Instructor Pilot – IP (Primary)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 22, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Instructor Pilot (Primary)
Location: Al Majmaah, 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 Instructor Pilot (Primary) delivers the flight and ground training service to the cadets that have been assigned to them in accordance with the business objectives
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform flying operations and cadet training in accordance with KSA Company Flying Regulations and RSAF Rules and Regulations.
Identify aviation safety risks and make mitigating recommendations to Squadron Supervisor. Have a working knowledge of SafeTal incident reporting and be familiar with the flying operations Hazard (Risk) Log in both the Hazard and FORM modules.
Provide air operations subject matter expertise to Squadron Supervisor when requested.
Perform duties and delegated tasks from the Squadron Supervisor as directed.
Highlight Cadet training issues to Squadron Supervisory staff.
Follow Squadron Supervisor policies and processes.
Monitor and evaluate the progress of Cadets assigned to you and advise Squadron Supervisory staff of any issues.
Generate reports as required by Squadron Supervisory staff.
Maintain cultural awareness with the customer at all times.
Conform to required standards and operating procedures in keeping with customer needs.
Monitor the Aviation Safety culture within the Squadron to ensure adherence to required standards.
Self-monitor fatigue levels in accordance with the King Faisal Air Academy (KFAA) Aircrew Fatigue Management Plan and highlight any concerns to Squadron Supervisory staff.
Advise the Squadron Supervisor of factors adversely affecting safe operations.
Provide ground training lectures to cadets as scheduled by your unit
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
As an Instructor Pilot (Primary) you will be responsible to the Head of Flying (KFAA) for flying instructional missions for cadets in accordance with appropriate Royal Saudi Air Force training syllabi. To be eligible for the role of Instructor Pilot (Primary) you will need the following qualifications and experience:
A highly experienced Flying Instructor with military flying training experience, and obtained an RAF A2 instructor qualification (or equivalent) for Primary or Basic instruction.
Where you are not ex-military you will be required to provide documentation from a military establishment showing you are performing at this level.
Accumulated a minimum of 1500 total flying hours, 800 of which must be on fixed wing aircraft
Accumulated a minimum of 400 total Primary or Basic flying instructional hours.
Be a maximum age of 55 when contracted.
Have good people development competencies
High levels of interpersonal skills
The ability to communicate, influence and direct Saudi cadets both in the air and on the ground.
Any shortfall in the above requirements is subject to customer approval.
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.