Forward Maintenance Manager

**(Saudi National Only)**

**Grade**:GG12

**Location**: Dhahran

**Working hours**:full time

**Advert closing**: 17/072025

**Responsibilities**

- The Forward Maintenance Manager will be responsible for leading Line Technical Support and TSS Maintenance Control Team. He will be the main point of contact for all support provided by the TSS team to the RSAF flight line including aircraft rework.
- Responsible for the leadership, management and coordination of all TSS teams working on the flight line.
- Responsible for ensuring these teams comply with all regulatory requirements, in accordance with the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and applicable RSAF manuals.
- Holds the required authorisations and permissions to be able to sign off maintenance records in accordance with RSAF manuals and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).
- Work involves a balance between leading the resolution of complex Engineering issues and responsibility for
- Ensures aircraft maintenance records carried out by the TSS team on the flight line are completed and signed off in accordance with RSAF manuals and the approved MOE.
- Ensures TSS Maintenance Control team is effectively managed and effective and dynamic communication is maintained with the RSAF.
- Responsible for addressing all Quality findings and SORT’s within scope of responsibility.
- Responsible for the managing of all diversions (including sickness) to levels that enable the delivery of the contracted output.
- Responsible for Succession Planning and Business Continuity Planning within area of responsibility.
- Ensures suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) are available to carry out the required maintenance activities.
- Identified opportunities to improve and enhance the delivery of the service and actively encourages a Continuous Improvement culture.
- Deputise for the Senior Maintenance Manager as required.
- Holds and maintains the required authorisations and permissions to be able to sign off maintenance records in accordance with RSAF manuals and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), such as GOLDesp, Red-X, IMS and Mandatory and Independent authorisations.

**Job Requirements**:
- A recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC/OND/BTEC level in a relevant technical discipline, or a technical apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent technical qualification acceptable to M&CA, Relevant Degree in Engineering Discipline.
- Excellent leadership management skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel. Flexibility, enthusiasm, commitment and influence are also key to meeting the requirements of the role as is the ability to build teams and strong relationships.
- A sound understanding of the RSAF 4-1-7166 series and supporting technical publications applicable to his work area.
- Have at least 10 years practical experience in maintenance of aircraft and aircraft systems; with additional education, experience and knowledge of aircraft regulatory policies.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in a relevant management role.
- Tornado Aircraft Systems Maintenance Course.
- Must be adept at managing Human Factors issues.
- Must hold a current driving licence and RSAF flight line driving licence. Base security clearance is required.

**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 leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

**BAE Systems**

**BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to

Develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.