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Head of Aircrew Training and Governance

Full time at BAE Systems in Saudi Arabia
Posted on August 30, 2024

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Job Description - Head of Aircrew Training and Governance (00109998) Head of Aircrew Training & Governance GG14 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. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES The Head of Aircrew Training & Governance (HoATG) provides advice and guidance on a range of flying operations matters to a business or functional area to meet operational needs of line management and the business. This role works within agreed flying operations frameworks and is involved in the development, implementation, and management of flying operations policies and processes. The role requires a good and broad professional knowledge, and keen understanding of military flying operations principles and practices, including an understanding of the impact and implications of decisions made, and of relevant flying related policies. The delivery of the role will typically be through collaboration with a small team of military flying operations professionals or is delivered as an individual contributor with subject matter expertise in a key military flying operations discipline. HoATG can be called upon to deliver flying operations tasks and activities commensurate with their skill set. HoATG is an integral member of the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia (BAESSA) Flying Operations Directorate team and is responsible for assessing and reporting the compliance of all BAESSA flying operations activities with Business and contracted mandates. HoATG will be required to accept a Letter of Delegation (LOD) from the Director of Flying Operations to assure BAESSA flying operations compliance with business and contracted mandates. HoATG is responsible for promulgating functional processes that assist stakeholders in achieving their mandated requirements through the BAESSA Flying Operations Exposition - Training (FOE-T) process document. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

  • A Military Flying Instructor Qualification.
  • Military staff experience at Squadron Leader/Major (or equivalent) level or above in a western military.
  • Good knowledge of fast jet air operations and aircrew training gained from 10 years plus experience in a military aircraft operations/training environment.
  • A working knowledge of aviation safety management.
  • Computer literate and a working knowledge of supported software packages, including Microsoft Office suite together with any other specialist packages necessary to fulfil the task.
Knowledge and experience of delivering projects within a defence contracting or military service environment in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East. Experience of designing and delivering flying operations training in an operational military flying environment. Knowledge of working with senior customer and business communities to develop and deploy proven innovative solutions. Knowledge and understanding of the BAE Systems Lifecycle Management (LCM) programme. Knowledge and understanding of the BAE Systems Operational Framework (OF) and its application from a functional and programme/project perspective (SBDCP and Salam). Knowledge and understanding of applicable RSAF policies and regulations and how they apply to BAESSA flying operations. Experience of project management within the industry/sector. Domain knowledge of the military air training environment. Experience in customer, contractor, and team relationship building and management. Ability to work on your own initiative and lead diverse operational teams. Experience in training governance and its application to training roles. EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent-free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. 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. All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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