PARA FAB Technician

Para Fab Technician

Grade: 8

Location: Tabuk, 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.

The Para Fab Technician inspects, evaluates, repairs, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, services Para Fab equipment and assemblies; parachutes, PSP, QRF etc. Implementing servicing schedules for the maintenance of Para Fab equipment within the Para Fab shop. You will be making technical decisions within your own sphere of responsibility and experience as required, adhering to the appropriate quality standards. You will also coach and help develop less senior staff. Have a thorough knowledge of Aircraft Safety devices and Aircraft operating areas. Be able to provide functional guidance to the SNTTP programs in respect of any engineering issues that may arise. Ensuring the Approved Maintenance Organisation is compliant with the requirements of the M&CA Mandates and Pt145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition with regards to maintaining aircraft, its components and resource SQEP levels. Maintaining good engineering practice and compliance with RSAF Technical Orders in all aspects of the Hawk Para-Fab Shop.

Job Accountabilities

• Prepare items for calibration within their work area
• Carry out TCTO’s and Special inspections when directed
• Have a thorough knowledge of Aircraft Safety devices and Aircraft operating areas
• Ensure compliance with tool control and the KFAB SAFO program
• Support deployments to other bases within and out of KSA when required and be able to prepare equipment to support these deployments
• Monitor all supply issues affecting the Hawk Para-Fab Shop
• Providing up to date briefings and information to all concerned parties on daily progress and any issues affecting the Hawk Para-Fab Shop

Recruitment Specification

• A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA.

OR

• Part 66 licensed (current or lapsed), or suitable equivalent technical license acceptable to M&CA.

Essential

• Equipment specific training including initial and refresher training as required by the OEM and agreed with the Directorate of M&CA
• Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR experience on same type OR successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme (SNTTP/ TSNTTP).
• Demonstrate knowledge
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.
• Have a thorough knowledge of Aircraft Safety devices and ensure staff compliance of associated processes.
• Understanding and application of human factors, error management, health & safety and proactive hazard analysis, appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• Broad Aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.
• An understanding of BAESSA engineering operating procedures.
• Martin Baker certification.

Expatriate Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and 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. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 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.