Mechanical Superintendent

BAE Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent in Taif, Saudi Arabia, to lead maintenance teams supporting RSAF aircraft. The role focuses on scheduling supervision, aircraft spares, data compliance, and continuous improvement to maximise operational readiness.

Essential candidates hold an HNC or equivalent with a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship and Typhoon ME systems experience, plus extensive senior supervision in a military fast-jet context and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent with formal workplace training.
• Completed recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship.
• Typhoon Mechanical Systems experience with Q annotation.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in military fast jet maintenance at senior supervisor level.
• Fluent in English and able to communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Allocate supervisor manpower to maintenance activities.
• Coordinate supervision for flight line duties and EOR/Hit Team tasks.
• Demand aircraft spares and raise TPRFs/TQs for anomalies.
• Carry out PMDS downloads, SHM/EHM analysis as required.
• Conduct senior supervisory inspections and shift handovers.
• Ensure tool control and adherence to approved data.
• Support QA, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with the Mechanical Senior Superintendent to keep authorisations up to date.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication/influence

Management skills

Coaching

English fluent

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Typhoon Mechanical Systems experience (Q annotation)

Senior supervisor experience in military fast jet maintenance

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical 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 To control and manage personnel and resources pertinent to AGF Mechanical Trade activities in support of the RSAF Operational Flying Squadrons along with assisting the co-ordination and generation of aircraft to maximise the Operational Ready Rates in accordance with the RSAF Regulatory Framework

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Allocating supervisor manpower to maintenance activities
• Allocating supervisor manpower for flight line duties
• Allocating manpower for EOR and Hit Team duties
• Demanding aircraft spares
• Raising TPRFs against approved data
• Raising TQs for any aircraft related anomalies
• Carry out PMDS downloads and assess arisings including SHM and EHM analysis as required
• Completing PIP for his assigned manpower and identifying and training requirements
• Liaise with the Mechanical Senior Supt to ensure all engineering authorisations are up to date
• Carrying out thorough shift handovers
• Ensure tool control procedures are carried out
• Ensure adherence to approved data
• Ensure good husbandry practices are observed and maintained
• Support the QA and higher HQ reporting process
• Identifying and implementing continuous Improvement that will support operations
• Support aircrew debriefs as required
• Provide assistance to the Supervisors in troubleshooting fault finding as necessary
• Carry out required senior Supervisory inspections and checks as and when required by the approved data
• Confirm job completion to the Rectification Controller Maintenance Advisor
• Review any changes to the approved data that impacts upon his trade data modules TyIMPs TTPs etc
• Ensure all Supervisor manhours are accurately recorded either on ESS for aircraft maintenance or in a local log for non-ESS assigned tasks
• Welfare and discipline of all assigned staff under his control in conjunction with other Management and Supervisory staff
• Provide advice and guidance to the assigned supervisors

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry military or similar qualification in aircraft systems
• Must have previous Typhoon Mechanical Systems experience with a formal Q annotation
• Must have extensive post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support at Senior Supervisor level within an operational military flying environment and proven ability to manage all levels of engineering personnel
• Good level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate influence and direct decision making
• Good understanding of company processes and procedures and industry knowledge
• Excellent management skills
• Excellent coaching skills for supervisor development
• Fluent in English

Desirable

• An understanding of engineering operating procedures
• Proven Managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on 3rd and or 4th Generation military aircraft at Senior Supervisor level or equivalent
• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred
• The ability to act upon his own initiative within the scope of his job
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality