Technical Training Manager

Technical Training Manager (KFAB) Grade: GG12 Location: Tabuk 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 aircraft and train RSAF 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. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES The Technical Training Manager (KFAB) will support the Head of Technical Training - Company in developing and delivering a training strategy/system to meet the needs of the Officer and Aircrew Training (O&AT) Project. He will be specifically responsible for management of the Part 147 approved organisation at KFAB He also is responsible for the management of the Part 145 approved organisation training requirements for Ground Crew at KFAB (approx. 300 persons). He will lead the establishment of a Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) in which he will be the nominated (MCA Form 4) post holder. Ensuring Training is delivered in line with leading industry practices and compliant with RSAF and BAE Systems (M&CA) mandated requirements. The primary role of this MTO being to deliver type training for T-165 (convex) to enable development of a competent Maintenance workforce enabling transition to a new aircraft type. The jobholder will also: Lead in the development of Saudi National Ground Crew to support Saudisation within O&AT. The ability to development on base Training solutions being key to this process. Ensuring that a clear competence framework is established to allow controlled progression of staff and the development of individual training plans. Provide oversight of Basic Training Programs (SNTTP and FLM), ensuring they continue to deliver competent persons to Maintenance Operations at the KFAB. Develop a Training Management System to maintain a comprehensive records data base to support issuance of Maintenance Authorisations on Base and allow Training forecasting. Provide a mechanism for "lessons learnt" through the development of training interventions/communications as an output to Safety and Quality Assurance activities. Be responsible for the effective delivery of the O&AT Technical Training in accordance with approved data. Ensuring the O&AT Operation Training Organisations conform to the requirements of the Directorate of M&CA approval. Be responsible for ownership of the KFAB MTOE, ensuring that all changes to the exposition and associated manuals are notified immediately to the Directorate. Ensure that the Head of Technical Training - Company is kept informed as to the state of compliance of the KFAB MTO against the M&CA Approval. Ensure that all KFAB staff involved in instruction and assessments carried out by the organisation meet the competence standards required by Directorate. All necessary Airworthiness data received from O&AT Technical Operations (published data from the Equipment CDO are made available and any recommended changes to training have been incorporated IAW the KFAB Control of Courseware, Examinations and Supplementary Training Materials. Ensure that Office accommodation and facilities are available appropriate to the management of the planned training and for the use of training staff. Ensure that all M&CA approved courses and assessments are delivered to the standard and content at the required level of knowledge, as specified in the MTO approval. Ensure that corrective action is carried out for the findings of quality audits. Follow up and rectification of findings required to re-establish the required standards of training, assessment or maintenance standards is carried out. Manage all ground crew training needs at KFAB. Identify/recruit suitable staff to ensure the MTO can deliver required training to support Maintenance and flying operations. Lead the development of a Training Management System that allows predicted Training needs, of all ground crew within KFAB, to be planned, delivered and recorded with minimal disruption to day to day maintenance and flight operations. Ensure O&AT develop and deploy safety critical training interventions as identified and highlighted through the O&AT Safety Management System. Continually review and develop training strategy and interventions to ensure effectiveness, cost efficiency and support of Saudisation & Industrialisation activities. Establish effective communications and feedback mechanisms between senior management and frontline staff ensuring technical and procedural effectiveness. Ensure incorporation of BAE Systems Organisational Training needs with O&AT project training plans to ensure training is delivered with minimal disruption but maximum effectiveness e.g. SHE, HR and BAE Systems corporate Mandated Training requirements, liaising with company Functions as required. Work with O&AT Flight and Ground Operations to integrate training cross over points to realise organisational efficiencies. Ensuring provision of Technical and Organisational Training to all O&AT staff as required. Ensure O&AT develop and deliver Continuation Training to keep workforce abreast of leading industry practice, corporate requirements, latest technology updates, Human Factors and lesson's learned by the organisation from MEDA and SMS outputs. Support the Head of Technical Training - Company in the development of a fit for purpose Training capability for O&AT Technical Operations, enabling implementation of initial and continued maintenance capability allowing transformation to take place within the O&AT Maintenance Organisations, accounting for 2 key fundamental changes: