SMU Aircraft Team Leader - Typhoon Maintenance Lead

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Scheduled Maintenance and Upgrade (SMU) Aircraft Team Leader. The role focuses on managing maintenance activities, ensuring aircraft airworthiness, and supervising engineering personnel. Candidates should have extensive maintenance experience, leadership skills, and relevant technical qualifications. This position offers competitive expatriate benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Full health care scheme

Generous leave and travel allowance

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized aircraft engineering trade apprenticeship.
• Extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience.
• Experience in a relevant management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct SMU maintenance activities and resources.
• Ensure aircraft within SMU remain on schedule.
• Provide twice weekly Maintenance Status briefings to the SMU Management Team.

Skills

Leadership management skills

EASA Part 145 knowledge

Technical publication interpretation

Knowledge of human factors in aviation

Education

ONC/OND/BTEC Level 3 in a relevant technical discipline

Part 66 Licensed (Current or Lapsed)

Tools

IMS/ESS/WDMS

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Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Scheduled Maintenance and Upgrade (SMU) Aircraft Team Leader. The role focuses on managing maintenance activities, ensuring aircraft airworthiness, and supervising engineering personnel. Candidates should have extensive maintenance experience, leadership skills, and relevant technical qualifications. This position offers competitive expatriate benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.