Maintenance Training Cell Snr Supervisor

Description - Internal

For Saudi National Only

Grade\: 6

Location\: Taif

Advert closing\: 15-11-2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES\:

1. Control and supervision of all Flight Line training acitivities carried out by BAE Sytems Staff and RSAF Typhoon technical staff.

2. To Manage Engineering Training, and Authorisation activities within the Forward Maintenance operational function with the overall task and responsibility of achieving established target Training Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in compliance with the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Maintenance Organisation Exposition, RSAF Regulatory Framework and all Company Maintenance procedures.

3. Provide Arrival and Induction Training for all new personnel for Forward Maintenance and Depth when required.

4. To maintain an open dialogue within the reporting chain, providing regular reports to the Training and Support Manager and provide full support as point of contact for Training responsibilities to the BAESSA Management Team, RSAF Management structure and all associated external Agencies.

5. To manage all engineering activities and supervision of personnel within the Training Cell on the Squadron (AGF) with the overall task and responsibility for training Composite Flight Servicing and maintenance of standards and quality through Flight Servicing Competency Checks.

6. Control and supervise personnel and resources pertinent to the Training Cell activities in order to ensure that continuing airworthiness and maintenance activities on Typhoon aircraft are carried out in accordance with BAE Systems Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and the associated Quality Management System in support of Typhoon aircraft maintenance activities on the Squadron.

7. Carrying out regular meetings and briefings with the RSAF Sqn Commanders and Maintenance Squadron Commander (MSC) to ensure the Customer is appraised of progress and any requirements for training are discussed and approved prior to action.

8. Review and update the Critical Authorization for Forward Maintenance on a monthly basis.

9. Manage the annual Instructional Specification reviews and ensure any updates or amendments are carried out IAW the LMR.

10. Raising Technical Publication Review Forms (TPRF) against approved data.

11. Adhering to tool control procedures.

12. Adhering to the use of only approved data.

13. Carrying out good husbandry practices.

14. Liaise with RSAF and BAE Systems management in order to identify any training opportunities or to highlight any potential training shortfalls.

15. Support the production of monthly progress reports to identify training progression.

16. Obtain the appropriate licence and authorisations to operate, support and task vehicles of various types, and tow aircraft and support equipment. Act as fleet vehicle custodian if directed by maintenance management.

17. Deputise for the Training and Support Lead during periods of leave or absence.

18. Undertake any task deamed to be reasonable, within the scope of the Training Cell, as directed by line management.

19. Demonstrating certain behaviours in all the work undertaken and in interactions with other maintenance personnel in line with M&CA People Behaviours BAESKSA-ENG-MCA-GOV-005.

20. Support and participate in the reporting of ALL Product Safety & Environmental occurrences, promoting a Just Culture. This provides for a working environment of trust where all employees, all of whom are professionals, each have a clear understanding of what standard of behaviour is considered acceptable or unacceptable.

21. Promote and support the Salam Operations Quality Management System by understanding the requirements of AS9110. Promotion of customer focus throughout the organisation whilst recognising and highlighting opportunities for continuous improvement (CI).

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE\:

Experience

Essential\:

Have at least 10 years post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR 5 years on same aircraft type

Have at least 2 years’ 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.

Holds at least 2nd signature.

Desirable\:

Formal training in analysing Engine Health Monitoring.

Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures

Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.

Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.

Minimum Entry Qualification\:

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,

OR Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA.

And Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment specific training if required.

Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Registration.

For Internal Employee\:

• All Candidates must inform their current Line Manager that they are applying for this job
• Employees who started in their current role within the last six months are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies of the same grade.
• Employees who started in their current role within the last two years are not eligible to apply for Company vacancies where the vacancy is at a higher grade.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).