Deputy Depth Support Manager Components Shop
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.
The Job Holder is responsible to the Depth Support Manager as the Typhoon Deputy Depth Support Manager for the management of all engineering activities within the following workshops:-

• Wheel & Tyre Shop
• Air Electrical & Battery Shop
• AGE Shop (Powered & Non-Powered)
• Oxygen Shop
• External Fuel Tank Shop
• Parachute Fabrication
• Armament (Gun and Role)
• Egress
• Weapon Load Standardisation Cell
• Fabrication Branch (Transparencies, CFC and Metallic Structures)
• Component Paint
• Non Destructive Inspection
• Inspection Branch (Aircraft Maintenance Flight)
• Precision Termination Tooling
• Test and Measuring Equipment and Calibration
• Avionics Repair Centre
• Propulsion Facility

The role includes responsibility for all tasks related to the safe operation and continued mobilisation of the workshops and the personnel operating within the workshops to ensure that the associated depth support activities, whether planned maintenance actions or unscheduled arising are progressed to support the operational needs of the Squadron. These will be in accordance with the RSAF Typhoon maintenance policy, relevant publications and the BAE Systems Maintenance Organisation Exposition.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure the good order, morale, discipline and welfare of all personnel under his command.
• Ensure that all personnel comply with orders relating to safety precautions, engineering and maintenance principles with associated documentation (electronic) procedures.
• Ensure adherence to correct engineering practices, observe safety precautions and that as far as is reasonably practicable ensure that no one else is exposed to any unnecessary or uncontrolled risk.
• Identify any practice, procedure or system that is a threat to safety or quality.
• Ensure the working environment is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination and take appropriate action to deal with perpetrators.
• Nominating personnel for specialist trade courses.
• Ensure that all electronic data systems are utilised correctly within process and adhere to operating procedures.
• Being Point of Contact for all aspects within his area of responsibility for Depth maintenance activities and for the day-to-day monitoring of the industry based shops performance.
• Monitoring of Technical Queries and subsequent resolution.
• Ensure that the equipment operated with the shop is kept in good working condition and any necessary calibration activities are scheduled and conducted to ensure maintenance tasks can be carried out when required.
• Identifying and instigating additional shop capability to support the operation.
• Ensure high standards of shop husbandry are observed and maintained.
• Complying with Health and Safety including, knowledge of COSSH and Risk assessments and following appropriate safety precautions and warning posters relating to the maintenance activities and handling within the shop area of operation.
• Responsible as the SHE and QA co-ordinator for the Depth organisation.
• Completing any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by line management.
• Counterpart development of assigned RSAF personnel.
• Assuming delegated authority for assessing engineering authorisations.
• Deputising for the Depth Support Manager during periods of leave/absence

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
Essential

• Must be educated to HND level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.
• Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.
• Must have extensive proven post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, at Team Leader/Manager level within an operational military flying environment and proven ability to manage all levels of engineering personnel.
• High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision making.
• Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures and industry knowledge.
• An understanding of RAF and /or RSAF engineering operating procedures.
• The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality

Desirable

• Formal qualification in Health and Safety (NEBOSHH)
• An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.

RECRUITMENT

• Proven Managerial experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on Typhoon military aircraft.
• Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.
• The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job.
• A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.
• Previous experience of mobilising engineering support to operational squadrons would be an advantage.

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.