Senior Technical Specialist (STS) General Systems & Support

BAE Systems Detica; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist in General Systems and Support to oversee technical management of aircraft systems. This role requires substantial experience in Typhoon operations and a deep understanding of aerospace maintenance standards. The successful candidate will provide expert support and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring operational and maintenance objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical maintenance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Typhoon aircraft systems and AGE.
• Experience in managing Technical Requests and using PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and guidance in aircraft systems.
• Resolve technical issues through root cause analysis.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory airworthiness standards.

Skills

Technical Support

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem Solving

Aerospace Knowledge

Education

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

Part 66 Category C qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

TeamCentre

Job description

Senior Technical Specialist (STS) General Systems and Support

Grade:5

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 Senior Technical Specialist General Systems and Support plays a crucial role in delivering technical expertise and support within the Aircraft Systems and Support function. This role is responsible for overseeing the technical management of general systems, including Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and other support products, ensuring adherence to airworthiness standards and regulatory requirements. The position involves providing specialist support, troubleshooting, and system analysis to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Typhoon aircraft fleet, ensuring that RSAF s operational and maintenance objectives are met

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Expertise and Support:

• Provide expert technical support for the operation and maintenance of aircraft General Systems and Support equipment, including AGE, powered vehicles, training rigs, test equipment, and special-to-type support equipment.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in General Systems, providing guidance and technical advice to the team, RSAF, and In-Kingdom Industrial Partners (IKIP).
• Resolve technical issues by analysing system failures, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to enhance system reliability and performance.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience supported by formal recorded OR extensive proven experience in relevant CA or maintenance related
• Do you have substantial proven Typhoon experience either as Technical Services Senior Specialist OR Maintenance Senior Supervisor (3rd signature holder with Typhoon Q course)
• Do you have substantial proven experience in a relevant Management role
• Able to describe or demonstrate a Practitioner level of knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness and the aircraft types managed and a Practitioner level of knowledge of the aircraft maintenance environment.
• A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC in a relevant technical discipline, or Part 66 Category C qualified, or National civilian / military equivalent and successful completion of a recognised national aircraft maintenance traineeship / apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent accepted to M&CA.
• Strong knowledge of Typhoon aircraft systems, AGE, and associated support products, with experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in managing Technical Requests (TRs) and using systems such as TeamCentre for Request resolution.
• Should have and be able to demonstrate sound oral and written two-way communication skills with the ability to be tactful, discreet and confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Should be able to work on their own initiative to resolve complex technical issues.
• Should have broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.
• Computer literate with a sound understanding of the Microsoft Office suite.

RECRUITMENT

• Able to demonstrate a Practitioner level of skills in Technical Services and Technical Instructions management skills.
• A proven ability to supervise personnel in a CA environment.
• A Practitioner level of knowledge of the Typhoon platform, AGE and related support equipment.
• Experience of BAESSA and Typhoon Part M/Part 145 operations.
• Knowledge of Technical Request/Query (TR/TQ) process & Teamcentre PLM

Company Industry

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Senior Technical Specialist (STS) General Systems & Support

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