Aircrew Training Device (ATD) Instructor Pilot (IP) (Advanced)

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor, operating under Government-to-Government arrangements to provide equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia. The company is responsible for the maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and for training RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in the safe use of aircraft, equipment, and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capabilities through partnerships and industrialisation initiatives.

The Role: Aircrew Training Device (ATD) Instructor Pilot (Advanced)

This full-time position is for an Aircrew Training Device (ATD) Instructor Pilot (IP) (Advanced) based in Tabuk. The Hawk T-165 ATD Simulator Instructor Pilot is a key member of the King Fahad Air Base (KFAB) Operations and Aircrew Training (O&AT) operations delivery team. This role contributes significantly to the Entry into Service (EIS) and transition to the O&AT Hawk T-165 Service Delivery (SD) of the KFAB Hawk T-165 ATD. During sustained SD, the ATD Simulator IP will contribute to the coordination, update, and delivery of the KFAB Hawk T-165 ATD training service.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the O&AT ATD Service Delivery.
• Operate within the ATD training Concept of Operations (CONOPS) to meet O&AT requirements for all initial, conversion, and continuation training syllabuses.
• Coordinate and conduct ATD scheduled events in accordance with RSAF and BAESSA training and governance policies.
• Coordinate instructional and support staff to adequately resource ATD scheduled events.
• Maintain ATD instructional standards and ensure ATD output meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Support ATD management, instructional, and support staff to ensure the ATD training service utilises best practice and delivers an optimum solution for KFAB Hawk units.
• Coordinate other ATD Simulator Pilot currency, competency training, and evaluation.

Training Delivery Responsibilities

• Deliver scheduled training to the required standard on the Hawk T-165 Full Mission Simulator (FMS).
• Deliver scheduled training to the required standard on the Hawk T-165 Integrated Procedures Training (IPT).
• Deliver scheduled training to the required standard on the Hawk T-165 Egress Training Device (ETD) and Ejection Seat Training Device (ESTD).
• Deliver scheduled ground training to the required standard in the Hawk T-165 Multimedia Computer Based Training (MCBT) classroom.
• Utilise the Flying Operations Training Management Information System (TMIS) and Learning Management System (LMS).
• Update courseware utilising the Learning Content Management System (LCMS) and in accordance with DSAT processes.
• Administer and grade trainee ground-based examinations.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required for this role.

Employee Benefits

For expatriate employees, a competitive salary is offered along with rent-free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities within Company secured accommodation. A generous leave and travel allowance is also provided. Initial appointment to Saudi Arabia will be on single status, with the opportunity to apply for family to join at a later stage. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. Saudi National employees will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme, and access to subsidised recreational facilities.