Salam Airworthiness Review Manager

BAE SYSTEMS; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Salam Airworthiness Review Manager in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The role entails managing Airworthiness Reviews of RSAF Typhoon aircraft and establishing AR capabilities. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in Continuing Airworthiness and related management roles. This position offers competitive benefits, including accommodation and a full healthcare scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Generous leave and travel allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience of Continuing Airworthiness.
• Substantial proven experience in a relevant management role.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft maintenance ideally Typhoon based.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform Airworthiness Reviews on RSAF Typhoon.
• Maintain the SALAM Airworthiness Review capability.
• Generate and maintain AR documents and procedures.

Skills

Airworthiness Review skills

Technical Instructions management

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Fault management

Education

Aeronautical degree or equivalent

Formal aeronautical maintenance training

Job description

Overview

Salam Airworthiness Review Manager

Salary: Competitive

Grade: GG11

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.

This role is responsible for managing and performing Airworthiness Reviews (AR) on the RSAF Typhoon, including the aircraft’s continuing airworthiness (Part M) records. To Manage the establishment and maintenance of the Salam AR capability. Leading and directing AR team members, in the execution of the AR Plan also the jobholder is expected to operate to a standard of absolute integrity and professionalism, in the execution of their duties.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Airworthiness Review Manager is responsible for the airworthiness activities:

• Establish and maintain the SALAM Airworthiness Review capability.
• Generate and maintain a suite of AR documents, forms and procedures, aligned with M&CA and Salam CAME requirements.
• Generate and maintain an AR plan / schedule, which is routinely reviewed and authorised by the Head of TTSS and the RSAF.
• Review of applicable aircraft records in accordance with M&CA requirements.
• Accomplishment of a physical aircraft survey on the applicable aircraft in accordance with M&CA requirements.
• On satisfactory completion of an aircraft’s Airworthiness Review, make appropriate Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) recommendations to the RSAF, via Head of TTSS.
• Maintain the register of AR findings and coordinate their resolution.
• Maintaining Aircraft Airworthiness Review Records.
• Applications and communication with M&CA.
• Ensuring that quality and safety standards of Aircraft are maintained to the highest standards.
• Report any observed safety-related hazards and non-compliances, through appropriate channels.
• Support as required local SHE and Product Safety managers.
• Be familiar and comply with, local and corporate safety policies.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• An appropriate certifying staff approval or an aeronautical degree or national equivalent (or a further extensive proven experience. CA experience in lieu, in addition to the essential proven CA experience).

And

• Formal aeronautical maintenance training such as 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, OR Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA.

Desirable

• Incorporated / Technician or Chartered Engineer with an appropriate professional institute such as Saudi Council of Engineers, Royal Aeronautical Society or Institute of Engineering & Technology.

RECRUITMENT

Essential

• Extensive proven experience of Continuing Airworthiness (Note CA includes aircraft maintenance) and have held a position within an approved CA organisation with appropriate responsibilities.
• Have substantial proven experience in a relevant management role.
• A Practitioner level of Airworthiness Review skills.
• A Practitioner level of knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness, the aircraft types managed and the aircraft maintenance environment.
• A Practitioner level of skills in Technical Instructions management, aircraft modifications management and the management of CA Records.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft maintenance and fault management, ideally Typhoon based.
• At least a familiar level of knowledge of the aircraft maintenance environment.

Desirable

• Typhoon Q Course.
• Knowledge of the RSAF and M&CA regulations.
• Experience of BAESSA, Salam operations and Typhoon maintenance.
• A detailed understanding of Typhoon Engineering Support System and TrilogiView.
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Management.
• Broad aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge.
• Should be able to work on their own initiative to resolve complex technical issues.

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.

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

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

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 of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. 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