Forward Armament Technician Supervisor

Job Title: Forward Armament Technician Supervisor

Salary: Competitive

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.

To carry out Armament aircraft maintenance activities and Supervise the Consolidation Training (OJT) of assigned RSAF Technicians and Saudi National BAE Systems Trainees in support of the RSAF Typhoon Flying programme and generate aircraft to achieve the contracted Operational Ready Rates in accordance with best industry practice, BAE Systems procedures, the Maintenance Organisation Exposition and the RSAF Regulatory Framework

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

·        Carrying out Armament aircraft maintenance activities including detailed troubleshooting and rectification.

·        Carrying out flight line duties as directed.

·        Raising Technical Publication Review Forms (TPRF) against approved data.

·        Assist with raising Technical Requests (TRs) for any aircraft related anomalies.

·        Support the work centre Supervisor in ensuring shift handovers are accurate.

·        Adhering to tool control procedures.

·        Adhering to the use of only approved data.

·        Carrying out good husbandry practices.

·        Hold 2nd signature.

·        Provide 100% supervision to assigned RSAF or BAE SN Trainee Technicians at level ‘A’

·        Provide and Supervise consolidation training and mentoring to assigned RSAF or BAE Systems SN personnel leading to the award of 1st signature (Technician).

·        Provide Training Guidance and mentoring of nominated RSAF or BAE SN personnel leading to the award of 2nd (Supervisor) signature.

·        Providing Supervisory 2nd Signature (over sign) for engineering and maintenance tasks carried out by the RSAF or BAE Systems SN in support of consolidation training (OJT) on operational aircraft.

·        Maintain accurate log books for the assigned RSAF or BAE SN technician.

·        Liaise with RSAF and BAE Systems management in order to identify any training opportunities or to highlight any potential training shortfalls.

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