aerospace and defence company/Industry knowledge
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.

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 your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on 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. 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.