Job Description Senior Maintenance Manager - Depth Shops - 00122484 Senior Maintenance Manager – Depth Shops Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE 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 Senior Maintenance Manager (SMM) plays a critical leadership role within the Typhoon Forward Maintenance Organisation, responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintenance operations to ensure aircraft availability and compliance with airworthiness and safety standards in a military Part 145 environment. This role focuses on maintaining operational readiness for the RSAF Typhoon fleet, delivering continuous training for RSAF personnel, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to meet contracted Key Performance Measures (KPMs). The Senior Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across the Typhoon Forward Maintenance environment, driving a safety-first culture and achieving key performance targets. This role involves leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement to maintain aircraft readiness and personnel competency in a high-paced military aviation environment. Mentoring and Coaching: Foster a culture of mentorship, developing maintenance staff to meet current and future operational needs. Support counterpart training programmes to enhance RSAF personnel’s technical competencies.
Have extensive proven post qualification experience in Pt 145 supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training. Have extensive proven experience in a relevant management role. Excellent leadership management skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel. Extensive experience and working knowledge of EASA Pt 145. Extensive Air Sector company / industry knowledge (extensive proven experience in a senior position). Familiar level of knowledge on EASA Pt M. Minimum ONC in a relevant Technical discipline, or Part 66 Category C qualified, or National civilian / military equivalent and successful completion of a recognised national aircraft maintenance traineeship / apprenticeship, or suitable equivalent. Practitioner level of knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance and the aircraft maintenance environment. Practitioner level of knowledge of the Typhoon air system including relevant type or equipment specific training (for example ‘Q’ Course). Familiar level of knowledge on Technical Services, aircraft modifications, technical instructions and fleet management. A detailed understanding of Typhoon Engineering Support System and TrilogiView. Knowledge of Life Cycle Management. Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures. Broad aerospace and defence company / industry knowledge. Experienced – Certifying Technician and extensive BAE Systems supervisory experience within the area of definition.EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITSSAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITSPrimary Location