NDI Specialist

Aviation Jobsearch; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 402,000 - 453,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the aerospace sector is looking for an experienced Aerospace Engineer in the Makkah Region of Saudi Arabia, offering a salary range of £80,000 - £90,000. The role requires maintenance activities related to Non-Destructive Inspection for Typhoon operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, along with specialised NDI qualifications. Strong leadership and compliance with safety procedures are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Aerospace Engineers / Aeronautical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Supervisory experience in aerospace maintenance.
• Specialised qualification in NDI methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance activities of Non-Destructive Inspection.
• Manage manpower and coordinate with supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

5+ years of practical maintenance experience

Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification

Leadership skills

Understanding of EASA Part 145

Education

Recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level

Job description

Morson Edge Verified

Saudi Arabia

Aerospace Engineers / Aeronautical Engineer

Onsite

£80,000 - £90,000

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Role Objective & Outline Responsibility

To undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities of Non-Destructive Inspection in support of Typhoon operations and in accordance with the RSAF Typhoon maintenance policy, ensuring that all Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and associated Quality Management System.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertaking all NDI activities within the scope of the NDI test regime.
• Ensuring all tasks are undertaken in accordance with company/RSAF procedures and processes.
• Ensure that all electronic data systems are utilized correctly within process and adhere to operating procedures.
• Ensuring that all personnel engaged in activities in areas under his control follow the correct engineering practices, observe safety precautions and that as far as is reasonably practicable no one is exposed to any unnecessary or uncontrolled risk.
• In the absence of the work centre supervisor, he is to manage the available manpower by coordinating with his Specialist Supervisors to ensure aircraft generation.
• Depth Management and Customer general information is readily available either upon request.
• Ensure all quality aspects of the tasks are complied with, and to the highest standards.
• Ensure shift handovers are carried out without ambiguity and that daily diaries are maintained.
• Ensure all tasks are undertaken in the specified timescales to support the AGF.
• The prompt investigation of all components returned as defective, especially when subject to an incident report.
• Ensure that all health and safety aspects of the task are fully complied with and that all necessary protective equipment is available and serviceable and is used on each relevant task.
• Ensure all tasks are undertaken using the correct tooling and adherence to tool control procedures are maintained.

Essential

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA.
• Have at least 5 years post qualification practical maintenance experience supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training.
• Have attained Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification (e.g. EN4179, ASNT, PCN) in at least 4 methods (PT, MT, ET and UT)
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.

Desirable

• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.
• Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.
• Supervisory experience within the area of definition.
• An understanding of RAF and /or RSAF engineering operating procedures.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
• Previous experience of delivering work place training.
• An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.
• Holds 2nd signature.

Core (q3) Functional Competencies

The post holder will have the following background:

• Demonstrate knowledge / understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.

Must have experience on fast-jets

• Must Have Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification (e.g. EN4179, ASNT, PCN) in at least 4 methods (PT, MT, ET and UT)
• Must have experience working knowledge of EASA Part 145
• High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision-making

Product Safety & SHE Responsibilities

Safety Culture is defined as an organisation’s values and behaviors - modelled by its leaders and internalised by its team members.

SHE Responsibilities

• Compliance with local SHE Plan.
• Accident/Incident information collation and reporting.
• Attendance at local SHE meetings and reviews

The incumbent and the NDI Specialist are to comply with all mandated

SHE Training Including

• Completion of SHE Induction
• Be Safe course for Professional Staff
• Fire Awareness - all employees

Safety

• Comply with the Salam Enterprise Safety and Environmental Management Plan and where appropriate, any associated sub-project safety management plans.
• Highlight any safety concerns to line managers to inform the Salam Safety Case.