Simulator Shift Supervisor

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 Simulator Shift Supervisor is responsible to the Simulator Team Leader for providing first-line supervision of maintenance production, quality and manpower management in support of the Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) under the LOA3 Project. The primary duty is the day to day running of the simulator engineering department, ensuring that the simulators and training devices are available for operations as required and in a condition consistent with achieving operational and training capability targets.

• They will be responsible for the management of engineering and administrative support to the AMO as directed by the Simulator Team Leader; including but not limited to the management and implementation of all relevant company policies.
• Manages the engineers under control, and ensures that sufficient are available at all times to support operations and accomplish all assigned maintenance tasks.
• Ensures the correct accomplishment and recording of periodic maintenance inspections of the flight simulators.
• Ensures discrepancies reported by instructors / aircrew are correctly recorded in the assigned Training Management Information System (TMIS).
• Assigns Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) to perform jobs.
• Ensures that engineers use the correct technical data, tools and test equipment when working on the simulator, and that all maintenance documentation and TMIS records are fully completed.
• Ensures that all operations, inspections, and maintenance documents are prepared and maintained correctly.
• Reviews new and amended technical publications for applicability to the simulators and where necessary, ensure that the engineers are informed of any changes.
• Liaises with the simulator logistics specialist on all supply matters, and ensures that a suitable priority is assigned to all requests.
• Liaises with instructor/aircrew throughout the shift to ensure that the simulators are always ready for use.
• Ensures that the Simulator Cockpit, Instructor's Operating Station and required Databases are set up prior to a training sortie, as required to meet the training schedule.
• Monitors the simulator maintenance environment to ensure that the area is kept in a clean and safe condition.
• Where suitable, delegates secondary duties to engineers.
• Deputise for the Simulator Team Leader as required.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Work Direction:

• RSAF Policies and procedures.
• M&CA Mandates.
• Base Maintenance Manager.

Decision-Making Authority:

• Aircraft fault identification and rectification.
• Aircraft maintenance scheduling.
• SQEP levels within their team of engineers.
• Scheduling of resource to deconflict with the operational requirement.

Planning / Organising:

• The position holder will be responsible for ensuring that BAE Systems maintenance support is delivered effectively to meet RSAF requirements and mitigate any activities likely to prejudice maintenance or safety, whilst remaining within the constraints the RSAF may apply to the Hawk Fleet.
• They will be responsible for providing support to the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) to ensure delivery of serviceable aircraft out of Phase Dock to accomplish the contractual operational and flying commitments.
• In addition, the AMS Supervisor is to provide accurate and up to date information to their Team Leaders to ensure the Phase Dock schedule is achieved, ensuring solutions to any arising issues are identified and rectified during Phase Dock activities.
• The management of repairable components into the supply repair channel, and ensuring their team maintain efficient and effective supply discipline.
• Ensure the procedural compliance governing Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) calibration cycles, Support Equipment maintenance cycles, and the Tool Control system.

Subordinates:

• In order to support Vision 2030 for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to meet BAE Systems Saudisation targets, all managers shall utilise their knowledge and skills and act as a leader and mentor in the training and education of trainees in a multicultural environment.

Report Preparation:

• Any reports as directed including PDR reporting for subordinates carried out in accordance with the policy.

Statistics:

• Maintenance as directed.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Qualified to Degree level or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or related field with military add on training applicable to trade or national civilian / military equivalent and successful completion of a recognised national aircraft maintenance traineeship / apprenticeship.
• OR EASA Category B Licence, with military add on training applicable to trade.

RECRUITMENT

Essential:

• Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR 3 years on same equipment type.
• Relevant type training or equipment specific training.
• Experience on CAE equipment.
• Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.

Desirable:

• Have experience working knowledge of EASA Part 145 & 147.
• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.
• Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge.
• Proven supervisory experience within the area of definition.

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.