Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 7

Location: Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaJOB 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 Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor works in a highly challenging yet equally rewarding environment, playing a key role in generating aircraft for the RSAF customer. The role is therefore extremely high profile and involves interfacing with other departments and organisation such as SMSCMC, Workshops, Quality, Product Safety, MODSAP etc.

Work involves a balance between leading the resolution of complex Engineering issues and responsibility for team management including oversight of applicable rules and regulations. Activities as a consequence vary on a day-to-day basis.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for the rectification of Tornado aircraft assigned to the by the relevant Maintenance Superintendent ensuring that aircraft are available to deliver the organisations commitments through the agreed KPIs.
• First Stage/Mandatory and Independent certification of completed tasks carried out by the Maintenance Team Technicians when required to do so, including Red-X clearance.
• Ensures work is carried out in accordance with the standards and procedures detailed within the MOE.
• Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the Tornado Maintenance, training and manpower.
• Ensures strict tool control is carried out in accordance with tool control procedures.
• Planning shift patterns, ensuring manpower is utilised effectively.
• Managing sickness and absence in accordance with local policy.
• Managing spare part requirements using the Gold ESP logistics system.
• Act as continuous improvement leader.
• Ability to tow aircraft and supervise aircraft towing team.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR extensive experience on same aircraft type.
• Relevant type training (Q Course) and specific training if required.
• Holds 2nd Signature and Red-X authority.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of maintenance personnel.
• Understand and use Maintenance GOLD system or similar platform.
• Be fully conversant with the interpretation of technical diagrams and documentation.
• Must be familiar with the requirements of the Pt. 145 regulations and an understanding of the Pt M organisation.
• Post holder must be HF trained.
• Hold a current driving license.
• Ability to tow Tornado aircraft and ground component and supervise towing team.

RECRUITMENT

• Demonstrate the ability to verbally communicate to a high standard on matters of a technical nature.
• Setting high standards for good housekeeping practices in the work area and ensuring the FOD prevention program is maintained to the highest standard

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.