Senior CAO Technical Services Manager

Senior Continuing Air Worthiness Organisation (CAO) Technical Services Manager

Salary: Competitive

Grade: GG13

Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia

JOB PURPOSE 

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia.  We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. 

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

Provide senior management and leadership for the Continuing Airworthiness Organisation (CAO) Team, ensuring successful delivery of CAO Support Service to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).

Leading and overseeing CAO/Technical and IKIP Services, ensuring their effective delivery and continuous improvement. Acting as the primary point of contact for airworthiness-related matters, representing the organisation to RSAF. You will manage and develop the CAO Team personnel through effective line management and professional development initiatives. Ensure strict compliance of CAO operations with Corporate, Functional, RSAF, and contractual requirements. Deputising for the Head of Typhoon Technical Support Service (TTSS) as required, with appropriate letter of delegation

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Senior CAO/Technical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all Continuing Airworthiness Organisation (CAO) Support Team services provided by Salam TTSS. This role involves ensuring the effective delivery of CAO services, compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, and fostering continuous improvement within the team.

·       Review, validate, prioritise, and manage all Technical Queries (TQ) to address aircraft, off-aircraft, support equipment and In-Kingdom Industrial Participation (IKIP) technical issues promptly and effectively.

·       Ensure a Continuing Airworthiness Assessment is carried out on TQ responses before issuing to the RSAF.

·       Ensuring that TQs are managed to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) contractual timelines, for performance measures, to maintain high standards of service delivery and compliance with contractual obligations.

·       Provide technical advice to support the development of RSAF Technical Instructions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

·       Monitor the effectiveness of Reliability Team reports and Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) recommendations, ensuring alignment with airworthiness standards.

·       Provide strategic direction to the Reliability Team, ensuring alignment with RSAF operational requirements and continuous improvement.

·       Ensure timely and accurate reliability data analysis and reporting, presenting key findings and AMP recommendations to senior stakeholders.

·       Maintain awareness of Fleet Management activities as part of CAO responsibilities, ensu