Hawk AGE Technician

Job Title: Hawk AGE Technician

Salary: Competitive

Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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 Hawk AGE Technician is responsible for inspecting, operating, maintaining and repairing all Hawk Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE). They will ensure that all resources are available and serviceable to support the demands of the flying operation, thus ensuring delivery of serviceable aircraft to accomplish the contractual operational and flying commitments.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

·In this role the job holder will report to the following: RSAF Policies and procedures, M&CA Mandates, Direct Supervisors and the Base Maintenance Manager.

·The job holder may be required to make decisions on Fault identification and rectification as well as Maintenance scheduling & planning.

·The position holder will be responsible for ensuring that BAE Systems AGE maintenance support is delivered effectively to meet RSAF requirements

·They will be responsible for providing support to the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) to ensure delivery of serviceable ground equipment to the AMO in order to accomplish the contractual operational and flying commitments.

·They shall be responsible for maintaining a strong safety culture whilst fault finding, repairing and delivering serviceable assets to maintain the customers daily flying program.

·Provide accurate and up to date information to the AGE Supervisor to ensure the schedule is achieved, ensuring solutions to any arising issues are identified and rectified during maintenance activities.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

·A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA,

OR

·Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA.

And

·Relevant equipment specific training.

·Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration

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.

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 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.

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