Weapons Instructor

**Weapons Instructor**

**Grade: 6**

**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 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.

As part of the BAE Systems SDT Typhoon Qualification Training project, there is a requirement for a number of specialist Technical Instructors (Avionics, Mechanical and Weapons) to design and develop various technical courses and deliver those courses as well as courses which have been bought-in from external vendors.

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES**

The post holder is responsible for:
Designing appropriate course material to match customer requirements.

Developing and administering appropriate technical tests and assessments

Implementing the delivery of training programmes to the required standards.

Carrying out the administration requirements for training programmes

Performing maintenance tasks on trade related training devices

Ensuring that BAE SDT QMS & SHE requirements are applied and implemented

**RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION**

The post holder must have:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in an Aerospace Science or Aero Engineering.

An IELTS score of 6.0 average, with no lower than 5.0 in any pillar for Saudi Nationals.

Experience in an Aerospace engineering maintenance environment

Ideally have successfully completed a recognised Instructional Techniques course.

Ideally have successfully completed a Typhoon Q course relevant to their trade.

**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.