Fighter Aircraft Trg & Manning Specialis📣 Job Ad

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia and the Role

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia has a long-standing commitment to the Kingdom, spanning 50 years. We provide platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces and have significantly invested in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure, and local companies within the defence supply chain. We are currently seeking a Fighter Aircraft Training & Manning Specialist to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time role requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

The Fighter Aircraft Training & Manning Specialist

This specialist position involves providing expert advice and support to the Directorate of Training and Career Development (DoTC) within the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). The role focuses on developing, reviewing, and updating training, manning, and evaluation directives, ensuring robust programs for both commissioned and enlisted personnel that align with operational needs and system changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update DoTC training, manning, and evaluation directives.
• Provide advice on RSAF officer and enlisted formal training courses, On-the-Job Training (OJT) programmes, career development, and manning.
• Advise DoTC staff on matters pertaining to both OJT and formal academic training/evaluations, recommending corrective action for identified training program discrepancies.
• Evaluate and report on RSAF Officer Training Courses and Programmes.
• Evaluate and report on RSAF Enlisted Training Courses and OJT Programmes.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify shortfalls in current training and new training requirements.
• Develop training solutions for identified training deficiencies for both commissioned and enlisted personnel.
• Develop training solutions for both commissioned and enlisted personnel to address training needs caused by system changes.
• Conduct Staff Assistance Visits (SAV) to bases and Field Training Centres (FTC) when required.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and staff correspondence for organisations internal and external to the RSAF.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for all RSAF logistic manning, training, and evaluation programmes.
• Support RSAF officers at meetings and participate in programme management reviews.
• Perform other related training duties as directed by the DoTC.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A proven track record with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a military aviation environment.
• Completion of a recognised course of training in Aeronautical Engineering and/or an appropriate specialised training related course.
• A Degree or HNC/HND or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years of proven experience within a training/evaluation environment.
• A good understanding of the principles and concepts of training.
• Thorough familiarity with the conceptual application of OJT programmes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Strong leadership qualities with proven interpersonal and team working skills.
• Computer literate and an experienced user of Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in RSAF Logistic manuals and regulations development.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.