Scheduled Maintenance and Upgrade (SMU) Avionic Operator

Scheduled Maintenance and Upgrade (SMU) Avionic Operator

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 8

Location: Taif, 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 purpose of this role is to carry out the Avionic requirements of the scheduled maintenance, Modification embodiment, removal and inspections on Typhoon aircraft You may also be required to provide support to the RSAF Typhoon operations away from SMU

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Carrying out scheduled, mechanical maintenance on RSAF Typhoon aircraft as detailed in the relevant scheduled maintenance. inspections on Typhoon aircraft, Installs, Repairs, Maintains, Services, Overhauls, Modification embodiment and Testing of aircraft components and systems, Fault Diagnosis and Recovery of Aircraft Systems.

• Is responsible for the quality and completeness of the work they carry out, or signs for as having been carried out, on an aircraft or aircraft component

• Works within the requirements of the SMU Quality Systems and RSAF Technical orders.

• Completes SMU forms, appropriate aircraft forms, records and maintenance documentation.

• Ensures their authorisations are current for the tasks in hand.

• Highlight to their immediate supervisor areas of theirs or others inexperience or training requirements needed to complete their daily tasks.

• Complies with the requirements of the SMU Quality Systems and RSAF Technical orders and publications.

• Complete all mandated training, ensuring training validity dates remain current.

• Complete any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by your line management

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Completion of a recognised aircraft engineering trade apprenticeship.

• Qualified to Level 2 Certificate in Electrical / Electronic Or Mechanical Engineering.

• Extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment OR successful completion of recognised apprenticeship programme

• Completion of all relevant tasks/Projects in Technician Logbook

• Good interpersonal communication.

• English Language Proficiency

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent.

• Experience in using IMS/ESS.

• Experience is using Trilogiview.

• Experience of RSAF documentation and procedures.

• Familiarity in the use of the MS Suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, power point).

RECRUITMENT

Essential:

• Able to describe or demonstrate a familiar level of knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness, the aircraft types managed and the aircraft maintenance environment.

• Able to demonstrate a Familiar level of CA records-related skills.

• Able to demonstrate an Awareness of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis, in an aviation environment.

• Able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of Personal Computers, and particularly Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Relevant type (Typhoon) training (for example ‘Q’ Course).

• An understanding of Company Processes and procedures

• Broad Aerospace and defence industry knowledge.

• An awareness of BAESSA aircraft maintenance-related policies & procedures.

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.

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