Weapons/Explosive Safety Spec Assistants

About BAE Systems and the Role

BAE Systems has a long-standing commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing platforms and services to support the Saudi armed forces for 50 years. In alignment with Saudi Arabia's National Objectives, the company has invested in the development of Saudi talent, technology, infrastructure, and local defense supply chain companies. This full-time role for a Weapons/Explosive Safety Specialist Assistant contributes to these efforts by ensuring safety compliance within armament and munitions activities.

Role Overview

The Weapons/Explosive Safety Specialist Assistant will operate under the supervision of the Head of the Weapons & Explosives Safety Section. This position is critical for maintaining safety standards and compliance across various Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) armament and munitions operations. The role involves assisting with and undertaking tasks related to safety assurance, performance metric development, and safety reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure, with supporting evidence, that all RSAF Armaments & Munitions activities meet RSAF Armaments & Munitions Management Framework requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the RSAF Weapons & Explosives Safety manual and other relevant 78 series document requirements.
• Develop and coordinate Weapons & Explosives Management Safety related performance metrics for the RSAF.
• Manage and support RSAF Weapons & Explosives Management related Safety and Environmental Reviews.
• Maintain strong working relationships with all RSAF Base Armaments & Munitions Units.
• Support the RSAF Director of Safety and direct reports in the management of Armaments & Munitions related safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience within a military aviation or Armaments & Munitions maintenance environment, or aircraft Armaments & Munitions operational support activities. This includes, but is not limited to, Armaments & Munitions loading/unloading, handling, transport, storage, maintenance support, or disposal.
• Knowledge: A working knowledge of Armaments & Munitions safety procedures/management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Training: Ability to successfully complete any required internal and/or external, role-specific training.

Desirable Skills and Background

• Experience in an aircraft engineering trade such as Electrical, Avionics, Mechanical, or Egress, or other relevant military aircraft trades.
• Familiarity with RSAF Explosive Regulations and RSAF Armaments & Munitions Management Systems documentation Suite.
• Familiarity with International Explosive Regulations and the RSAF Safety Policy.
• Experience in drafting reports and presentations on issues for review and discussion at formal RSAF meetings.
• Completion of an Ordnance Munitions & Explosive Awareness Course or an Explosive/Munitions Safety Management course.
• Membership of the Institute of Explosive Engineers or actively working towards it.

Application Information

This is a full-time position requiring 5-10 years of relevant experience. Salary details will be discussed during the recruitment process.