Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 6

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

BAE Systems 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. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia 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 role is responsible for the Management of the aircraft maintenance programmes. Management of the requirements of the HPO1, HPO2 PE1 servicing schedule, unscheduled maintenance, Modification Embodiment, TCTOs, SI’s, and System testing. Management and supervision of aircraft team of supervisors & Technicians. Providing support to the RSAF away from TSS if required. Work and supervise outside normal trade boundary if required. Point of contact for all issues aside from aircraft within their given phases of work.

Job Accountabilities

• Takes all necessary actions to ensure the aircraft remains on schedule as defined in the aircraft project plan. These actions are not limited to but are to include:
• Monitoring the planned maintenance activities of the aircraft.
• Monitoring access given to all trades.
• Monitoring spares demands, required by dates, forecast delivery dates.
• Monitoring the individual aircraft team member’s performance.
• Request additional resources to boost productivity when these are available.
• First Stage/Mandatory and Independent certification of completed tasks carried out by the Maintenance Team Technicians when required to do so, including Red-X clearance.
• Monitors and provides daily updates of aircraft’s progress against the programme; these updates are verbal or via the agreed IT based application.
• Highlights to the Aircraft Maintenance Lead, issues likely to impact the aircraft programme.
• Ensures timely and accurate information is supplied when submitting a Technical Query.
• Accurate estimates of ‘additional work’ content and hours
• Takes action to address poor performance and disciplinary matters.
• Provides overall effective management of the Aircraft Teams in line with the TSS’s current business objectives.
• Has responsibility, as far as is considered fair and practicable, for ensuring the personnel he is supervising have the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out the task in hand and that the task is completed I.A.W. RSAF TOs/publications, TSS Quality system process and M&CA mandates.
• Ensures that all renewable certifications for all technicians in the phases within their control are carried out in a timely manner.
• Provides sufficient direct supervision of personnel to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Investigates and provides reports on technical issues and accident/incident events.
• Ensures effective housekeeping programme is maintained throughout the phases within their working area.
• Prepares for and co-operates with internal/external audits.
• Ensures that sound maintenance practices and documentation procedures are followed at all times.
• Before delegating any task, ensures all personnel are authorised/certified to accomplish the task.
• Provides on-the-job theory and practical training.
• Promotes the personal development of himself and others.
• Assesses the competency of team personnel and informs the Aircraft Maintenance Lead of any deficiencies.
• Certifies personnel for specific tasks when certified as a ‘Work Place Trainer’.
• Ensures accurate demands for replacement components/parts are placed as soon as possible.
• Ensures the required by and impact dates for demands are accurately recorded.
• Monitors the forecast date for demands and in liaison with the Supervisors, places on the ‘critical list’ any that are likely to impact the programme.
• Highlights to the Aircraft Maintenance Lead demands likely to impact the aircraft programme.
• Ascertains whether serviceable and calibrated test equipment is available for the planned tasks, and if not informs the Aircraft Maintenance Lead.
• Deputises, if required, for the Aircraft Maintenance Lead.
• Establishes and maintains positive relations with the TSS’s internal and external customers.
• Has and promotes understanding of the commercial issues related to the TSS within the Team.
• Ensure accurate information flow is maintained to and from their designated area of responsibility
• Provide technical reports on aircraft status for the daily maintenance meeting and initial investigations into incidents, deficiencies and damage.
• When deputising for the Aircraft Maintenance Lead, will be required to give verbal briefings to the TSS Managers.
• Ability to tow aircraft and supervise aircraft towing team.
  
  

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,
• Do you have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR extensive proven experience on same aircraft type
• Have extensive proven experience in a relevant management role.
• Demonstrate knowledge / understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering
• Working knowledge of Q-pulse, GOLD, IMS and thorough understanding of M&CA mandates and processes.
• Must have an understanding and application of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis, appropriate to the role.
• High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision-making.
  
  

Desirable

• Completion of a recognised supervisory management course.
• Experience of deep aircraft maintenance, preferably Fast Jet Aircraft.
• Experience of RSAF documentation and procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of the RSAF 4-1-7166 series and supporting technical publications applicable to their work area.
• An understanding of the RSAF Operation and working practices.
• Ability to tow aircraft and supervise aircraft towing team.
• Must hold a current driving licence.
• Computer literate with a understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

RECRUITMENT

• Knowledge of relevant parts of the MOE and procedures
• Ability to confirm full accomplishment of maintenance tasks
• Understanding of Personnel authorisations and limitations
• Ability to prioritise tasks & report discrepancies
  
  

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 recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, 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. On 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.

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

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