Egress Senior Supervisor

About the Role
The company is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor responsible for providing equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia's armed forces. This includes the maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and training RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in the safe use of their aircraft, equipment, and weapons. We are dedicated to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of local capabilities through growth in Saudi National Partner Companies.

The purpose of this role is to support the Salam Project’s success by meeting the Maintenance Support Service contracted Operational Readiness (OR) and Key Performance Measurements (KPM).

Job Accountabilities

• Accountable to the Primary Line Manager with direct access to the Secondary Line Manager for addressing issues within the Egress Shop maintenance environment.
• Undertake reviews of maintenance, challenge current practices, and identify potential capacity improvements within the organization.
• Recognize malpractice that could affect the airworthiness or safety of assigned components or personnel, and raise concerns with the Senior Maintenance Manager.
• Manage the necessary manpower and facilities resources to enable the organization to perform its duties and contractual obligations.
• Responsible for the development reports of all personnel within their direct and indirect line management, within their Area of Responsibility.
• Provide consolidation and counterpart development activities for RSAF and the company personnel.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed within designated timeframes to support Forward Maintenance and SMU activities.
• Manage operational readiness of shop equipment in line with the shop component repair plan and ensure 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.).
• Maintain anti-FOD surveillance and report potential hazards through regular oversight checks of the shop and its components.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks meet the highest quality standards, including accurate recording on the airworthiness tool (ESS).
• Support knowledge transfer and skill development among team members by maintaining training records and logs.
• Manage the TTP131 spreadsheet to reflect forecasted planning and highlight deficiencies or delivery issues with consumables and PPE.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with maintenance teams, engineering departments, and management.
• Confirm that all equipment entering the Egress shop is free from explosives.
• Maintain competency currency for Martin Baker seat and canopy component authorizations.

Recruitment Specification
Essential

• A recognized 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.
• Extensive post-qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environments, supported by formal related training or substantial years of experience on the same aircraft type.
• Relevant type equipment specific training.
• Recent experience in a relevant management role.
• Working knowledge of EASA/M&CA Part 145.
• Proven leadership skills to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.
• Must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level prior to employment and maintain it throughout the role.
• Holds at least 2nd Signature.
• Experience working with ESS.

Desirable

• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.
• Broad aerospace and defense industry knowledge.
• Proven supervisory experience in the relevant area.

Expatriate Employee Benefits
In return for high levels of commitment and hard work, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Rent-free accommodation
• Access to free recreation facilities within company secured accommodation
• Generous leave and travel allowance
• Initial single status appointment with the opportunity to apply for family joining in the future
• Full health care scheme provided in Saudi Arabia

Saudi National Employee Benefits
In return for high levels of commitment and hard work, you will receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous leave and travel allowance
• Full health care scheme
• Access to subsidized recreational facilities

Additional Information
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.