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IDS SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR – WSO 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 and equipment. 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. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. As an IDS Simulator Instructor WSO your skills and qualifications must include:

  • Recent experience as a Tornado flight lead WSO with at least 250 hours of previous instructor time in any fighter aircraft.
  • Having in excess of 1000 hrs as a combat ready aircrew
  • Being a graduate of an academic instructor course or equivalent.

NOTE: Qualification shortfall is subject to Customer waiver

Responsibilities: As an IDS Simulator Instructor WSO you will be responsible to the RSAF appointed Simulator Officer for the training of RSAF Tornado pilots and WSOs. As an IDS Simulator Instructor WSO your duties will include, but not limited to:

  • Conducting ground school for all RSAF Tornado courses
  • Conducting continuation training lectures and training based on the operational requirement of aircrews.
  • The possibility of acting as Standardisation Evaluation Flight Examiner to conduct simulator and other ground evaluation.
  • The possibility of being used as subject matter experts on other associated duties
  • Flight Planning including normal and advanced equipment.
  • Briefing, conduct and debriefing all missions.
  • Mission planning all phases of flight to ensure successful mission execution including desired tactics and employment options/techniques for all flight phases
  • Operating associated simulators and cockpit trainers to include egress training.
  • Train selected RSAF personnel to become qualified simulator instructors.

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. 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.

Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 52 weeks with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Adoption leave
Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Open to part time work for some roles
Gym membership
Buy or sell annual leave
Bank holiday swaps
Company shutdown periods
Share options
Salary sacrifice
Employee discounts
Lunch and learns
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Mental health first aiders
Health insurance
Family health insurance
Annual bonus
Shared parental leave
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
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Company employees

Around 100,000

Currently Hiring Countries

Australia

Canada

Saudi Arabia

United Kingdom

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