Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Senior Specialist

BAE Systems Detica; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Detica is seeking a Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Senior Specialist in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on maintaining aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive NDI qualifications and a strong background in aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment.
• Experience in NDI with proficiency in methods (PT, MT, ET, UT).
• Understanding of RAF and RSAF engineering operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Manage manpower and ensure aircraft generation.
• Support NDI Lead in addressing QA reports and training.

Skills

Leadership skills

Supervisory experience

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification (EN4179, ASNT, PCN)

Job description

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.

This role is responsible 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 BAE Systems Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and associated Quality Management System.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Undertaking all NDI activities within the scope of the NDI test regime.
• Deputising for the NDI Lead when required to do so.
• Managing the available manpower by coordinating with his Specialist Supervisors to ensure aircraft generation,
• Submission of TQs and TPRF including the embodiment of all Technical Instructions and Modifications.
• Ensure that all electronic data systems are utilized correctly within process and adhere to operating procedures.
• That Depth Management & Customers reporting is readily available.
• Support the NDI Lead in the management of the facilities ensuring that damage or defects to equipment or buildings is reported promptly to the correct organizations and followed through to a full conclusion.
• 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 risks.
• Ensure shift handovers are carried out without ambiguity and that daily diaries are maintained.
• Adherence to tool control procedures and the carrying out of random checks of the assigned specialist tool kits (100% checks, damaged tools).
• Carry out independent checks of the airworthiness tool for consistency and accuracy.
• Support the NDI Lead in addressing any QA or higher HQ reports including investigations.
• Making ready and available to submit, equipment for calibration in accordance with local procedures as required.
• Support and promote the spot it report it , SORT and FOD prevention programs. Raising any Report of Item Discrepancy (ROID) or deficiency paperwork for items received from supply that are damaged or considered not fit for purpose.
• Provide assistance as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for his trade in trouble shooting/fault finding as necessary.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR extensive experience on same aircraft type
• Have attained Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification (e.g. EN4179, ASNT, PCN) in at least 4 methods (PT, MT, ET and UT)
• Holds 2nd signature.
• Equipment specific training and relevant type training ( Q Course) if required.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
• Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge
• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.
• Proven 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 workplace training.
• An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.

RECRUITMENT

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 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.

Company Industry

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area

• Flight Operations (Pilots
• Technical Staff

Keywords

• Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Senior Specialist

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