Arm Shop Technician

About the Role

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking an Arm Shop Technician to join the Typhoon Maintenance Organisation in Taif. This full-time role involves managing aspects of the Armament Intermediate Maintenance Workshop (AIMW) shop, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. The technician will hold company line management responsibilities commensurate with the role, providing functional direction and guidance while exercising duty of care, welfare, health, and safety.

Role Purpose and Contribution

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the effective delivery of all activities specified in the shop component repair plan. The Arm Shop Technician will play a crucial role in supporting the Salam Project's success by contributing to the Maintenance Support Service's contracted Operational Readiness (OR) and Key Performance Measurements (KPM).

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Primary Line Manager, with direct access to a Secondary Line Manager for independent issue resolution within the AIMW Shop maintenance environment.
• Assist in reviewing maintenance practices and identifying potential improvements within the organisation.
• Recognise and report any malpractice affecting airworthiness or safety of assigned components or personnel to the Senior Maintenance Manager.
• Highlight deficiencies in facility resources to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Aid in monitoring personnel standards to identify negative trends, non-conformities, or motivational deficiencies.
• Foster a professional working environment aligned with the company’s "Code of Conduct."
• Provide consolidation and counterpart development activities to RSAF and BAE Systems personnel.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within designated timeframes to support Forward Maintenance and SMU activities.
• Report on the operational readiness of shop equipment, highlight necessary calibrations, and ensure correct tooling and approved data are available.
• Obtain authorisation before commencing maintenance activities.
• Report any damage or deficiencies to equipment and infrastructure to the Primary Line Manager.
• Maintain anti-FOD surveillance and report potential hazards through regular oversight checks.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks meet the highest quality standards, accurately recording work, test results, consumables, and POL on the airworthiness tool (ESS).
• Conduct oversight checks to ensure high standards of shop husbandry.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in maintenance or a related technical field. A strong understanding of armament systems and workshop operations is essential.

Benefits and Inclusion

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave allowance, a comprehensive health care scheme, and access to discounted gym membership. BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation during the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions.