Technical Specialist - LTS2

BAE Systems; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and aerospace firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Technical Specialist to provide technical advice and support to the Royal Saudi Air Force. The ideal candidate will have extensive maintenance experience and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, training Saudi nationals, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Competitive salary, accommodation, and health benefits provided upon employment. An opportunity to apply for family relocation in the future is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive practical maintenance experience in operational aircraft.
• High level of interpersonal skills for coordination.
• Fluent in English and must obtain SCE membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the RSAF and aircraft maintainers.
• Maintain a knowledge-sharing network across support teams.
• Assist in training Saudi National Technical Specialist Staff.

Skills

Technical advice

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

AGERD 1648 test set

AGERD 1162 T/S

Job description

Technical Specialist - LTS2

Grade: 6

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 purpose of this role is to provide technical advice on the Typhoon Weapon Platform, at Main and Deployed Operating Bases. You will provide technical support to maintainers in their investigation of aircraft, system, Line Replaceable Items (LRI) faults, utilising the approved dataset, personal experience and recourse to the Technical Query (TQ) service as appropriate. You will also provide technical advice to the RSAF in generating National Technical Instructions, informed by Industry‑provided approved data. Maintaining the Typhoon Asset Gateway capability. Maintaining a knowledge‑sharing network across the UK‑based In‑Service Support Team (ISST), Typhoon Design Organization Team, Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) and the RSAF. Ensuring compliance with all Function and Contractual requirements.

Job Accountabilities

When nominated, deputise as Technical Specialist LTS1, acting within the bounds of any delegations and authorisations.

Provide technical support to Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) and PC Aircraft Generation Flights (AGF), Depth Shops and Scheduled Maintenance & Upgrade (SMU) facility aircraft maintainers, in their fault diagnosis and system / LRI investigations, to support continuing airworthiness through the use of approved data and the TQ procedure, including:

• Support to Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) recovery, diagnostic, fault rectification and analysis.
• Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) recovery, diagnostic and analysis.
• Diagnostic interrogations utilising the AGERD 1648 test set (DBTE/HLBA).
• Support to the AGF, SMU and AEC Field Service Reps (FSR) utilising specialist test equipment (AGERD 1162 T/S, RF Anritsu T/S).
• Provide LTS support to flight/ground trials, diagnostic fault investigation and recovery, MMD testing, National Instruction First Time Compliance and aircraft PMDS downloads for fault diagnostic and rectification.
• Support to Logistic tasks and Repair instructions.
• Provide Counter Part development to RSAF candidates.
• Analysis of Technical Support Specialist Reports, to identify choke‑points in the system and areas where improvements can be made, suggesting corrective actions as appropriate.
• Maintain a Typhoon Asset Gateway service to ensure the accurate categorisation of suspected u/s assets, to prevent serviceable items entering the repair cycle.
• Maintain a knowledge‑sharing network across the UK‑based In‑Service Support Team (ISST), Typhoon Design Organization Team, Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) and the RSAF.
• Assist in the analysis of Technical Specialist Reports and data provided by In‑Service Data Management Team, to identify trends in maintenance and operations, to identify where improvements can be made.
• Provide technical advice to the RSAF in generating National Technical Instructions, informed by Industry‑provided approved data.
• Ensure compliance with all Function and Contractual requirements.
• Develop and provide structured On‑the‑Job training for, Saudi National Technical Specialist Staff, in the form of training, coaching, work experience and mentoring.
• Contribute to service delivery performance reporting by the provision of regular reporting of performance.

Recruitment Specification

Essential

• Have at least extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR extensive proven experience on same aircraft type (Typhoon).
• Have substantial proven experience in a relevant management role.
• High level of interpersonal skill to co‑ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision‑making.
• A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification OR Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license.
• Fluent in English.
• 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.

Desirable

• Experience of BAESSAI, Typhoon maintenance and Salam operations.
• Computer literate with a sound understanding of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Capable of working independently, or as part of a team, to tight operational timescales.
• Able to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision, to resolve complex technical issues.

Recruitment

Essential

• Familiar level of leadership and supervisory skills, in a Pt M and 145 environment.

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team of technical specialists.
• Sound oral and written two‑way communication skills with the ability to be tactful, discreet and confident in dealing with people at all levels.

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.

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 of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. 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.