Air Traffic Control & Flight Operations Instructor

Grade: 5

Location: Dhahran, 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 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.

Responsible for delivering effective and efficient training analysis, design, development and delivery of training solutions covering Air Traffic Control and Flight Operations, to meet the customer’s needs and requirements of the Technical Studies Institute (TSI).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The post holder is responsible for:

· Working closely with the RSAF to ensure appropriate levels of cadet discipline are established and maintained.

· Maintaining the credibility of the company with RSAF by exercising and co-ordinating Quality Assurance.

· Recommending, developing and implementing procedures, processes and controls within an assigned area to ensure compliance with defined policies.

· Supporting the pursuit of business opportunities to facilitate performance and growth and to ensure the team contributes to achieving the department’s business and value plan.

· Contributing as required to supporting business development activities.

· Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate requirements and external standards within area(s) of specialism and keep abreast of changes, which may impact the business.

· knowledge of Export Control requirements (ITAR).

· Working in liaison with the Senior Instructor and deputise if required in their absence.

· Ensuring practical training and delivery of training at Simulators are up to TTS Standards.

· Overseeing the continual Improvement of the Training facilities and assuring that the Simulators are fully operational.

· Acting as Internal quality assurance to assure that internal validators and Assessors are carrying out the Cadets assessment in accordance with City & Guild standards and guidelines.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

The post holder must:

· Be degree qualified or a graduate of a military or civilian aerospace training establishment and will possess the technical qualifications appropriate to their specialty area.

· Hold an Air Traffic Controllers Licence issued by an ICAO Contracting State with validated ratings in Aerodrome Control (ICAO 052), Non Radar Approach Control (ICAO 053) and Radar Approach Control (ICAO 054), or Certificates of Competence issued by a State Authority in the disciplines of Aerodrome Control, Radar Approach Control and Non Radar Approach Control.

· Hold a valid IELTS certificate showing an average band score of 5.0 with no pillar less than 4.0 for non-native English language speakers.

· Have successfully completed a formal Instructional Techniques Course.

· Demonstrate proven experience in the development and delivery of academic and technical training programmes in a military or civilian training environment.

· Have recent instructional experience.

· Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills and team player.

· Have good knowledge of training methodologies, analysis, design and delivery and a proven ability to perform within a training environment.

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.

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.