Introduction and Implementation of new M&CA regulatory framework Introduction of new platforms of advanced technology requiring the up skilling of workforce. (Basic and Type specific aircraft maintenance training). Supports the Head of Technical Training - Company, in the oversight of Approved Suppliers, as contracted by O&AT, ensuring training pipelines are effective end to end. Undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Examiner Undertake the delegated duties and responsibilities of the Head of Technical Training - Company during prolonged absence. Ensure that Knowledge examiners, instructors and assessors are fully trained and assessed regularly for competence and that all records pertaining to these personnel are kept up to date. Ensure that there are sufficient storage facilities, tools, equipment, materials and publications available to perform the planned practical tasks. Ensure that secure facilities are available for the storage of assessment papers prior to the assessment and for the storage of completed students answer papers. Ensure that student and staff records are produced and stored in secure conditions. Manage all ground crew training needs at KFAB. Identify/recruit suitable staff to ensure the MTO can deliver required training to support Maintenance and flying operations. Lead the development of a Training Management System that allows predicted Training needs, of all ground crew within KFAB, to be planned, delivered and recorded with minimal disruption to day to day maintenance and flight operations. Ensure O&AT develop and deploy safety critical training interventions as identified and highlighted through the O&AT Safety Management System. Continually review and develop training strategy and interventions to ensure effectiveness, cost efficiency and support of Saudisation & Industrialisation activities. Establish effective communications and feedback mechanisms between senior management and frontline staff ensuring technical and procedural effectiveness. Ensure incorporation of BAE Systems Organisational Training needs with O&AT project training plans to ensure training is delivered with minimal disruption but maximum effectiveness e.g. SHE, HR and BAE Systems corporate Mandated Training requirements, liaising with company Functions as required. Work with O&AT Flight and Ground Operations to integrate training cross over points to realise organisational efficiencies. Ensuring provision of Technical and Organisational Training to all O&AT staff as required. Ensure O&AT develop and deliver Continuation Training to keep workforce abreast of leading industry practice, corporate requirements, latest technology updates, Human Factors and lesson's learned by the organisation from MEDA and SMS outputs. Support the Head of Technical Training - Company in the development of a fit for purpose Training capability for O&AT Technical Operations, enabling implementation of initial and continued maintenance capability allowing transformation to take place within the O&AT Maintenance Organisations, accounting for 2 key fundamental changes: Introduction and Implementation of new M&CA regulatory framework Introduction of new platforms of advanced technology requiring the up skilling of workforce. (Basic and Type specific aircraft maintenance training). Supports the Head of Technical Training - Company, in the oversight of Approved Suppliers, as contracted by O&AT, ensuring training pipelines are effective end to end. Undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Examiner Undertake the delegated duties and responsibilities of the Head of Technical Training - Company during prolonged absence. Ensure that Knowledge examiners, instructors and assessors are fully trained and assessed regularly for competence and that all records pertaining to these personnel are kept up to date. Ensure that there are sufficient storage facilities, tools, equipment, materials and publications available to perform the planned practical tasks. Ensure that secure facilities are available for the storage of assessment papers prior to the assessment and for the storage of completed students answer papers. Ensure that student and staff records are produced and stored in secure conditions.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

· Excellent working knowledge of aircraft maintenance, aircraft maintenance training and associated authorisations. · A thorough working knowledge of RSAF and BAE Systems Saudi Arabia M&CA Regulatory frameworks. · A proven track record of delivering successful training programs. Ability to identify organisational improvement opportunities and develop safe effective solutions to capitalize. Experience of efficiently integrating wider business training requirements with technical training plans/programs. Hold a current and valid EASA Cat B License (ICAO annex 1) or military/civil aviation equivalent qualification. Aircraft Maintenance experience. Demonstrable experience in the delivery aircraft type training. Demonstrable experience in the delivery of modern aircraft maintenance trainee programs. Demonstrable experience in development of training materials. Understanding of BAE Systems, Systems Approach to Training. Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia preferred.

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 and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 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.

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