Egress Senior Supervisor

Job Title\: Egress Senior Supervisor

Grade\: 6

Location\: Taif, 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 purpose of this role is to support the Salam Project success against the Maintenance Support Service contracted Operational Readiness (OR) and Key Performance Measurements (KPM)

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Accountable to their Primary Line Manager; however, they have direct access to Secondary Line Manager. This is to provide an independent route to address any issues within the Egress Shop maintenance environment.

· Undertake reviews of maintenance and challenge current practices and identify potential capacity for improvements within the organisation.

· Recognising any malpractice that could affect the airworthiness or safety of the assigned components or personnel within their area of responsibility and raising the issue/concern to the Senior Maintenance Manager.

· Managing and ensuring that the necessary manpower and facilities resource are available, in accordance with company policies to enable their organisations to perform their duties and any contractual obligations.

· Accountable and responsible for all person’s development reports within their direct and indirect line management, within their Area of Responsibility.

· Provide consolidation and counterpart development activities to the RSAF personnel and BAE Systems personnel.

· Manage all tasks are completed within designated timeframes to support Forward Maintenance and SMU activities.

· Manage operational readiness of shop equipment in line with shop component repair plan and highlight necessary calibrations. Enhanced by ensuring the correct tooling, approved data is available. Raise appropriate media for deficiencies in approved data (e.g. TPRFs, TQs, etc.).

· Any damage or deficiencies to equipment and infrastructure, are reported and monitored using the correct media (e.g., IDR, MDR, CAR, SORT, 1400-61, etc.).

· Maintain an anti-FOD surveillance and report potential Hazards, which is further enhanced by the regular oversight checks of the shop and the components in the shop.

· Ensure all maintenance tasks are conducted and meet the highest quality standards, including recording of maintenance carried out on the airworthiness tool (ESS) to accurately reflect the work carried out, test results indications/ values, consumables and POL.

· Support the transfer of knowledge and skill development among team members, including maintaining training records and logs.

· Manage the TTP131 spreadsheet to reflect any forecasted planning, highlight any deficiencies or delivery/ FDD issues with consumables & PPE at the earliest opportunity.

· Ensure effective communication and coordination with maintenance teams, engineering departments, and management.

· Ensure or confirm where possible that all equipment entering the Egress shop is Free from explosives.

· Maintain competency currency for Martin Baker seat and canopy component authorisations.

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.

· Extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR substantial years’ experience on same aircraft type.

· Relevant type equipment specific training.

· Recent experience in a relevant management role.

· Must have experience working knowledge of EASA/ M&CA Part 145.

· Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.

· The successful candidate, Saudi or Expatriate must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level, prior to starting the new role or commencing employment in KSA, SCE membership must be maintained throughout their employment in this role.

· Holds at least 2nd Signature.

· Experience working with ESS.

Desirable

· Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.

· Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.

· Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.

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.