Plans and Scheduling Tech (Level 1)

BAE Systems; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Free recreation facilities

Leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Subsidised recreational facilities

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks a proactive Plans and Scheduling Tech (Level 1) to optimize aircraft and equipment scheduling in support of RSAF operations. The role involves coordinating with MOF, Fleet Management, and other engineering elements to ensure schedules meet mission needs while maintaining airworthiness.

Ideal candidates will have prior aircraft planning experience within a busy military unit, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a high-stakes

Qualifications

• Experience as Aircraft Planner in a busy military unit.
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate multiple activities.
• Knowledge of company processes and aerospace industry.
• Understanding of engineering operations in a Maintenance environment.
• Experience in aviation in Gulf Coast countries preferred.
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• Conscientious approach with meticulous attention to detail.
• Understanding Fleet Management and airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with MOF to keep MSC informed of schedules.
• Plan Daily Flying programme with Fleet Management for Typhoon.
• Schedule Typhoon maintenance into phased plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely scheduling of Typhoon inspections.
• Support maintenance activity planning for unit plans, alerts, mobility and deployment.
• Attend monthly and weekly planning meetings; prepare required paperwork.
• Use RSAF manuals related to Plans and Schedules.
• Coordinate tasks across multiple engineering elements and external agencies.
• Monitor TIs, TQs, and SFIs affecting Typhoon fleet.
• Supervise Plans & Scheduling staff; manage shifts and welfare.
• Deputise for MOF Superintendent during absences.
• Carry out thorough shift handovers.

Skills

Aircraft planning

Coordination

Maintenance planning

Fleet management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description - Plans and Scheduling Tech (Level 1) (00132645)

Plans and Scheduling Tech (Level 1) - 00132645

Plans and Scheduling Tech (Level 1)

Grade: 7

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&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 & 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;

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• 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.
• 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.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation.
• In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

On successfully securing a role yourappointment to Saudi Arabia will initially beon single status.On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you inthe future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of89,600 people in more than 40countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.