Rectification Controller Superintendent

Job Title: Rectification Controller Superintendent

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 control and manage personnel and resources pertinent to AGF activities in support of the RSAF Typhoon Flying programme and generate aircraft in accordance with the RSAF LMR.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Managing and co-ordinating the maintenance effort on shift to meet the daily flying programme and associated maintenance plans.

• Tracking maintenance plans for AGF allocated rebuild plans

• Manage the debrief/dispatcher/expediter function;

• Carry out inspections of the aircraft shelters for husbandry standards;

• Carry out review of FOD practices across the AGF;

• Monitor the effectiveness of the maintenance;

• Liaise with MOF to co-ordinate cannibalisations;

• Liaise with the trade senior superintendents and supervisors to prioritise the allocation of manpower to aircraft rectification and generation activities;

• Ensure that the aircraft are in the correct configuration for the flying programme;

• Monitor engineering practices across the AGF to maintain and promote high standards of airworthiness;

• Coordination with Eng. Ops for Flying Program issues.

• Liaise with the Senior Superintendent and Senior Supervisors to understand any TQs or other queries that affect the aircraft fleet;

• Manage and monitor the effectiveness of the EOR and Hit Teams in support of operations.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Must be educated to HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.

• Demonstrable experience working as a Rectification Controller on a busy, military operational flying unit.

• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.

• Must have previous ESS experience with a formal ‘Q’ annotation.

• Must have 10 years post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, at Supervisor level within an operational military flying environment.

• Good level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision making.

• Good understanding of company processes and procedures and industry knowledge.

• Fluent in English

Desirable

• An understanding of engineering operations procedures within a Maintenance environment.

• Proven Managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on 3rd and/or 4th Generation military aircraft at Supervisor level or equivalent.

• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.

• The ability to act upon his own initiative within the scope of his job.

• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.

• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.

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.