Senior Aircraft Maintenance Ops Lead

BAE Systems; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care in Saudi Arabia

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks a skilled Maintenance Operation Control Supervisor to lead multi-trade aircraft maintenance teams supporting RSAF Tornado operations in Dhahran. You will ensure rapid issue resolution, maintain accurate fleet reporting, and coordinate servicing, refuelling and emergency ground service tasks.

Ideal candidates will have Part M/Part 145 knowledge, a relevant technical certificate, and strong leadership experience within aerospace maintenance environments.

Qualifications

• NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level or technical apprenticeship.
• Part 66 license (current or lapsed) or equivalent license.
• Saudi Engineering Council registration.
• Extensive aircraft maintenance experience with formal training.
• Leadership and supervision of engineering personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple trades of maintenance personnel to fix aircraft issues quickly.
• Communicate with RSAF Maintenance Operation Control Centre and report fleet status.
• Assess RSAF Line Technical Support requests per SFA and local OPS concepts.
• Produce daily maintenance status reports for the Tornado fleet.
• Plan shifts to ensure 24-hour service coverage at the center.
• Attend daily meetings and brief RSAF personnel on unserviceable aircraft.
• Coordinate servicing, refuelling/defueling and emergency ground runs for Tornado aircraft.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Human factors awareness

Part M/Part 145 knowledge

Education

NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a technical discipline

Saudi Engineering Council Registration

Tools

Part 66 licensed

Job description

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks a skilled Maintenance Operation Control Supervisor to lead multi-trade aircraft maintenance teams supporting RSAF Tornado operations in Dhahran. You will ensure rapid issue resolution, maintain accurate fleet reporting, and coordinate servicing, refuelling and emergency ground service tasks.

Ideal candidates will have Part M/Part 145 knowledge, a relevant technical certificate, and strong leadership experience within aerospace maintenance environments.