ABOUT THE ROLE
The Hawk Senior Maintenance Manager – Future Capability & Support (FC&S) plays a pivotal role within the company, overseeing all aspects of Hawk maintenance at King Faisal Air Base (KFAB) in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This position is crucial for maintaining the availability and capability of the fleet, including Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS), to ensure compliance with contractual requirements for the Hawk & Training (H&AT) programme. The Hawk SMM (FC&S) is responsible for sustaining Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rates at or above specified levels, ensuring sufficient aircraft for the KFAB Flying Training Programme, and managing future capability and engineering programmes effectively.
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JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Hawk SMM (FC&S) is accountable to the KFAB Head of Maintenance for fulfilling the following main responsibilities:
- Delivery of sufficient aircraft and GBTS to meet the requirements of the KFAB Flying Training Programme, balancing aircraft availability with airworthiness compliance.
- Lead for all aspects of ad-hoc technical programmes, ensuring timely delivery per contractual commitments through coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Responsible for all modification programmes, managing key stakeholders across the company, and integrating schedules to minimize impact on the IFF schedule. Modifications include, but are not limited to: Saudi Hawk Display Team (SHDT), ADS-B, Target Tow, BAFA Mods, and Batch 1.
- Engage proactively with H&AT Tech Ops and Maintenance & Certification Authority (M&CA) representatives to support personnel selection, oversee KFAB induction, and align competence development with maintenance capability needs.
- Support the development of an effective Talent Management System for the company Saudi Arabia Training Programmes and Saudi National engineering development, including succession planning to ensure a safe, compliant, and cost-effective training product.
- Provide support to, and deputize for the Pt145 nominated Form 4, holding temporary delegation during absence.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
Essential
- A recognized qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, a technical apprenticeship, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to M&CA, OR
- Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or an equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA, OR
- A relevant Bachelor Degree in Engineering Discipline, AND
- Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration.
- Extensive post-qualification experience supported by formal related training.
- Significant experience in a relevant management role.
- Excellent leadership management skills, with a proven ability to supervise engineering personnel at all levels.
- Extensive knowledge of the Air Sector and relevant industry experience in a senior position.
BENEFITS
Expatriate Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Rent-free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities within company-secured accommodation.
- Generous leave and travel allowance.
- Initial appointment on single status with the option to apply for family to join later.
- Full health care scheme provided within Saudi Arabia.
Saudi National Employee Benefits
- 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.
