Hawk ATD IWSO

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join BAE Systems as an Hawk ATD IWSO based in Tabuk. 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 Sir Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons. For such maintenance and training this role requires the following:

Skills and Experience

· Must be a highly experienced military/ex-military IWSO or IP who has operated in a crew environment.

· One fast jet tour commensurate with T-165 capabilities.

· Simulator IWSOs must be contracted by 55th birthday.

· Instructors will have aircrew experience and should have completed a recognized service instructional tour.

· They should possess a QNI/IWSO/QPNI/QFI or equivalent instructional qualification.

Additional O&AT essential requirements for the ATD IWSO include:

· Competently able to use Microsoft Office products.

· Able to work under pressure to meet corporate requirements and policies.

Additional O&AT desirable requirements for the ATD IWSO include:

· Hawk T-2 or glass cockpit Hawk aircraft or simulator experience.

· Previous aircraft or simulator instruction on Hawk Lead in Fighter (LIF) Courses.

· Delivery experience of LIF related Computer Based Training Systems (CBT).

· Experience in training design, syllabus development and the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) process.

· Must be a highly experienced military/ex-military IWSO or IP who has operated in a crew environment.

· One fast jet tour commensurate with T-165 capabilities.

· Simulator IWSOs must be contracted by 55th birthday.

· Instructors will have aircrew experience and should have completed a recognized service instructional tour.

· They should possess a QNI/IWSO/QPNI/QFI or equivalent instructional qualification.

Additional O&AT essential requirements for the ATD IWSO include:

· Competently able to use Microsoft Office products.

· Able to work under pressure to meet corporate requirements and policies.

Additional O&AT desirable requirements for the ATD IWSO include:

· Hawk T-2 or glass cockpit Hawk aircraft or simulator experience.

· Previous aircraft or simulator instruction on Hawk Lead in Fighter (LIF) Courses.

· Delivery experience of LIF related Computer Based Training Systems (CBT).

· Experience in training design, syllabus development and the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) process.

Expatriate Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation, food allowance and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. 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 a 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.

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 and a full health care scheme

This position requires good people development competencies, high levels of interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, influence and direct Saudi cadets both in the air and on the ground.

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.