SMU Mechanical Operator

BAE Systems

Makkah Region

On-site

SAR 89,000 - 134,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Accommodation
Leave and travel allowance
Healthcare

Job summary

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia seeks a SMU Mechanical Operator to perform scheduled maintenance on RSAF Typhoon aircraft, following approved technical orders and quality controls. The role involves fault diagnosis, sign-off on work, and maintaining documentation within the SMU framework.

The candidate will complete required training, operate under RSAF technical orders, and contribute to safe maintenance practices while collaborating with line management and supervisors.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of National Secondary Education and Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Post-qualification maintenance experience in an operational aircraft environment or completion of BAES SA apprenticeship.
  • Completion of Technician Logbook tasks/projects.
  • Proficiency in English and good interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out scheduled mechanical maintenance on RSAF Typhoon aircraft as per scheduled inspections.
  • Install, repair, maintain, service, overhaul and test aircraft components and systems.
  • Ensure quality and completeness of work and proper sign-off for aircraft/aircraft components.
  • Maintain records and publications; complete mandated training and training validity dates.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance
English proficiency
Interpersonal communication
Quality systems

Education

National Secondary Education
Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Level 3 Certificate / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
EASA/GACA Licence

Tools

IMS/ESS/Trilogiview

Job description

Job Description - SMU Mechanical Operator (00138351)

SMU Mechanical Operator - 00138351

Job Title: SMU Mechanical operator
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.

To carry out the mechanical requirements of the scheduled maintenance, removal and inspections on Typhoon aircraft as well as providing support to the RSAF Typhoon operations away from the Scheduled Maintenance Unit (SMU).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Carrying out scheduled, mechanical maintenance on RSAF Typhoon aircraft as detailed in the relevant scheduled maintenance inspections on Typhoon aircraft, Installs, Repairs, Maintains, Services, Overhauls, Modification embodiment and Testing of aircraft components and systems, Fault Diagnosis and Recovery of Aircraft Systems.
  • Responsible for the quality and completeness of the work carried out or sign for as having been carried out, on an aircraft or aircraft component
  • Works within the requirements of the SMU Quality Systems and RSAF Technical orders.
  • Completes SMU forms, appropriate aircraft forms, records and maintenance documentation.
  • Ensures authorisations are current for the tasks in hand.
  • Highlight to the immediate supervisor areas of inexperience or training requirements needed to complete his or their daily tasks.
  • Complies with the requirements of the SMU Quality Systems and RSAF Technical orders and publications.
  • Complete all mandated training, ensuring training validity dates remain current.
  • Complete any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by your line management
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Successful completion of National Secondary Education AND Qualified to Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Substantial post qualification practical maintenance experience within an operational flying aircraft environment OR successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme
  • Completion of all relevant tasks/Projects in Technician Logbook
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Good interpersonal communication.
  • The successful candidate, Saudi or Expatriate must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level, prior to starting the new role or commencing employment in KSA. SCE membership must be maintained throughout their employment in this role.
  • Qualified to Level 3 Certificate / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • EASA/GACA Category A Licence.
  • Experience in using IMS/ESS/Trilogiview.
  • Experience of RSAF documentation and procedures
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 yourappointment to Saudi Arabia will initially beon single status.On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you inthe 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 of89,600 people in more than 40countries. 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.

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