Job Summary:

• Manages the AAGS Preventative Maintenance Program on base to ensure that the implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives
• Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing the Program
• Directs and coordinates Program activities, and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions with knowledge and experience to enhance the Program
• Confers with personnel to explain Program and individual responsibilities for phases of the Program
• Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate managerial personnel, activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified Program objectives
• Ensures all AAGS personnel carry out their duties as per airfield, workshop,safety and tool control procedures
• Manages manpower, shift rosters, safety and maintains accurate databases
• Manages schedules for maintenance of equipment as per OEM manuals
• Procurement of spares and consumables

Responsibilities:

• Plans and supervises AAGS personnel to ensure the department is run in an efficient manner
• Provide the company and the customer with a realistic work schedule
• The Manager must ensure timely completion of preventative maintenance
• The Manager will monitor, follow up and supervise ongoing maintenance to ensure milestones are met as per schedule
• The Manager will ensure all quality criteria are met as laid down by QA Department
• Maintain a high level of motivation and professionalism within the engineering team
• Provide weekly / monthly progress reports to the Program Manager and customer as requested
• Responsible for the working budget and providing balance sheets and expense reports
• Maintain employee records and working hours

Principal working relationships:

(Excluding direct reporting relationships established above)
• RSAF
• PCA and Saudia Airlines
• USAF representatives and overseas guests

Internal relationships:
• Procurement department
• Shipping department
• HR department

External relationships:
• Local vendors
• Shipping, transportation and heavy equipment suppliers

Qualifications:

The applicant should have,
• Completed a formal manufacturers training program / course or equivalent on Aircraft Arresting Gear Systems
• A minimum of 10 years experience working with Aircraft Arresting Gear Systems applicable to the Royal Saudi Air Force
• A minimum of five years experience in a training / supervisory position
• The ability to communicate and demonstrate skills and methods accurately
and clearly

Qualifications, knowledge and ability required:
• Broad based technical / electro mechanical background
• BSc Mech Eng or equivalent
• Min 10 years experience in relevant engineering background
• Leadership and administrative skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to write clear, concise reports
• Excellent people management skills
• Good communication skills in the English language
• Project management skills
• Posses drive, enthusiasm, confidence, adaptability, patience and tenacity
• Ability to work under pressure in the field
• Ability to work within a mixed nationality work force
• Good sense of humor essential