Technical Specialist - Ground Support Systems (GSS)

Technical Specialist - Ground Support Systems (GSS)
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Technical Specialist - Ground Support Systems (GSS)

Salary: Competitive

Location: Taif


JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government's nominated Prime Contractor (PC) 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 personnel safely in a training
environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. For such
maintenance and training, this role is responsible to the Continuous
Airworthiness Organisation (CAO) Services Manager, you will be undertaking a
Typhoon support/liaison role within the Typhoon support Centre (TSC) at King
Fahad Air Base (KFdAB), Taif, Saudi Arabia.

The role requires the job holder to provide on hand design support (Ground
Support System
Design advice) to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) forward, depth and SMU
Maintenance
Organisation by responding to and approving Avionics System Technical Queries
and offering Design Authority advice to the RSAF utilising the Team Centre
Query resolution process. You will be providing support to the RSAF in
generating National Instructions from Industry provided approved data. You
will also be providing support to the Design Team Leader in the analysis of
GSS Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) data.

This role requires the job holder to carry out day to day liaison between the
UK based 'In
Service Support Team (ISST), Typhoon Design Support Team and the RSAF ensuring
that
Service level agreements are met for Technical Queries and discrete tasking
such as Logistic tasks and Repair instructions.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Answering queries with specialist knowledge of Ground Support Systems, using approved data within the TSC, sourced from Technical publications, TSC documentation or own system domain knowledge.
* Provide main point of contact with industry with regards to Ground Support Systems.
* Liaising with query originator to fully understand query and populate Teamcentre system accordingly
* Providing initial analysis of queries to determine and agree acceptance, prioritisation and best route to providing an answer, liaising with appropriate stakeholders including the RSAF, TTSS and BTSC.
* Confirming acceptance/rejection of queries, liaising with appropriate stakeholders, providing justification as appropriate
* Confirming and agreeing prioritisation of queries, liaising with appropriate Stakeholders
* Ensuring all queries, responses, status prioritisation is recorded on the Teamcentre system.
* Interfacing with European Industry via the BTSC at Warton, to obtain a response as appropriate
* Providing input to the status reporting process.
* Analysis of Technical Support Specialist Reports in order to identify 'bottlenecks' in the system and areas where improvements can be made. Corrective actions should then be suggested.
* Provide specialist support to the 3rd/10th/80th Squadron in terms of rapid query answering, interpretation of the Typhoon Release to Service , trials planning and System knowledge transfer.
* Assisting Maintenance and Line Technical Support staff in the resolution of on-aircraft problems
* Interfacing with the Typhoon Design Support Team UK on all technical matters to prevent duplication and ensure common approach to problems. Ensure also shared information.
* Assist in analysis of Technical Specialist Reports and data provided by In-Service Data Management Team in order to identify trends in maintenance and operational problem areas on Typhoon to identify where improvements can be made.
* Providing structured On-the-Job training for Saudi National Technical Specialist Staff, in form of training, coaching, work experience and mentoring as appropriate.
* Providing Support to the RSAF in generating National Instructions from Industry provided approved data.
* Support to the production of the monthly reports and KPI claims.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
Essential
* Must be educated to Degree/HND level in a relevant engineering discipline or have
* Relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
* Experience of Typhoon Ground Support System gained in an aerospace design or design support related environment.
* Computer literate with a sound understanding of the Microsoft Office suite.
* Sound understanding of Typhoon ESS and ICE EDITOR.
* Capable of working independently, or as part of a team, under extreme pressure and to tight operational timescales.
* Understanding of Engineering, Design, Airworthiness, Safety and Quality standards.
* Knowledge of export control requirements (ITAR/USEC)
Desirable
* Extensive experience of the Typhoon platform.
* Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
* Experience in working with TrilogiView.
* Knowledge of PLM/Teamcentre.
RECRUITMENT
The job holder should have the following background:
* Demonstrable experience working in an aircraft design or maintenance environment.
* High level of composure and interpersonal skills to co-ordinate a large number of diverse and complex activities and the ability to communicate, influence and support the decision making process at all levels.
* Experience of multi-tasking to manage a wide range of activities at differing levels of maturity
EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will
receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation, with 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 and employ a skilled workforce of
some ‎82,500 people in over ‎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.

Job Engineering
Primary LocationSA-‎02-Mecca-Taif
Closing Date ‎20/Jun/‎22, ‎3:59:‎00 PM