Flying Training Assurance Manager

Job Title: Flying Training Assurance Manager

Salary: Competitive

Location: Riyadh, 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 job holder’s primary objective is responsibility to the Hawk and Aircrew Training (H&AT) Head of Academy and Flying Training (HoA & FT) to ensure that the H&AT design, plan, schedule and delivery activities are conducted in accordance with the Corporate Framework (CF) and Life Cycle Management (LCM) requirements.

Job Accountabilities

• Provide leadership, expertise and guidance to various functional areas of the programme in support of training delivery.
• Being the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the commercial team in evaluating tenders and contracts for new flying and training related business.
• Managing customer and contractor activities in order to meet the project deliverables.
• Supporting the HoA & FT and TSDs at KFAA and KFAB to ensure the H&AT programme is delivered to the mandated time, cost and quality standards.
• Supporting internal and external audits of the training delivery system to ensure the required training standards and content are met and that the overall training solution is fit for purpose.
• Ensuring the best interests of the company are met when dealing with the RSAF, MoDSAP and commercial contractors and sub-contractors.
  
  

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Former military aircrew with desirable experience as a Flying Supervisor with BAE Systems in KSA.
• Extensive experience is training operations
• Knowledge of training system design
• Previously held a senior position within a military air force
• Familiarity with JSP822 (Defence Systems Approach to Training)
• Quality Management Auditor experience.
  
  

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.