Life Support Tech/Trainer📣 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 safe training of RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in the use of their aircraft, equipment, and weapons. The company is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capability through partnerships and industrialisation.

The Role of Life Support Tech/Trainer

We are seeking a dedicated Life Support Tech/Trainer to join our team in Taif. This full-time role involves conducting scheduled and unscheduled repairs and maintenance of Typhoon Life Support equipment, strictly adhering to approved technical data and procedures. A key aspect of this position is to support the Saudisation process by delivering On-the-Job Training (OJT) and consolidation training to assigned RSAF technicians, contributing to national capability development. This role offers a competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Life Support capabilities in support of RSAF Typhoon operations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Ensure correct completion and recording of all engineering practices, in line with 2nd and 3rd signature responsibilities.
• Prioritise tasks effectively to ensure no loss in flying capability.
• Manage the segregation and control of all materials, regardless of serviceability state, including proper tagging.
• Compile and control job cards, demonstrating a working knowledge of 1st and 2nd signature responsibilities.
• Ensure strict adherence to correct engineering practices and the usage of approved data.
• Generate statistics related to the overall performance and usage of HMSS.
• Control Supply & POL systems, including relevant document control.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Tool Control, ensuring correct procedures are consistently in place.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the field of Aircrew Life Support Equipment in a technical role, serving on an operational military flying unit. Experience with Typhoon aircraft is preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of Life Support maintenance, fault finding, and fitting procedures.
• Practical experience working on Typhoon Life Support associated test equipment.
• Broad experience in coaching and mentoring techniques to supervise and develop others through a training evaluation strategy.
• An understanding of RAF and/or RSAF engineering operating procedures.
• Thorough working knowledge of aircraft Life Support Fast jet Equipment.
• Preferred experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country.

Essential Skills and Technical Understanding

• Awareness of the principles of Continuing Airworthiness and their application to maintenance areas, including relevant terminology.
• Familiarity with how authorisations, competence, and currency affect the completion of maintenance tasks.
• Awareness of the need to report all accidents and incidents in a controlled and confidential manner.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing customer requirements.
• Understanding of the maintenance planning philosophy, including distinctive terms used within it and its relation to the role.
• Detailed knowledge of the Aircrew Assisted Escape System (AAES) and the safety requirements for entering and exiting the aircraft cockpit safely.

Work Environment and Company Commitment

This role is based in Taif, Saudi Arabia, and operates within a dynamic environment supporting critical RSAF Typhoon operations. As a full-time position, it offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the operational readiness of the Royal Saudi Air Force while actively participating in the development of Saudi National capabilities through training and mentorship.