Asset Planner

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems serves as the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor for providing equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia under existing Government-to-Government arrangements. The company is responsible for the maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and for training RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in the safe use of aircraft, equipment, and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia supports the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capabilities through the growth of Saudi National Partner Companies, reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships.

The Role of Asset Planner

This full-time role involves performing asset management and planning within the Fleet Management section of the Typhoon Support Centre (TSC) in Taif, KSA. The Asset Planner will report to the Fleet Plans and Statement of Requirement (SoR) Team Leader. The primary objective is to ensure that the RSAF Typhoon fleet’s Line Replaceable Items (LRIs) are effectively managed and maintained in accordance with RSAF fleet plans and mandatory continuing airworthiness requirements. This position requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support and coordinated management of the Typhoon fleet’s LRIs, in coordination with the Integrated Logistics Operations Centre (ILOC).
• Ensure scheduled maintenance requirements, upgrades, capability insertions, maintenance programme changes, and operational requirements are planned and accomplished effectively.
• Interface directly with the RSAF at all levels to enhance understanding of Typhoon LRI management requirements and priorities.
• Assist with the development of Saudi National expertise in Typhoon fleet management.
• Support the creation of tactical and strategic LRI management plans for endorsement by the TSC Commander (TSC Cdr), considering scheduled maintenance, modifications, and capability upgrades.
• Monitor lifing metric consumption across the Typhoon fleet LRIs and compile reports/recommendations for RSAF approval to support fleet planning and ensure effective life consumption distribution.
• Review Technical Instruction (TI) requirements with TSC Business Data personnel, Forward Operations, and Supply to assess impact on fleet LRIs and recommend embodiment strategies for RSAF HQ endorsement.
• Monitor maintenance scheduling effectiveness and compliance of Typhoon fleet LRIs against approved maintenance programme requirements.
• Coordinate reviews of reports and recommendations from the TSC In Service Data Analysis (ISDA) team with TSC Technical Specialists and Forward Operations personnel to determine appropriate actions or initiate further investigation.
• Initiate ad-hoc analysis of Typhoon sub-system data by the TSC ISDA team and relevant Technical Specialists to identify trends and opportunities for development and improvements.
• Develop and maintain TSC Processes and Procedures related to fleet LRI management and planning.
• Generate and maintain status reports relevant to fleet LRI management.
• Undertake additional tasks as requested by TSC and RSAF management.
• Assist in providing structured On-the-Job training for RSAF and/or Saudi National fleet management staff through training, coaching, work experience, and mentoring.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Essential:
• Degree-level qualification, or equivalent, in an Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience in aircraft support/maintenance management.
• Knowledge of aircraft fleet or LRI management principles and practices, including continuing airworthiness management requirements.
• Advantageous:
• Knowledge of the Typhoon fleet and LRI management requirements of the Engineering Support System (ESS).
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
• Experience from within BAE Systems or current service within the RAF/RSAF, demonstrating familiarity with Typhoon fleet management requirements and maintenance management systems.