Avionics Superintendent

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.

To control and manage personnel and resources pertinent to AGF Avionics Trade activities in support of the RSAF Operational Flying Squadrons as well as assisting in the co-ordination and generation of aircraft to maximise the Operational Ready Rates in accordance with the RSAF Regulatory Framework.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Allocating supervisor manpower to maintenance activities, flight line duties, EOR team and Hit Team duties;
• Demanding aircraft spares;
• Raising TPRFs against approved data;
• Raising TQs for any aircraft related anomalies;
• Carry out PMDS downloads and assess arisings including SHM and EHM analysis as required;
• Completing PIP for his assigned manpower and identifying and training requirements;
• Liaise with the Avionics Senior Supt to ensure all engineering authorisations are up to date;
• Carrying out thorough shift handovers;
• Ensure tool control procedures are carried out;
• Ensure adherence to approved data;
• Ensure good husbandry practices are observed and maintained;
• Support the QA and higher HQ reporting process;
• Identifying and implementing continuous Improvement that will support operations;
• Support aircrew debriefs as required
• Provide assistance to the Supervisors in troubleshooting/fault finding as necessary;
• Carry out required senior Supervisory inspections and checks as and when required by the approved data;
• Confirm job completion to the Rectification Controller / Maintenance Advisor;
• Review any changes to the approved data that impacts upon his trade (data modules, TyIMPs, TTPs etc);
• Ensure all Supervisor manhours are accurately recorded either on ESS for aircraft maintenance or in a local log for non-ESS assigned tasks;
• Welfare and discipline of all assigned staff under his control in conjunction with other Management and Supervisory staff.
• Provide advice and guidance to the assigned supervisors.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Must have previous Typhoon Avionics Systems experience with a formal ‘Q’ annotation.
• Extensive post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, with substantial years at Supervisor level along with a proven ability to manage all levels of engineering personnel.
• Good level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision making.
• Good understanding of company processes and procedures and industry knowledge.
• Excellent management skills
• Excellent coaching skills for supervisor development
• Fluent in English

Desirable

• An understanding of engineering operating procedures.
• Proven Managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on 3rd and/or 4th Generation military aircraft at Senior Supervisor level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.
• The ability to act upon his own initiative within the scope of his job.