Fuel Systems Maintenance Technician

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor (PC) 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 personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. For such maintenance and training, this role is responsible for performing and supervising all aircraft maintenance, components and Bay support activities to the Engine, Propeller and Fuel Systems. Provides On the Job Training (OJT) function and Production Inspections. Troubleshoots, inspects, removes - installs, repairs, modifies, and operates all Engine, Propeller and Fuel aircraft systems, components and associated support and test equipment.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. To provide operationally capable aircraft in support of KFAA pilot training programmes through carrying out aircraft servicing, fault troubleshooting/rectification, modifications, inspections/evaluations of aircraft systems/components and other related aircraft systems at the Intermediate level maintenance for training aircraft.
2. To provide technical activities in support of KFAA mission statement and aircraft servicing programmes through carrying out Workshop support equipment servicing, fault troubleshooting/rectification, modifications, inspections/evaluations of components/test/support equipment at the Intermediate level maintenance.
3. To provide technical specialty support in the evaluation, interpretation, determinations of requisite corrective actions, performance and operational status of specialty specific aircraft systems, components, test-support equipment at the Intermediate level maintenance.
4. To provide informal and formal OJT for both RSAF and BAE Systems Saudi National personnel to enable either RSAF or civilian Saudisation of PC9/PC21 Intermediate Maintenance operations.
5. To obtain and maintain certifications so as to support specialty and aircraft maintenance functions.
6. Able to acquire user expertise and become conversant with the RSAF aircraft data management and tracking computer system - MIRO Gold.
7. Able to understand and comply with the RSAF FOD and Safety Programme.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

1. Graduate of a military service, or recognised civilian organisation, aircraft technical training institute.
2. Must possess extensive experience or be graduating from the Royal Saudi Air Force recognised technical training provided by BAE Systems or other recognised civilian organisation.
3. Have completed a PC9/PC21 Aircraft Systems Training courses or similar appropriate to specialties.

FUEL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN WILL COME FROM:

• Military service.
• Civilian aircraft engineering support organisations that maintain civilian and/or military aircraft.
• RSAF recognised Technical Training Schemes.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation, with access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you 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.

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.