Air Safety Specialist

About the Role

BAE SYSTEMS is seeking an Air Safety Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position is open to Saudi Nationals only and requires 5-10 years of experience in the air sector. The specialist will play a key role in enhancing airworthiness and safety margins for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct flight safety surveys and audits of RSAF Bases as directed by the RSAF Director of Safety.
• Participate in and coordinate safety seminars with foreign Air Forces.
• Manage the recording of all aircraft accidents and incidents within the RSAF 'Safety Information System' and analyze data to identify root causes and establish remedial actions.
• Prepare annual Aircraft Accident and Occurrences Summaries.
• Develop 'Safety Presentations' for the RSAF Director of Safety.
• Advise the RSAF Director of Safety on the establishment and evaluation of flight safety programmes.
• Support the RSAF Director of Safety in the selection of training courses for RSAF flight safety officers.
• Provide advice and support for the procurement of flight safety, accident prevention, and accident investigation materials.
• Investigate aircraft accidents and incidents when required and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Support the RSAF Director of Safety in planning, organizing, and directing current and future Flight Safety programmes aimed at minimizing aircraft accidents and incidents.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in the air sector, 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.
• Detailed knowledge of the Military / Civil Air Environment.
• Detailed understanding of RSAF organizational structure and regulatory frameworks concerning safety and airworthiness.
• Familiarity with RSAF procedures and processes from operational (RSAF bases) to strategic (RSAF HQ) levels.
• Awareness of RSAF programmes, Suppliers, Government to Government Standard Agencies, International Standards Agencies, and academic/research establishments.

Benefits

In exchange for commitment and hard work, BAE Systems KSA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This includes a generous leave allowance, a full health care scheme, and access to discounted gym membership.

Commitment to Inclusion

BAE Systems KSA is dedicated to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided during the job application or interview process, and to perform essential job functions.

Important Note

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to the receipt of necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.