Tornado Simulator Instructor Pilot/WSO📣 إعلان

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under Government-to-Government arrangements, providing equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia. This includes the maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and the training of RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in the safe use of aircraft, equipment, and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia actively supports the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capability through partner companies, reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships.

Role Overview: Tornado Simulator Instructor Pilot/WSO

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Tornado Simulator Instructor Pilot/WSO to join its team in Dhahran. This full-time position is critical for providing comprehensive training to Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Tornado pilots, Weapons System Operators (WSOs), and instructors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ground school for all RSAF Tornado courses.
• Deliver Continuation Training lectures and instruction based on the operational requirements of the aircrew.
• May be selected as a Standardisation Evaluation Flight Examiner to conduct simulator and other ground evaluations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on other associated duties as required.
• Provide academic instruction covering flight planning, including normal and advanced equipment (*, FDL and TAMPA), aircraft systems, subsystems, and displays, as well as instructional methodology/technique.
• Brief, conduct, and debrief all simulator missions.
• Plan missions for all phases of flight to ensure successful mission execution, including desired tactics and employment options/techniques.
• Operate associated simulators and cockpit trainers, including egress training.
• Train selected RSAF personnel to become qualified as simulator instructors.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a Tornado flight lead Pilot/Weapons System Operator.
• Possess more than 250 hours of previous instructor time in any fighter aircraft.
• Accumulate more than 1,000 hours total fighter time as a combat-ready Pilot/Weapon System Operator.
• Graduate of the RAF Academic Instructor Course or an equivalent program.

Desirable Qualifications

• Other professional military aviation-related qualifications, including but not limited to supervisory/authorisation, flight/formation lead, weapons instructor, aviation safety, and human factors.

Application Details

This full-time position is based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Candidates are expected to have over 10 years of relevant experience, as demonstrated by the specific flight and instructor hour requirements. Salary details for this role are not disclosed.