About the Role
The Job Holder within the Typhoon Maintenance Organisation is responsible for the Armament Intermediate Maintenance Workshop (AIMW) shop, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. The role includes company line management responsibilities, providing functional direction and guidance, and exercising duty of care regarding welfare, health, and safety. The candidate will ensure the effective delivery of all activities specified in the shop component repair plan and support the Salam Project's success against the Maintenance Support Service contracted Operational Readiness (OR) and Key Performance Measurements (KPM).
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Responsibilities
- Accountable to their Primary Line Manager, with direct access to the Secondary Line Manager for independent issue resolution within the AIMW shop maintenance environment.
- Aid in the review of maintenance practices, identifying areas for improvement.
- Recognize malpractice affecting airworthiness or personnel safety, escalating concerns to the Senior Maintenance Manager.
- Address deficiencies regarding facility resources to meet organizational duties and contractual obligations.
- Monitor personnel standards, identifying negative trends, non-conformities, or motivational deficiencies.
- Foster a trustworthy working environment adhering to the company's Code of Conduct.
- Provide consolidation and counterpart development activities for RSAF and personnel.
- Ensure timely completion of tasks supporting Forward Maintenance and SMU activities.
- Report on operational readiness of shop equipment following the component repair plan and ensure necessary calibrations and tooling availability.
- Confirm authorization before commencing maintenance activities and report any damage or deficiencies to equipment and infrastructure.
- Maintain anti-FOD surveillance and report potential hazards, enhancing oversight checks of the shop and components.
- Conduct all maintenance tasks to the highest quality standards, accurately recording maintenance on the airworthiness tool (ESS).
- Undertake oversight checks to ensure high standards of shop husbandry.
Job Requirements
Essential:
- Recognized qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, technical apprenticeship, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to M&CA.
- At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience supported by formal recorded workplace training or successful completion of the apprenticeship program (SNTTP/ TSNTTP).
- Relevant equipment-specific training.
- Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.
- Understanding and application of human factors, error management, health and safety, and proactive hazard analysis.
- Must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level prior to starting the role, maintaining SCE membership throughout employment.
Desirable:
- Broad aerospace and defense industry knowledge.
- Understanding of engineering operating procedures.
Employee Benefits
In return for high levels of commitment and hard work, a competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including:
- Generous leave allowance
- Full health care scheme
- Access to discounted gym membership
Additional Information
- All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.
- The company is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities, providing reasonable accommodation during the job application, interview process, and for essential job functions.
