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About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems operates as the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor, providing essential equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia under Government-to-Government arrangements. In Saudi Arabia, BAE Systems is dedicated to maintaining Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and training RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel. The company is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capability through partner companies, reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships. This full-time role is based in Riyadh.

The Role of Senior Technical Services Manager

The Senior Technical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the integration and continuous improvement of Technical Services. This critical role ensures strict compliance with Continuing Airworthiness (CA) requirements, Approved Data standards, and RSAF Instructions, while maintaining appropriate independence from Approved Maintenance Organisations (AMOs).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all technical services delivered by H&AT across various platforms including Cirrus SR22, Pilatus PC21, Hawk Mk65/A, Hawk Mk165, components (engines), Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and MetCal.
• Oversee Materiel Deficiency Reports, airworthiness investigations, and emerging technical issues.
• Establish, develop, review, amend (CAME ***, and manage all platform Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMPs) (CAME **
• Support the CAMO’s Reliability Programme, including investigations, reviewing proposed AMP amendments, and report analysis.
• Manage platforms’ Airworthiness Directives (AD / TCTO / TI), including reviewing drafts and authorising their use (CAME **
• Manage the provision of approved data and equipment for modifications, including proof/trial installations as required (CAME & **
• Manage each aircraft type’s Technical Log (CAME *** and the Cirrus SR22 Minimum Equipment List or equivalent (CAME ****
• Report all ‘significant occurrences’ to Dir M&CA within 24 hours.
• Manage aircraft Structural Inspections, Corrosion Control, Reliability, and Engine Health Monitoring (CAME ****
• Manage aircraft Inspection Standards (CAME ****
• Manage Continuing Airworthiness (CA) records for all O&AT platforms, including online and archives.
• Manage the provision of approved data, AMO Libraries, and associated display equipment to AMOs (CAME **
• Oversee the review and implementation, as appropriate, of any additional M&CA Directorate requirements.
• Provide oversight of AMOs’ management of ‘new’ defects not previously observed on the aircraft and not detailed in approved data (CAME ***
• Deputise for the O&AT Head of Continuing Airworthiness during periods of absence, with a valid Letter of Delegation.
• Instigate and manage regular ‘Lessons Learned’ reviews, applying outcomes to future forums.

Leadership and Professional Development

• Line manage Technical Services Executives, including competence assessment and review, professional and career development, and provision of suitable facilities/equipment.
• Support H&AT and CAMO succession and deputising planning.
• Actively manage the development of Saudi National expertise in Technical Operations through coaching and mentoring, in accordance with H&AT Saudisation and Succession Plans.
• Conduct performance reviews, coach, and mentor personnel as necessary to support their professional and career development.
• Proactively manage personal development through Personal Development Reports (PDR) and Succession Development Plans (SDP).

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Essential:
• A degree in a relevant technical discipline, acceptable to M&CA.
• Extensive experience in Technical Services within an aircraft maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness (CA) environment, with significant direct experience supporting and maintaining aircraft fleets.
• Previous experience in a relevant management role.
• Desirable:
• Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate professional institute such as the Saudi Council of Engineers, Royal Aeronautical Society, or Institute of Engineering & Technology.
• Broad knowledge of the aerospace and defence industry.
• Extensive experience with PT21, PtM, and Pt14 regulatory environments in both civil (FAA/EASA) and military (UK-MAA, RSAF) contexts.

Join Our Team

If you possess the required expertise and are ready to contribute to critical technical services within a leading defence organisation, we encourage you to apply.