Senior Maintenance Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Senior Maintenance Manager
Salary: Competitive
Grade: 13
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 Senior Maintenance Manager - Future Capability & Support (FC&S) is responsible to the KFAB Hawk Head or Maintenance for all aspects of Hawk maintenance and ensuring the Pt 145 has all resource available to provide availability and capability of fleet (including GBTS) is sufficient to maintain the contractual requirements of the H&AT programme at King Faisal Air Base (KFAB).
The role is key to delivering BAE Systems AI Customer, Company and Legislative/Regulatory requirements. Failure to perform has a direct impact on the Company’s reputation and ability to deliver its commitments.
Specifically, the Hawk SMM (FC&S) is responsible for:
- Ensuring that KFAB meets its contractual requirement to sustain Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rates at, or above, the levels detailed in the agreed Statement of Work (SOW).
- Ensuring that sufficient aircraft are made available to meet the KFAB Flying training programme, without compromising airworthiness or safety.
The KFAB lead for all future capability and non-recurring engineering programmes to ensure their fleet embodiment is effectively managed, whilst
protecting training fleet availability.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Hawk SMM (FC&S) is accountable to KFAB Head of Maintenance for fulfilling the following main responsibilities:
- Delivery of sufficient aircraft and GBTS, to meet the needs of the KFAB Flying Training Programme, with focus on balancing the needs of aircraft availability, whilst simultaneously maintaining the highest standards of airworthiness via rigid requirements compliance.
- KFAB lead for all aspects of ad-hoc technical programmes, including coordination with relevant stakeholders, to ensure their timely delivery in accordance with contractual commitments.
- KFAB lead for all modification programmes managing key stakeholders across BAE Systems and the integration of the schedules whilst minimizing impact on the IFF schedule. Modifications are to include but are not limited to Saudi Hawk Display Team (SHDT), ADS-B, Target Tow, BAFA Mods, Batch 1.
- Proactively engaging with H&AT Tech Ops and M&CA representatives to support the timely selection and recruitment of personnel, the oversight of KFAB induction and, where appropriate, ensuring competence development and career aspirations are aligned to the KFAB maintenance capability requirements.
- Supporting the development of an effective Talent Management System which supports the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Training Programmes and SN engineering development, together with succession planning to ensure the delivery of a safe, robust, compliant, customer focused, cost effective and sustainable training product.
- Provide support to, and deputize for the Pt145 nominated Form 4 and hold temporary delegation during times of absence.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
Essential
- 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. OR
- Relevant Bachelor Degree in Engineering Discipline, And
- Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration.
- Have extensive post qualification experience supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training.
- Have significant level of experience in a relevant management role.
- Excellent leadership management skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
- Extensive Air Sector company / industry knowledge (Experience in a senior position)
RECRUITMENT
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.