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About BAE Systems and the Role

BAE Systems, with a 50-year commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, provides platforms and services supporting the Saudi armed forces. The company invests in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure, and local companies within the defense supply chain to support national objectives. This full-time Air Safety Specialist role is based in Riyadh and requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct flight safety surveys and audits of Bases as directed on behalf of the RSAF Director of Safety.
• Participate in and coordinate safety seminars with foreign Air Forces.
• Manage the recording of all aircraft accidents and incidents in the RSAF ‘Safety Information System’ computer.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and establish remedial actions and recommendations to increase airworthiness and safety margins.
• Prepare Aircraft accident and Occurrences Summaries on an annual basis.
• Prepare ‘Safety Presentations’ for the RSAF Director of Safety.
• Advise the RSAF Director of Safety in the establishment and evaluation of flight safety programmes.
• Advise the RSAF Director of Safety in the selection of training courses for RSAF flight safety officers.
• Advise and support the RSAF Director of Safety in the procurement of flight safety, accident prevention, and accident investigation materials.
• Support the RSAF Director of Safety in planning, organizing, and directing current and future Flight Safety programmes designed to minimize aircraft accidents and incidents.
• Investigate Aircraft Accidents & Incidents when required and prepare reports.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• An understanding of RSAF procedures and processes from a working level (RSAF bases) to a strategic level (RSAF HQ).
• Good awareness of RSAF programmes, Suppliers, Government to Government Standard Agencies, International Standards Agencies, and academic/research establishments.
• Extensive Air Sector company/industry knowledge, with 5+ years in a senior position.
• Detailed experience in aviation safety, quality systems, airworthiness, airframe engineering, aircraft control systems, aircraft avionic systems, design engineering, manufacturing, project/programme management, systems engineering, test engineering, and aircraft systems integration.
• A detailed knowledge of the Military / Civil Air Environment.
• Detailed understanding of RSAF organizational structure and regulatory frameworks with respect to safety and airworthiness.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within the framework of BAE Systems' commitment to supporting the Saudi armed forces and contributing to the development of the Saudi defense industry.