Senior Mechanical Supervisor - Military Aircraft Typhoon

BAE Systems; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent in Taif, Saudi Arabia, to lead maintenance teams supporting RSAF aircraft. The role focuses on scheduling supervision, aircraft spares, data compliance, and continuous improvement to maximise operational readiness.

Essential candidates hold an HNC or equivalent with a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship and Typhoon ME systems experience, plus extensive senior supervision in a military fast-jet context and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent with formal workplace training.
• Completed recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship.
• Typhoon Mechanical Systems experience with Q annotation.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in military fast jet maintenance at senior supervisor level.
• Fluent in English and able to communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Allocate supervisor manpower to maintenance activities.
• Coordinate supervision for flight line duties and EOR/Hit Team tasks.
• Demand aircraft spares and raise TPRFs/TQs for anomalies.
• Carry out PMDS downloads, SHM/EHM analysis as required.
• Conduct senior supervisory inspections and shift handovers.
• Ensure tool control and adherence to approved data.
• Support QA, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with the Mechanical Senior Superintendent to keep authorisations up to date.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication/influence

Management skills

Coaching

English fluent

Education

HNC level or equivalent

Aircraft engineering apprenticeship

Typhoon Mechanical Systems experience (Q annotation)

Senior supervisor experience in military fast jet maintenance

Job description

BAE Systems is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent in Taif, Saudi Arabia, to lead maintenance teams supporting RSAF aircraft. The role focuses on scheduling supervision, aircraft spares, data compliance, and continuous improvement to maximise operational readiness.

Essential candidates hold an HNC or equivalent with a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship and Typhoon ME systems experience, plus extensive senior supervision in a military fast-jet context and fluent English.