Aircraft Mechanical Technician

**Job Title: Aircraft Mechanical Technician**

**Salary: Competitive**

**Location: Dhahran**

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**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**
- To carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and modifications for Tornado on and off aircraft.
- Maybe required to provide support to RSAF away from TSS.
- Performs major and minor mechanical maintenance, repairs, modifications and TCTO’s for Tornado on and off aircraft
- Is responsible for the quality and completeness of the work he carries out, or signs for as having been carried out, on an aircraft or aircraft component in accordance with the approved data.
- Works within the requirements of the TSS Quality Management System, Safety Management System and RSAF Technical Orders.
- Completes Maintenance paperwork forms, appropriate aircraft forms, records and maintenance documentation both hard and electronic copies.
- Ensures maximum effort is made to safeguard the TSS programme timescales in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Highlights to his immediate supervisor areas of inexperience or training requirements, for himself and others.
- Provides on-the-job and theory training for trainees.
- Deputises, if required, for the mechanical supervisor.

**RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION**

Essential:

- Extensive post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR experience on same aircraft type OR successful completion of BAESSA apprenticeship programme (SNTTP/ TSNTTP).
- Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment specific training if required.
- Demonstrate knowledge / understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.
- Relevant equipment specific training

Desirable:

- Completion of Tornado mechanical maintenance course.
- Working knowledge of Q-pulse, GOLD and an understanding of M&CA processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- Hold a current driving licence.
- A sound understanding of the RSAF 4-1-7166 series and supporting technical publications applicable to his work area.
- An understanding of the RSAF Operation and working practices.

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**EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS**

**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.