Aircraft Maintenance Technician

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.
• This role entails performing scheduled inspections, maintenance and unscheduled rectification of Aircraft Equipment and associated components, Bay support and activities for the PC21 Flight Line and Intermediate Maintenance operations.
• The successful candidate will provide an On the Job Training (OJT) function and Production Inspections as well as Troubleshooting, inspections, removals - installations, repairs and operating the PC21 Flight Line and Intermediate Maintenance operations and associated support and test equipment.

Job Accountabilities

• To provide operationally capable aircraft in support of KFAA pilot training programmes through carrying out aircraft maintenance tasks: Flight Line Servicing/tasks, scheduled servicing, fault trouble shooting/rectification, modifications, inspections/evaluations of aircraft systems / components and other related aircraft systems within the AMT specialty at the Intermediate/Organisational level maintenance for training aircraft.
• To provide technical specialty support in the: evaluation, interpretation, determinations of requisite maintenance faults & corrective actions, performance and operational status of specialty specific aircraft systems, components, testing and use of support equipment.
• Be able to achieve and maintain Production Inspections signatory capability for authorised specific trade certifications. To obtain and maintain certifications so as to support speciality and aircraft maintenance functions.
• Able to acquire user expertise and become conversant with the RSAF aircraft data management and tracking computer system – MIRO Gold.
• Able to understand and comply with the RSAF Safety and Foreign Object Programme.

Recruitment Specification

Essential:

• A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline or a technical apprenticeship or suitable technical qualification acceptable to M&CA.
• Hold the relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment specific training if required.
• Have extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR experience on same aircraft type OR successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme (SNTTP).
• Demonstrate knowledge / understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.
• Understanding and application of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis, appropriate to the role.
• Must have, and be able to, demonstrate sound oral and written two-way communication skills with the ability to be tactful, discreet and confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Be able to work in close harmony in a mixed EE/SN workforce.
• The successful candidate, Saudi or Expatriate must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level, prior to starting the new role or commencing employment in KSA. SCE membership must be maintained throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable:

• An understanding of BAESSA engineering operating procedures.
• A sound understanding of the RSAF 4-1-7166 series and supporting technical publications applicable to the...