About the Role
The company is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor providing equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia. This role is dedicated to the maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and training personnel on the use of aircraft, equipment, and weapons. The Typhoon Maintenance Support Specialist will provide professional advice and support to the Typhoon Weapon System Support Manager (TyWSSM) on Typhoon Maintenance Support topics, offering critiques on proposals, reporting on service performance, and addressing logistical issues to maximize fleet-wide availability.
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Job Accountabilities
- Monitor and report on Depth performance, asset availability, and calibration (METCAL).
- Monitor and report on munitions and role equipment availability.
- Oversee the serviceability of all RSAF Aircraft Ground Equipment and Role Equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Provide independent assessments on In-Kingdom Industrial Participation (IKIP) supplier activities.
- Assist other RSAF Directorates and DoAM sections with broader engineering issues.
- Accompany RSAF officers to briefings and meetings as required.
- Engage in various engineering and administrative tasks as assigned by the TyWSSM or their deputy.
- Ensure adherence to the company policies across Commercial, Financial, Legal, Procurement, Personnel, Security, and Engineering while handling RSAF Advisor responsibilities.
- Initiate and progress Weapon/Role Equipment related defect investigations and liaise with the TSC as necessary to expedite maintenance or modification actions.
- Monitor modifications and obsolescence programs to manage the fleet effectively while minimizing life-cycle costs.
Recruitment Specification
The successful candidate will have completed a recognized course of training or an apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering or a related field, along with extensive aircraft engineering and logistics experience, including management or senior supervisory skills in an aircraft operational environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Manage Safety & Quality Management and Assurance systems alongside the TSC.
- Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Assist with managing the RSAF’s Engineering Authority and Design Organisation Change process.
- Collaborate on data management and analysis with the Typhoon Support Center (TSC).
- Support monitoring of Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) operational readiness.
Additional tasks may include acting as deputy to the Typhoon Maintenance Lead, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, managing the Typhoon Weapons System configured baseline, and preparing maintenance support input for future Typhoon proposals.
Recruitment Requirements
- Essential:
- Current 1st or 2nd Line Typhoon experience at Senior Supervisor level or above.
- Working knowledge of Safety & Quality Management Systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of military airworthiness maintenance regulations and military maintenance regulatory procedures.
- Compliance in Maintenance Error Investigation techniques and a solid grasp of Continuous Improvement (CI) processes.
- Knowledge and experience in Weapons/Munitions.
- Desirable:
- Current 1st Line Typhoon experience at a senior supervisory level or relevant background in military fast jet platforms.
- Previous experience in industry within an aeronautical environment.
Expatriate Employee Benefits
Employees will receive a competitive salary, rent-free accommodation, and access to recreational facilities in company-secured accommodation. A generous leave and travel allowance is included. Initially, appointments to Saudi Arabia are on single status, but employees can apply for family relocation after employment commencement. Full healthcare is provided in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi National Employee Benefits
Saudi national employees will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, generous leave and travel allowance, full healthcare scheme, and access to subsidized recreational facilities.
Note
All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.
