Technical Specialist Aircraft Systems & Support

BAE Systems Detica; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Technical Specialist Aircraft Systems and Support. This position involves providing specialized technical support for aircraft systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong aerospace industry knowledge and management skills. Competitive salary, accommodations, and benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Access to free recreation facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing Technical Requests and using TeamCentre for query resolution.
• Demonstrate ability to supervise personnel in a Continuing Airworthiness environment.
• Broad aerospace and defence company industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice and manage technical issues with aircraft systems.
• Monitor system performance and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.
• Prepare technical reports and improve operational effectiveness.

Skills

Technical support

Aerospace knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Practitioner level in Technical Services

Knowledge of Typhoon platform

Tools

TeamCentre PLM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Specialist Aircraft Systems and Support

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 Technical Specialist Aircraft Systems & Support provides specialised technical support for aircraft systems, support products, and Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and related support equipment within the Typhoon Technical Support Service (TTSS). This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving the operational effectiveness of these systems, ensuring their availability and compliance with airworthiness and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key role in resolving Technical Requests (TRs), providing technical advice, and supporting the RSAF with the safe and effective maintenance of Typhoon systems and associated equipment and products.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Expertise and Support:

• Provide expert technical advice and support for aircraft systems, support products, and AGE/support equipment, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to aircraft systems and support products, including AGE and other specialised support equipment.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the maintenance and repair of these systems, ensuring optimal system performance and operational readiness.

Technical Request Management:

• Review, manage, and resolve Technical Requests (TRs) related to aircraft systems, AGE, and other support products, ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Prioritise and ensure the timely resolution of TRs, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including the RSAF, KSA and UK-based teams, and IKIP.
• Ensure TR responses are accurate, complete, and aligned with approved data and airworthiness requirements.

System Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor the performance and reliability of aircraft systems and AGE, identify trends, and report findings to management.
• Prepare technical reports that summarise TR activities, system performance, and recommended corrective actions to improve operational effectiveness.

Compliance and Process Improvement:

• E nsure all activities are carried out in compliance with Continuing Airworthiness (CA) requirements, approved data, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance technical support operations, streamline workflows, and optimise system performance.
• Experience in managing Technical Requests (TRs) and using systems such as TeamCentre for query 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 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

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 your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

Company Industry

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area

• Flight Operations (Pilots
• Technical Staff

Keywords

• Technical Specialist Aircraft Systems & Support

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