Life Support Technician

Grade: 8

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 main objective is to support the flying programme at KFAA by ensuring the efficient accomplishment of H&AT Training aircraft AEA (Aircrew Equipment Assemblies) maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and that work is carried out in a managed and controlled manner and in accordance with all applicable technical data.

The post holder will be responsible for;

• Expediting the Life Support Section and Parafab maintenance activities being carried out on all H&AT AEA at KFAA Al-Majmaah. They will also be responsible for conducting section maintenance tasks to ensure the efficient completion of scheduled, non- scheduled, aircraft maintenance and section support tasks.
• Supporting Flying Operations, ensuring the shift organization can meet task requirements and for maintaining close liaison with maintenance Operations Control, Quality Department and Intermediate Maintenance to prioritise and progress aircraft work.
• Providing On the Job Training (OJT) function and task certification.

• To provide technical specialty support in the: evaluation, interpretation, determinations of requisite corrective actions, performance and operational status of specialty specific aircraft systems and components.
• Responsible for the management, supervision and training of SNTTP manpower. Ensuring assigned maintenance technicians are fully trained and certified to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Accountable for section tool control procedures and section technical publication sub-section.
• To provide informal and formal On the Job Training (OJT) for all personnel to enable either RSAF or civilian Saudisation of Intermediate Maintenance operations.
• Able to acquire user expertise and become conversant with the RSAF aircraft data management and tracking computer system –MIRO Gold.
• Able to understand and comply with the RSAF Safety and Foreign Object Programme Planning ahead for any changes in the daily/weekly flying program and managing manpower and resources accordingly.
• Providing up to date briefings and information to all concerned parties on daily progress and any issues affecting the work area.

• With instruction, direction and guidance from the Supervisor I.M. & MOC, be able to plan manpower/shift allocation to meet continually changing maintenance priorities and tasks. Must interpret / evaluate immediate task demands and prioritise work activities in respect of available personnel, support equipment, technical manuals, tools, manpower and spare parts.

• Takes action to address poor performance of Trainee’s.

• Has responsibility, as far as is considered fair and practicable, for ensuring the personnel he is supervising have the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out the task in hand and that the task is completed I.A.W. RSAF TOs/publications, Quality system process and M&CA mandates.
• Provides sufficient direct supervision where required of personnel to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Investigates and provides reports on technical issues and accident/incident events.
• Ensures effective house keeping programme is maintained.
• Prepares for and co-operates with all internal/external audits.

• Ensures that sound maintenance practices and documentation procedures are followed at all times.
• Before delegating any task, ensures all personnel are authorised/certified to accomplish the task.
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