PTT Support Technician Supervisor BAE Systems Engineering 06:59

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

Job summary

BAE Systems in Taif, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a PTT Support Technician Supervisor with a strong avionics and maintenance background to oversee PTT, air Elec, and battery maintenance activities on-site. You will review practices, manage manpower, and ensure readiness of shop equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires 7+ years post-qualification maintenance experience or 3 years on the same aircraft type, plus supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership and ability to supervise engineering personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance practices and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure readiness of shop equipment and proper calibration scheduling.
• Oversee personnel development and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Avionics backgnd

RAF/RSAF procedures

Training delivery

Education

NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in technical discipline

Saudi SCE membership requirement

Tools

ESS reporting system

Job description

# PTT Support Technician Supervisor Required in Taif, KSA**Job Title:** PTT Support Technician Supervisor**Company Name:** BAE Systems**Job Location:** Taif, Saudi Arabia**Work Mode:** On-site**Job Reference/ID:** 00139259**Job Description / Role:**BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain.The PTT Support Technician Supervisor will be accountable to their Primary Line Manager, with direct access to a Secondary Line Manager to address issues within the PTT, air Elec, and battery maintenance. This role involves reviewing maintenance practices, identifying capacity for improvements, and ensuring operational readiness of shop equipment.**Key Responsibilities:*** Undertake review of maintenance and challenge current practices and identify potential capacity for improvements within the organisation.* Recognising any malpractice that could affect the airworthiness or safety of the assigned components or personnel within their area of responsibility and raising the issue/concern to the Senior Maintenance Manager.* Ensuring that the necessary manpower and facilities resource are available, in accordance with company policies to enable their organisations to perform their duties and any contractual obligations.* Monitor standards of the personnel within their organisation in order to identify any negative trends, non-conformities or motivational deficiencies.* Accountable and responsible for all person’s development reports within their direct and indirect line management, within their Area of Responsibility.* Provide a working environment of trust, where all employees of whom are professionals, each have a clear understanding of what standard of behaviour is considered acceptable or unacceptable, following the companies “Code of Conduct”.* Provide training, consolidation and counterpart development activities to the BAE Systems personnel.* Ensure all tasks are completed within designated timeframes to support Forward Maintenance and SMU activities.* Ensure operational readiness of shop equipment and schedule necessary calibrations.* Report and monitor damage or deficiencies to equipment and infrastructure using the correct media (e.g., IDR, MDR, CAR, SORT, 1400-61, etc.).* Maintain an anti-FOD surveillance and report potential hazards.* Ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out and meet the highest quality standards, including recording of maintenance carried out on the airworthiness tool (ESS) and Maintenance Tool (IMS).* Conduct oversight checks to ensure high standards of shop husbandry.* Ensure the TTP131 spreadsheet reflects any forecasted planning, highlight any deficiencies or delivery/ FDD issues with consumables & PPE.* Ensure the serviceability of all PTT items, ensuring replacement demand registered.* Ensure the database for PTT, ensuring all results are recorded for samples.* Ensure the wiring husbandry training syllabus is relevant and undertake the annual training for all required personnel.* Ensure effective communication and coordination with maintenance teams, engineering departments, and management.**Experience Required:*** Have at least 7 years post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR 3 years on same aircraft type.* Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.* A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.* Previous experience of delivering workplace training.**Education Qualifications:*** 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.* The successful candidate, Saudi or Expatriate must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level, prior to starting the new role or commencing employment in KSA, SCE membership must be maintained throughout their employment in this role.**Skills Required:*** Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.* Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment specific training if required.* Avionics trade background.* Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.* Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.* An understanding of RAF and /or RSAF engineering operating procedures.* An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.**Employment / Job Type:** Full Time**Nationality:** Saudi National (Saudization)**About the Company:**A British multinational defence, aerospace and security company supplying military aircraft, naval vessels, combat vehicles, electronic systems, cyber capabilities and intelligence services. It works with armed forces and governments worldwide, including long standing partnerships across the Gulf covering aircraft support, training and major defence programmes.**Company Industry:** Aerospace & Defence**Department / Functional Area:** Engineering**Closing Date:** 15 November 2026---**HOW TO APPLY:**Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official BAE Systems career website. **CLICK HERE TO APPLY** *(link will open in a new tab)*Prepare your CV before applying