Tornado Simulator Instructor Pilot/WSO

Tornado Simulator Instructor Pilot/WSO

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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 (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

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 purpose of this role is to provide Training to RSAF Tornado pilots, WSOs and instructors

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

To include, but not limited to:

General

• Conduct ground school for all RSAF Tornado courses.

• Conduct Continuation Training lectures and training based on the operational requirements of the aircrew.

• May be selected as Standardisation Evaluation flight Examiner to conduct simulator and other ground evaluations.

• May be required to act as subject matter expert on other associated duties.

• Academic Instructional Duties

• Flight planning, including normal and advanced equipment (Example: FDL and TAMPA).

• Aircraft systems, subsystems, and displays.

• Instructional methodology/technique.

Simulator Instructional Duties

• Brief, conduct, and debrief all missions.

• M ission planning all phases of flight to ensure successful mission execution, including desired tactics and employment options/techniques for all flight phases.

• Operate associated simulators and cockpit trainers to include egress training.

• Train selected RSAF personnel to become qualified as simulator instructors.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Tornado flight lead Pilot/Weapons System Operator, and more than 250 hours of previous instructor time in any fighter aircraft.

• More than 1,000 hours total fighter time as a combat-ready Pilot/Weapon System Operator.

• Must be a graduate of the RAF Academic Instructor Course or equivalent.

Desirable

• Other professional military aviation related qualifications (including but not limited to supervisory/authorisation, flight/formation lead, weapons instructor, aviation safety, human factors).

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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

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. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 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.