Summary
BAE Systems is recruiting a Tornado IDS Simulator Instructor – WSO in Dhahran to train RSAF Tornado pilots and WSOs. Duties include ground school, continuation training, simulator operation, flight and mission planning, mission briefings and debriefings, and training selected RSAF personnel as simulator instructors. Applicants need recent Tornado flight lead WSO experience, at least 250 hours of instructor time in a fighter aircraft, more than 1,000 hours as combat-ready aircrew, and an academic instructor course or equivalent. The posting offers a competitive salary and benefits; expatriate appointments start on single status, with the option to apply for family to join later, and all appointments require government and/or customer approvals.
The posting
As published on baesystems.com. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
TORNADO IDS SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR - WSO
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.
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation, food allowance 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.
As an IDS Simulator Instructor WSO your skills and qualifications must include:
· Recent experience as a Tornado flight lead WSO with at least 250 hours of previous instructor time in any fighter aircraft.
· Having in excess of 1000 hrs as a combat ready aircrew
· Being a graduate of an academic instructor course or equivalent.
NOTE: Qualification shortfall is subject to Customer waiver
Responsibilities:
As an IDS Simulator Instructor WSO you will be responsible to the RSAF appointed Simulator Officer for the training of RSAF Tornado pilots and WSOs.
As an IDS Simulator Instructor WSO your duties will include, but not limited to:
Conducting ground school for all RSAF Tornado courses
· Conducting continuation training lectures and training based on the operational requirement of aircrews.
· The possibility of acting as Standardisation Evaluation Flight Examiner to conduct simulator and other ground evaluation.
· The possibility of being used as subject matter experts on other associated duties
· Flight Planning including normal and advanced equipment.
· Briefing, conduct and debriefing all missions.
· Mission planning all phases of flight to ensure successful mission execution including desired tactics and employment options/techniques for all flight phases
· Operating associated simulators and cockpit trainers to include egress training.
- Train selected RSAF personnel to become qualified simulator instructors.
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