Plans and Scheduling Tech

BAE Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Plans and Scheduling Tech Level 1 to support the RSAF aircraft fleet in Taif. Based in a military aviation maintenance environment, you will coordinate with MOF and Fleet Planning to ensure timely and accurate Typhoon aircraft scheduling and maintenance alignment.

You will supervise staff, deputise for the MOF Superintendent when required, and participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Aircraft Planner conducting allocation and planning activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate activities and influence decisions.
• Fluent in English and able to operate in a military aviation maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with MOF to inform MSC and staff of maintenance capability and schedule effectiveness.
• Coordinate daily flying programme and ensure tail numbers align with fleet management plans.
• Schedule Typhoon aircraft into phased maintenance to minimise flying disruption.
• Ensure timely scheduling of inspection requirements and maintenance activity planning.
• Prepare for Phased maintenance input meetings and relevant paperwork.
• Monitor TIs, TQs and SFIs impacting the Typhoon fleet and supervise section staff.
• Deputise for the MOF Superintendent during periods of absence and manage shift handovers.

Skills

Aircraft Planning

Scheduling

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

English

Job description

Plans and Scheduling Tech Level 1 Grade 7 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 Plans and Scheduling P amp S is responsible to the Maintenance Operations Flight MOF Commander for the efficient and effective scheduling of aircraft and equipment to meet both mission and maintenance requirements additionally he is responsible for training of assigned RSAF personnel

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coordination with Maintenance Operations Flight MOF to ensure that the Maintenance Squadron Commander MSC and their staff of advised of maintenance capability problem areas and the effectiveness of schedules Co-ordination of the Daily Flying programme working closely with the Fleet Management Function and Operations to ensure Tail Numbers allocated are in line with the Fleet management Plan and in the correct configuration for required operations Coordination with Fleet Planning to ensure accurate scheduling of all Typhoon aircraft into phased Maintenance to minimise impact on the flying achievement and maximise efficiency within the Depth Maintenance environment Accurate and Timely Scheduling of all Typhoon inspection requirements Coordination of the maintenance activity planning actions in support of all unit plans and alerts mass loading mobility and deployment severe weather and similar situations for Typhoon aircraft Attendance at and participation in the monthly and weekly operational and maintenance planning meetings Preparation for and organisation of the Phased maintenance input meetings and the preparation of required paperwork for such meetings Be able to use the RSAF Manuals related to the Plans and Schedules position Be familiar with the maintenance support organisation their capabilities and operations in order to coordinate tasks which involve the participation of more than one engineering element of the Stn including external agencies Monitor the tracking of relevant TIs TQs and SFIs that have a direct impact on the Typhoon Fleet Supervision of assigned manpower to the Plans amp Scheduling section responsible for Shift management quality of output welfare and career development of all assigned staff Deputise for the MOF Superintendent during periods of absence Carrying out thorough shift handovers

Essential

Demonstrable experience working as an Aircraft Planner conducting Aircraft Allocation and planning activities on a busy, military operational flying unit. 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

Desirable

An understanding of engineering operations procedures within a Maintenance environment . 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. A track record of understanding Fleet Management and its importance in airworthiness.