Summary
BAE Systems maintains Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and supports training in Saudi Arabia. The Egress Technician carries out Tornado egress maintenance, repairs and modifications on and off aircraft, completes maintenance records, and supports trainee instruction. Applicants need extensive Tornado trade experience, current egress maintenance authorisations, relevant maintenance and explosive-handling courses, and working knowledge of Q-pulse and GOLD. The role is in Dhahran; expatriate appointments begin on single status, with the option to apply for family to join later, subject to required approvals.
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Job Title: Egress Technician
Salary: Competitive
Location: Dhahran
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 aircraft and train RSAF 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.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
· To carry out egress maintenance, repairs and modifications for Tornado on and off aircraft.
· Maybe required to provide support to RSAF.
· Performs major and minor egress maintenance, repairs, modifications and TCTO’s for Tornado on and off aircraft.
· Is responsible for the quality and completeness of the work he carries out, or signs for as having been carried out, on an aircraft or aircraft component in accordance with the approved data.
· Works within the requirements of the TSS Quality Management System, Safety Management System and RSAF Technical Orders.
· Completes Maintenance paperwork forms, appropriate aircraft forms, records and maintenance documentation both hard and electronic copies.
· Ensures maximum effort is made to safeguard the TSS programme timescales in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
· Highlights to his immediate supervisor areas of inexperience or training requirements, for himself and others.
· Provides on-the-job and theory training for trainees.
· Deputises, if required, for the Egress supervisor.
RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
· Extensive experience in trade speciality or repair and modification on Tornado Aircraft.
· Current authorisations for Egress maintenance.
· Completion of Tornado Egress/Armament Maintenance course.
· Explosive handling course.
· Working knowledge of Q-pulse, GOLD and an understanding of M&CA processes.
· Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
· Hold a current driving licence.
· A sound understanding of the RSAF 4-1-7166 series and supporting technical publications applicable to his work area.
· An understanding of the RSAF Operation and working practices.
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 and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 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.