Weapon Tech (Level 1) BAE Systems

Weapons Tech (Level 1)

Salary: Competitive

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.

For controlling and manageing personnel and resources pertinent to AGF Weapon Trade activities in support of the RSAF Operational Flying Squadrons.

To assist in the co-ordination and generation of aircraft to maximise the Operational Ready Rates in accordance with the RSAF Regulatory Framework

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Allocating manpower to maintenance activities.

• Allocating manpower for flight line duties.

• Allocating manpower for EOR 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 their assigned manpower and identifying and training requirements.

• Liaise with the Weapon 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 or in the absence of the Weapons Supt.

• Provide assistance to the technicians in troubleshooting/fault finding as necessary.

• Carry out required Supervisory inspections and checks as and when required by the approved data.

• Confirm job completion to the shift lead / Rectification Controller.

• Review any changes to the approved data that impacts upon their trade (data modules, TyIMPs, TTPs etc);

• Ensure all manhours are accurately recorded either on ESS for aircraft maintenance or in a local log for non-ESS assigned tasks.

• Monitoring DLF stock availability and identifying any potential shortfalls or issues with stock holdings.

• Welfare and discipline of all assigned staff under their control in conjunction with other Management and Supervisory staff.

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 Weapon Systems experience with a formal Q annotation.

• Must have proven post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, at Supervisor level within an operational military flying environment and 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.