Typhoon Avionic Technician Supervisor

Job Description - Typhoon Avionic Technician Supervisor (00109948)Typhoon Avionic Technician Supervisor - 00109948Typhoon Avionic Technician SupervisorLocation: TaifJOB PURPOSEBAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor (PC) 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. For such maintenance and training.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.This role is responsible for carrying out Avionic maintenance activities and Supervise the Consolidation Training of assigned RSAF Technicians in support of the RSAF Typhoon Flying programme and generate aircraft to achieve the contracted Operational Ready Rates in accordance with best industry practice, BAE Systems procedures, the Maintenance Organisation Exposition and the RSAF Regulatory FrameworkJOB ACCOUNTABILITIESCarrying out Avionic maintenance activities including detailed troubleshooting and rectification;Raising TPRFs against approved data;Assist with raising TQs for any aircraft related anomalies;Support the work centre Supervisor in ensuring shift handovers are accurate;Adhering to tool control procedures;Adhering to the use of only approved data;Carrying out good husbandry practices;Provide 100% supervision to assigned RSAF Trainee Technicians at level ‘A’Provide and Supervise consolidation training and mentoring to assigned RSAF personnel leading to the award of 1 st signature (Technician);Provide Training Guidance and mentoring of nominated RSAF personnel leading to the award of 2 nd (Supervisor) signature;Providing Supervisory 2 nd Signature (over sign) for engineering and maintenance tasks carried out by the RSAF in support of consolidation training on operational aircraft.Maintain accurate log books for the assigned RSAF technician.Liaise with RSAF and PC management in order to identify any training opportunities or to highlight any potential training shortfalls.Support the production of monthly progress reports to identify training progression.Assist the training cell by providing additional training and supervision to RSAF and PC personnel (to include but not limited to) Flight Line servicing, aircraft tow duties etc.Providing trade cover for the flight line hit team troubleshooting and fixing crew in faults.Depending on experience, the post holder may be required to be authorised to undertake independent inspections of Safety Critical Systems (3 rd Signature responsibility).Deputise for the work centre trade supervisor during periods of leave or absence.Support Aircrew post Flight De-briefs as required.Train RSAF personnel in the role of Supervisor.RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATIONMust be educated to ONC/HNC level or recognised equivalent or have relevant experience supported by formal, recorded workplace applied related training.Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.Must have previous Typhoon Avionic Systems experience with a formal ‘Q’ annotation.Must have extensive post qualification experience of military fast jet maintenance support, within an operational military flying environment.Good level of interpersonal skill and the ability to communicate, influence, deliver and supervise consolidation training to assigned RSAF personnel.Previous Supervisory experience gained in a Military environment.An understanding of engineering operating procedures.Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job.A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail.A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.Previous experience of delivering work place training would be advantageous.An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.RECRUITMENTThe post holder will have the following background:Ex-military or industry experience of serving on an operational military flying unit.Good working knowledge of the Typhoon Avionic Systems.Experience of working in the aviation industry in a Gulf Coast Country preferred.The ability to act upon their own initiative within the scope of their job.A conscientious approach to work and meticulous attention to detail is also required.Previous experience of conducting On-the-Job training activities would be advantageousAbility to deliver and supervise consolidation training activities to engineering personnel.A track record of meeting strict deadlines without