Avionics Superintendent📣 إعلان

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia serves as the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor, providing essential equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia under Government-to-Government arrangements. This includes the maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and the training of RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel. The company is dedicated to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capabilities. We are currently seeking an experienced Avionics Superintendent to join our team in Taif.

The Role of Avionics Superintendent

The primary purpose of the Avionics Superintendent is to control and manage personnel and resources within the AGF Avionics Trade activities. This role is crucial in supporting the RSAF Operational Flying Squadrons and involves assisting in the coordination and generation of aircraft to maximise Operational Ready Rates, in strict accordance with the RSAF Regulatory Framework. This is a full-time position requiring over 10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate supervisor manpower for maintenance activities, flight line duties, EOR team, and Hit Team duties.
• Demand aircraft spares and raise TPRFs against approved data.
• Raise TQs for any aircraft-related anomalies.
• Perform PMDS downloads and assess arisings, including SHM and EHM analysis as required.
• Complete PIP for assigned manpower and identify training requirements.
• Liaise with the Avionics Senior Superintendent to ensure all engineering authorisations are current.
• Conduct thorough shift handovers and ensure adherence to tool control procedures and approved data.
• Ensure good husbandry practices are observed and maintained.
• Support the QA and higher HQ reporting processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support operations.
• Support aircrew debriefs and provide assistance to Supervisors in troubleshooting/fault finding as necessary.
• Carry out required senior Supervisory inspections and checks as per approved data.
• Confirm job completion to the Rectification Controller / Maintenance Advisor.
• Review changes to approved data impacting the trade (data modules, TyIMPs, TTPs etc.).
• Ensure accurate recording of Supervisor manhours on ESS for aircraft maintenance or in a local log for non-ESS assigned tasks.
• Manage the welfare and discipline of all assigned staff in conjunction with other Management and Supervisory staff.
• Provide advice and guidance to assigned supervisors.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Education to HNC level or a recognised equivalent, or relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace-applied training.
• Completion of a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or a similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Previous Typhoon Avionics Systems experience with a formal ‘Q’ annotation.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in military fast jet maintenance support, with substantial years at Supervisor level.
• Proven ability to manage all levels of engineering personnel.
• Fluent in English.

Required Skills and Desirable Attributes

• Good level of interpersonal skills to coordinate activities, communicate effectively, influence, and direct decision-making.
• Strong understanding of company processes, procedures, and industry knowledge.
• Excellent management and coaching skills for supervisor development.
• An understanding of engineering operating procedures.
• Proven managerial experience within the aerospace industry, preferably on 3rd and/or 4th Generation military aircraft at Senior Supervisor level or equivalent.
• Experience working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country is preferred.
• Ability to act upon own initiative within the scope of the job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
• An understanding of ESS or similar electronic-based reporting systems.

Compensation

A competitive salary will be offered for this role, commensurate with experience and qualifications.