Life Support Shop Tech (Level 1)

(Saudi National Only)

Grade : Location :

Taif

Advert closing : 28 / 09 / 2025

Responsibilities

Delivering Life Support capabilities in support of the RSAF Typhoon operations across KSA.

Aware of the principles of Continuing Airworthiness and how they apply to your area of maintenance including the terminology used.

Aware of the limitations of your personal authorisations.

Familiar with how authorisations, competence and currency affect the completion of maintenance tasks.

Aware of the need to report all accidents and incidents in controlled and confidential manner.

Correct completion & recording of all engineering practises in line with 2nd & 3rd signature responsibilities.

Task prioritisation to ensure no loss in flying capability.

Segregation and control, including tagging of all materials regardless of serviceability state.

Job card compilation & control, including a working knowledge of 1st & 2nd signature responsibilities.

Ensuring strict adherence to correct engineering practises and usage of approved data.

Generation of statistics relating to the overall performace and usage of HMSS.

Control of Supply & POL systems including relative document control.

Have a working knowledge of Tool Control, ensuring correct procedures are in place at all times.

Awareness of the maintenance planning philosophy. Have an understanding of the distinctive terms used within it and how it relates to your role.

Have a detailed knowledge of the Aircrew Assisted Escape System (AAES) and the safety requirements of entering and exiting the aircraft cockpit safely. You are always aware of the training for the AAES Typhoon authorisation.

Job Requirements

7+ years experience within the field of Aircrew Life Support Equipment in a technical role serving on an operational military flying unit – Typhoon preferred.

Thorough working knowledge of Life Support maintenance, fault finding and fitting procedures.

Practical experience working on Typhoon Life Support associated test equipment.

Broad experience of coaching and mentoring techniques to supervise and develop others through a training evaluation strategy.

Able to adapt to rapidly changing customer requirements.

An understanding of RAF and / or RSAF engineering operating procedures.

Thorough working knowledge of aircraft Life Support Fast jet Equipment.

Preferred experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country

High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a large number of diverse and complex activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct the decision making process at all levels. Experience of multi–tasking to manage a diverse range of engineering and management activities.

Conscientious and able to work under pressure as part of the larger management and leadership team.

Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritise according to operational and customer requirements.

Excellent Communication skills including the ability to adjust for a required audience.

Extensive experience in various Aircraft Engineering environments.

Leadership, delegation and team building skills for the effective people management.

About 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.

BAE Systems KSA

is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions.

Note : All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and / or Customer approvals. If you are Ex-military, you MUST submit your end of service certificate with your application. We aim to complete the assessment and selection process within 3 weeks from closing date.

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