Test Cell Technician

Job description

Job Title: Training Cell Technician

Salary: £38,119.99

Location: Dhahran

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. The job holder is responsible for the training and mentoring activities in respect to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) employees and is responsible for: Inspecting, removing, installing, trouble-shooting, repairing, maintaining, testing and modifying jets, turbo jets, turbo fans and small gas turbine engines; maintaining associated equipment; and supervising jet engine activities.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

ADVISES ON TECHNICAL PROBLEMS OF REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF TURBO JET TURBO FAN AND JET ENGINES:

· Solves maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, diagrams, blueprints and wiring and schematic diagrams and analysing construction and operating characteristics of jet engines, including small gas turbine engines.
· Determines repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment.
· Interprets installation and maintenance policies and procedures related to jet engine repair and testing.
· Diagnose recurring malfunctions and recommends corrective action by initiation of material deficiency reports or by other appropriate means.
· Devises new maintenance and operating procedures and recommends revised policy to facilitate full utilisation of personnel and equipment.

REMOVES, INSTALLS, INSPECTS, REPAIRS, AND TESTS JET ENGINES, INCLUDING SMALL GAS TURBINE ENGINES:

· Diagnose malfunctions and performs repairs using technical publications and specific test equipment.
· Determine extent of disassembly necessary to repair or replace engine parts.
· Inspect engine components using visual inspection methods.
· Analyse inspection and test equipment findings to determine extent of repair.
· Rectification of engines, adhering to prescribed procedures, torque values, safety methods and clearances.
· Modification of engines according to technical directives.
· Removal and installation of engine test equipment
· Prepare engine for installation and installs in test stand.
· Conducts tests of engines using related test equipment.
· Adjusts, aligns and calibrates jet engines and their components to achieve maximum operating efficiency consistent with design characteristics

PERFORMS AND SUPERVISES TEST STAND FUNCTIONS ON AIRCRAFT JET, TURBO JET AND TURBO FAN ENGINES:

· Performs complicated and unusual test functions by installing engines in test equipment and making necessary connections.
· Performs pre-test and post-test checks.
· Operates engine and performs engine tests according to applicable directives, and records test data on log sheet.
· Determines engine performance by computing engine thrust, specific fuel consumption, engine rpm, and exhaust gas temperature.
· Evaluates performance and accepts or rejects engine.
· Removes engines from test stand and prepares them for installation or storage.
· Observes and ensures compliance with established safety procedures.

INSPECTS JET ENGINES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT:

· Inspects jet engines to determine operational status.
· Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective action.
· Inspects installed and repaired jet engines and components with technical publications.

SUPERVISES JET ENGINE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL:

· Establishes work methods, production controls and performance standards.
· Plans and schedules work assignments and establishes priorities for accomplishing work.
· Ensures maintenance equipment, tools, parts and test equipment are available.
· Ensures assigned support equipment is serviceable.
· Initiates and reviews maintenance data records.
· Assigns repair and maintenance functions to subordinates and evaluates their performance in terms of compliance with operational policies, maintenance procedures and technical orders.
· Conducts or supervises on-the-job training programs and instructs subordinates in maintenance techniques.
· Rotates assignment of jet engine technicians on various maintenance tasks to ensure opportunity for full qualification and to improve utility of assigned personnel.
· Reviews training status to determine level of qualification achieved by individuals and units.

RECRUITMENT

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation, with 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.