Avionic Maintenance Technician

**Avionic Maintenance Technician**
- 00102665

**Title: Avionic Maintenance Technician**

**Salary: Competitive**

**Grade: 8**

**Location: Riyadh, 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 to 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 job holder will perform and supervise Aircraft Avionic functions and activities. They will provide On the Job Training (OJT). Troubleshoot, inspect, remove - install, repair, modify, and operate avionic aircraft systems, components and associated support and test equipment.

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- To provide operationally capable aircraft in support of King Faisal Air Academy (KFAA) pilot training programme through carrying out aircraft: servicing, fault finding, troubleshooting/rectification, modifications, inspections/evaluations of aircraft systems / components within the Avionic Systems at Intermediate level maintenance.
- To provide technical activities in support of KFAA mission statement and aircraft servicing programmes through carrying out Workshop support equipment: servicing, fault finding troubleshooting / rectification, modifications, inspections / evaluations of components / test / support equipment at the Intermediate level maintenance.
- To provide technical specialty Avionic support in support of KFAA: evaluation, interpretation, determinations of requisite corrective actions, performance and operational status of specialty specific aircraft systems, components, test - support equipment at the Intermediate level maintenance.
- Interpret / evaluate technical documents and diagrams within the scope of the trade specialty.
- Be able to achieve and maintain Production Inspector Red X (Independent) signatory capability for authorised specific trade certifications.
- To carry out ground handling of aircraft and associated equipment in support of the KFAA maintenance mission statement.
- To maintain aircraft, component, test equipment, support equipment and technical information and to provide specialist technical information/assistance as required.
- To provide informal and formal OJT for both RSAF and BAE Systems Saudi National personnel to enable either of them to operate at Intermediate Maintenance level.
- To obtain and maintain certifications to support speciality and aircraft maintenance functions.
- To assist / receive instruction by other trade specialities as required or directed.
- Assist Management team by deputising as Work Centre Supervisor as required.
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel).
- Able to acquire user expertise and become conversant with the RSAF aircraft data management and tracking computer systems - MIRO Gold.
- Able to understand and comply with the FOD and Safety program.

**RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION**

The job holder should meet the following:
Essential
- Graduate of a military service, or recognised civilian organisation, aircraft technical training institute.
- Possess post graduation experience or be graduating from the Royal Saudi Air Force recognised technical training provided by BAE Systems or other recognised civilian organisation.

Desirable
- Have completed a PC21 Aircraft Systems specific Training courses appropriate to specialties.

**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.

Job Technical

Primary LocationSA-01-Riyad-Riyadh

Closing Date Ongoing