MOF Team Leader — Typhoon Aircraft Maintenance

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Health care scheme

Leave and travel allowance

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks a MOF Team Leader to drive day-to-day management of the Maintenance Operations Flight. You will ensure qualified personnel, enforce procedures, and coordinate with RSAF and ILOC to sustain aircraft availability at Taif and during deployments.

The role requires proven leadership, extensive fast-jet maintenance experience, and strong English communication in a high-tempo environment. Expatriate benefits and living arrangements are provided in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
• Proven potential/actual leadership ability in a high tempo aircraft maintenance delivery driven environment.
• Proven managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on 3rd and/or 4th Generation military aircraft at Supervisor level or equivalent.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Must have extensive proven post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, within an operational military flying environment
• 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.
• Fluent in English
• The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Control and supervision of all engineering and maintenance operations personnel within their area of responsibility.
• POC with the ILOC to implement HQ strategy within the maintenance organisation.
• Ensuring that all continuing airworthiness and maintenance operations activities are carried out by qualified personnel.
• Ensuring activities within their control are covered by the appropriate delegated authorities.
• Adhere to RSAF procedures and promote Health and Safety practices within their area.
• Maintain MOF local procedures and orders for quick reference.
• Ensure accurate reporting of aircraft status and related authorisations.
• Oversee training and career development of subordinates.
• Coordinate Engineering & Logistical support for Typhoon A/C at Taif or on operations.
• Drive continuous improvement through RSAF CI processes.
• Plan and monitor maintenance to meet deployments of Typhoon AGF.
• Provide advisory measures to MOFC/MSC to protect maintenance performance.
• Manage daily Flying Programme asset allocation.
• Carry out counterpart training for RSAF Maintenance Officers.
• Ensure MOF day-to-day operations have qualified manpower.
• Control aircraft movement to meet QRA and training flights; ensure timely servicing.
• Prepare and present Daily Maintenance Brief to MSC and senior management.
• Attend meetings on behalf of MOF Commander about Fleet issues.
• Monitor Fleet Plan for flying hours and fatigue index.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

HNC or equivalent

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Job description

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks a MOF Team Leader to drive day-to-day management of the Maintenance Operations Flight. You will ensure qualified personnel, enforce procedures, and coordinate with RSAF and ILOC to sustain aircraft availability at Taif and during deployments.

The role requires proven leadership, extensive fast-jet maintenance experience, and strong English communication in a high-tempo environment. Expatriate benefits and living arrangements are provided in Saudi Arabia.