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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.\nBAE 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.\nTo carry out Armament aircraft maintenance activities and Supervise the Consolidation Training (OJT) of assigned RSAF Technicians and Saudi National BAE Systems Trainees in support of the RSAF Typhoon Flying programme and generate aircraft to achieve the contracted Operational Ready Rates in accordance with best industry practice, BAE Systems procedures, the Maintenance Organisation Exposition and the RSAF Regulatory Framework\nJOB ACCOUNTABILITIES\n·Carrying out Armament aircraft maintenance activities including detailed troubleshooting and rectification.\n·Carrying out flight line duties as directed.\n·Raising Technical Publication Review Forms (TPRF) against approved data.\n·Assist with raising Technical Requests (TRs) for any aircraft related anomalies.\n·Support the work centre Supervisor in ensuring shift handovers are accurate.\n·Adhering to tool control procedures.\n·Adhering to the use of only approved data.\n·Carrying out good husbandry practices.\n·Hold 2nd signature.\n·Provide 100% supervision to assigned RSAF or BAE SN Trainee Technicians at level ‘A’\n·Provide and Supervise consolidation training and mentoring to assigned RSAF or BAE Systems SN personnel leading to the award of 1st signature (Technician).\n·Provide Training Guidance and mentoring of nominated RSAF or BAE SN personnel leading to the award of 2nd (Supervisor) signature.\n·Providing Supervisory 2nd Signature (over sign) for engineering and maintenance tasks carried out by the RSAF or BAE Systems SN in support of consolidation training (OJT) on operational aircraft.\n·Maintain accurate log books for the assigned RSAF or BAE SN technician.\n·Liaise with RSAF and BAE Systems management in order to identify any training opportunities or to highlight any potential training shortfalls.\n·Support the production of monthly progress reports to identify training progression.\nRECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION\nEssential:\n·Have extensive post qualification, practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR sunstantial on Typhoon experience.\n·Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.\n·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.\n·Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment specific training if required,\n·Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration.\nDesirable:\n·Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures\n·Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.\n·Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.\nEXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS\nIn 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.\nOn 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.\nSAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS\nIn 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\nBAE Systems\nAt 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. 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