L16 Squadron Operator

3 weeks ago

Hofuf, Saudi Arabia BAE Systems Full time

**Dhahran**

**Air**

**Engineering**

**Experienced professionals**

Job title: L16 Squadron Operator

**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 (RSAF) 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.

The Tornado Link 16 Squadron Operations Expert is a specialist appointment designed to maximise the effectiveness of Multi Tactical Data Link Networks within the Squadrons at KAAB. The job holder is responsible to the Tornado Link 16 Operations Coordinator & Trainer, for ensuring that the squadrons obtain a coherent tactical picture through real-time planning, management and analysis of Tornado Link 16 data. This individual will be key to the establishment of a strong working relationship within all of the squadrons on KAAB to ensure current Link 16 operational issues are understood.

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Job Accountabilities
- Responsibility for short range planning of day to day Squadron Link 16 operations.
- To monitor the network to ensure Link 16 connectivity and that it is being operated on the KAAB squadrons correctly and in conjunction with the extant national restrictions.
- Operate the Mission Planning Systems to ensure Link 16 Planning, network designs and the generation of associated initialisation data are correct.
- Ensure that the Tornado aircraft obtains optimum use of the Link 16 network with the correct programming of the MIDS.
- Participate in the operation of Link 16 ground support systems (i.e. Battlefield Operations Support System, Ground Support System (BOSS, GSS), in order to monitor and diagnose communications and integrity issues emergent within Link 16 Networks.
- To ensure Link 16 presents the real-time tactical situation display, status of each network participant and over-all network performance.
- Recognising platforms that, for some reason, cannot participate in the network, and developing solutions to address the deficiencies.
- Identifying any practices, procedures or systems that are or could be a threat to safety or quality.
- Recognising platforms that, for some reason, cannot participate in the network, and developing solutions to address the deficiencies.
- Competent in Quality, Safety and Maintenance, harassment and discrimination along with other policies.
- Completing any other reasonable duties or requests that are made by the line management.

Recruitment Specification

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- Essential_
- Educated to degree level or demonstrate equivalent experience in a Link 16 and/or engineering environment.
- Proven experience in a Tactical Data Link Military /Operational support environment.
- Understanding of the Link 16 Operation and working practices.
- 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.
- Desirable_
- Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures and industry knowledge.
- Proven experience within the aerospace industry preferably gained on Tornado or Typhoon aircraft.

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 utilities, with 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.

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

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