AGE Senior Supervisor

ABOUT THE ROLE
The company 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. The company provides maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and trains RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

The company 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 Job Holder deputises for a senior company employee within the Typhoon Maintenance Organisation, responsible for the aspects of Aircraft Ground Equipment, compliance and continuous improvement while holding company line management responsibilities commensurate with the role. This includes providing functional direction and guidance, exercising duty of care, welfare, health & safety, and discipline of all employees under their control.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountable to their Primary Line Manager; however, they have direct access to the Secondary Line Manager for an independent route to address any issues within the Aircraft Ground Equipment maintenance environment.
• Undertake review of maintenance, challenge current practices, and identify potential capacity for improvements within the organisation.
• Recognising any malpractice that could affect the airworthiness or safety of the assigned components or personnel, and raising the issue/concern to the Senior Maintenance Manager.
• Manage the necessary manpower and facilities resources to enable their organisations to perform their duties and any contractual obligations, in accordance with company policies.
• Manage standards of personnel within their organisation to identify any negative trends, non-conformities, or motivational deficiencies.
• Accountable and responsible for all personnel development reports within their direct and indirect line management, within their Area of Responsibility.
• Provide a working environment of trust, where all employees understand acceptable and unacceptable standards of behaviour as per the company’s “Code of Conduct”.
• Provide training, consolidation, and counterpart development activities to RSAF and the company personnel.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within designated timeframes to support Forward Maintenance and SMU activities.
• Manage the operational readiness of shop equipment in line with the shop component repair plan and schedule necessary calibrations, ensuring correct tooling and approved data is available.
• Report and monitor any damage or deficiencies to equipment and infrastructure using the correct media (e.g., IDR, MDR, CAR, SORT, 1400-61, etc.).
• Ensure all personnel undertaking maintenance in their area of responsibility are authorised.
• Maintain an anti-FOD surveillance and report potential hazards, enhanced by regular oversight checks of the shop and the components.
• Manage maintenance tasks to ensure inspections, maintenance, repairs, fault diagnosis, modifications, and time compliance technical orders are carried out and meet the highest quality standards.
• Manage new, below 80% availability, and unserviceable AGERDs and equipment for more than 180 days in accordance with company and RSAF directions.
• Conduct oversight checks to ensure high standards of shop husbandry.
• Manage the TTP131 spreadsheet to reflect any forecasted planning, highlighting deficiencies or delivery/FDD issues with consumables & PPE at the earliest opportunity.
• Oversee the development and training of personnel, ensuring competency in all relevant techniques.
• Support the transfer of knowledge and skill development among team members, including maintaining training records and logs.
• Manage effective communication and coordination with maintenance teams, engineering departments, and management.
• Manage the daily shop status in a timely fashion ensuring accuracy to support reporting to customer and company.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
Essential

• A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA.
• At least 10 years post qualification practical maintenance experience within an operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR 5 years on the same aircraft type.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant management role.
• Must have experience and working knowledge of EASA/M&CA Part 145.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
• Holds at least 2nd signature.
• Must have proven experience working with ESS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Experience working with Aircraft Ground Equipment.
• Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment-specific training if required.
• The successful candidate, Saudi or Expatriate, must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level prior to starting the new role or commencing employment in KSA, and maintain SCE membership throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable

• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.
• Broad aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge.
• Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.

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 recreational facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. Additionally, 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. Upon 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.