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Engineering Support system (ESS) New Instruction Record (NIR) Specialist

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 interface directly with the RSAF at all levels, helping their understanding of the Typhoon NIR management, whilst assisting with the development of Saudi National expertise in the Typhoon business data.

• Carry out assessment reviews of all nationalised technical instructions (TI) created by the Technical Instruction Team (TSC). The review is to focus on the applicability requirements, timings and ESS recording elements of the TI to ensure the intent of the TI can be converted to a New Instruction Record (NIR) on ESS.
• Where appropriate, liaise with the TSC Fleet Planning team to plan NIR implementation strategy.
• Create TI NIRs as required on release of RSAF Nationalised TIs and ensure the NIR is exported to all ESS Instances.
• Ensure all TI NIR allocations are carried out, delegating to the Forward Data Management Cells (DMC) as required.
• Ensure the TI NIRs are uploaded into the TSC NIR monitoring systems post NIR creation.
• Carry out the ‘monitoring to completion’ of all NIRs, ensuring NIR completion timings are adhered to within the active fleets and mitigated within the non‑possessed fleets.
• Participate in the Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs) for the introduction of Modifications (MOD) and Salam Advance Modifications (SAM). Focus on the applicability requirements, timings and ESS recording elements of the MOD/SAM to ensure the requirements are effectively converted to a New Instruction Record (NIR) on ESS and where appropriate, liaise with the TSC Fleet Planning team to plan NIR implementation strategy.
• Create MOD/SAM NIRs as required on release of RSAF acceptance of the MOD/SAM and ensure the NIR is exported to all ESS Instances.
• Ensure all MOD/SAM NIR allocations are carried out, delegating to the DMC as required.
• Ensure the MOD/SAM NIRs are uploaded into the TSC NIR monitoring systems post NIR creation.
• Carry out the loading and verification of New Aircraft NIR data into ESS and TSC data management systems as required.
• Assist with the consolidation training of RSAF/Saudi National BDIT Staff in form of ‘On the Job’ training, coaching and mentoring as appropriate.
• Hold regular planning and prioritisation meetings with the Business Data Senior Specialist.
• Be deployable to an in‑kingdom MOB/FOB to assist with business data issues as required by the TSC Commander.
• Be available for periods of ‘On‑Call’ duties in support of on‑going RSAF operations as required by the ESS Business Data Senior Specialist.
• The ESS NIR Specialist, when required by ESS Business Data Senior Specialist, must be able to carry out the tasks of the ESS Asset Specialist and the ESS Business Data Issue Specialist.

• Qualified to HNC level, or equivalent, in an Aeronautical / Engineering discipline, with previous exposure within an aircraft support/maintenance management role.
• Knowledge of Technical Instruction data management principles and practices, including the requirements for continuing airworthiness management.
• A knowledge of the Engineering Support System (ESS) and use of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Typhoon ESS NIR management requirements and maintenance management systems.

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.

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.

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.