Technical Services Specialist

BAE Systems; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Services Specialist to oversee aircraft maintenance and support operations in Saudi Arabia. The role involves supervising technical activities, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards, and developing solutions to optimize asset availability. Ideal candidates should have robust technical qualifications and experience in aircraft engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in technical discipline.
• Proven supervisory experience in a CA environment.
• Strong background in aircraft maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services and supervise personnel.
• Develop solutions to improve asset availability.
• Provide reports on performance indicators.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Technical Services management

Aircraft engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC or equivalent

NVQ5/BTEC/HND or Degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 7

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that provide equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia. We maintain Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in a safe training environment on aircraft, equipment, and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia supports the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and developing Saudi National capabilities through local Partner Companies, reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships.

The Technical Services Specialist – (Workability and Task Monitor) will:

• Deliver technical services to superiors, Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO), and customers, supervising personnel involved in technical activities as required.
• Support the integration and improvement of Technical Services domains, ensuring compliance with Continuing Airworthiness (CA) requirements, Approved Data, and maintaining independence from the AMO.
• Assist in developing mitigations for tactical and strategic management of critical assets, focusing on aircraft availability KPIs to enhance performance towards ESD 2030.
• Based in KAAB, support the Workability Team Leader to ensure asset solutions and mitigations are optimized to reduce asset criticality and maintain/increase aircraft availability.
• Support operational and management reviews at KAAB.

Job Accountabilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Workability Team Leader to optimize RSAF fleet asset availability and reduce criticality.
• Developing tactical solutions to improve asset and platform availability through to ESD.
• Building relationships with stakeholders, including RSAF, MODSAP, PC teams, and Tornado core program personnel, to support integration and mitigation activities.
• Providing regular reports on findings, status, achievements, and performance indicators to stakeholders.

Recruitment Specification

Essential

• Recognized qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline.
• Extensive proven maintenance experience or relevant CA/maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness, aircraft types, and maintenance environment.
• Practitioner level skills in Technical Services and Instructions management.
• Proven supervisory experience in a CA environment.
• Strong background in fast jet operational support, aircraft engineering, and maintenance standards.
• Experience managing stakeholders within MODSAP and RSAF.

Desirable

• NVQ5/BTEC/HND or Degree in a relevant technical field.
• Professional membership (e.g., Saudi Council of Engineers, Royal Aeronautical Society).
• Excellent communication skills, tactfulness, and confidence.
• Ability to work independently resolving technical issues.
• Broad aerospace industry knowledge and familiarity with MS Office.

Additional Skills

• Practitioner knowledge of Tornado aircraft and AGE.
• Knowledge of aircraft modifications, technical instructions, and PtM Technical Services.

Employee Benefits

Expatriate employees receive a competitive salary, rent-free accommodation, free recreation facilities, and a generous leave and travel allowance. Initial employment is on single status, with family joining options and full healthcare scheme available.

Saudi nationals receive a competitive salary, benefits, generous leave and travel allowances, healthcare, and access to subsidized recreational facilities.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems develops advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions, employing 89,600 people worldwide. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products to deliver military capabilities, protect security, and secure critical information and infrastructure.

All Saudi Arabia appointments are subject to government and customer approvals.