Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE) Mechanical Supervisor
* 00092198
AGE Mechanical Supervisor
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.
The purpose of this role is for controlling and supervising personnel and
resources pertinent to AGE activities in support of the RSAF Typhoon
maintenance policy in accordance with the relevant publications and the BAE
Systems Maintenance Organisation Exposition.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Control and supervision of all engineering and maintenance activities within the scope of the associated shop.
* Ensuring all maintenance tasks are undertaken in accordance with company/RSAF procedures and processes.
* Ensure that all Mechatronic data systems are utilized correctly within process and adhere to operating procedures.
* Ensuring that all personnel engaged in activities in areas under their control follow the correct engineering practices, observe safety precautions and that as far as is reasonably practicable no one is exposed to any unnecessary or uncontrolled risk.
* Ensuring that all personnel employed in the bays are correctly trained and authorized for the task and that AUTHS are raised and actioned where necessary.
* Ensuring good husbandry practices are implemented throughout all areas of responsibility.
* Ensure all quality aspects of the tasks are complied with and all tasks are competed to the highest standard.
* Ensure all tasks are undertaken in the specified timescales to support operational requirements.
* Ensuring all equipment is maintained in a serviceable condition.
* Ensuring scheduled maintenance of AGE is carried out and that replacement items are available when required and, controlling and checking AGE holdings.
* Continued provision of assets for operations and reporting any shortfalls to the Depth Support Manager via The Principal Engineer.
* The display and observance of all fire orders, ensuring that all fire equipment used within the bay is serviceable and correctly maintained at the required intervals.
* Maintaining an anti-FOD surveillance of all AGE, bringing to the notice of the Base FOD Prevention Officer any actual or potential FOD hazards on, or in the equipment, Ensuring that any not in use AGE is parked or placed in designated areas
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
Essential
* Must be educated to HNC level or a recognised equivalent Mechanical Qualification or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
* A thorough knowledge of Typhoon(preferred) or Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanical systems essential
Desirable
* Broad aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge.
* An understanding of RAF and /or RSAF engineering operating procedures
RECRUITMENT
The post holder will have the following background:
* Ex-military with experience serving on an operational military flying unit.
* Must have attained Supervisor/JNCO level working in a military aircraft maintenance environment.
* Thorough working knowledge of the AGE activities associated with Third/Fourth Generation military fast jet aircraft.
* Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.
* The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job.
* A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail is also required.
* A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality
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.
Job Engineering
Primary LocationSA-02-Mecca-Taif
Closing Date 18/Jul/22, 3:59:00 PM