Typhoon Salam Airworthiness Assurance Officer (AAO)

Thank you for considering the position of Typhoon Salam Airworthiness Assurance Officer (AAO). The MOD Saudi Armed Forces Projects (MODSAP) is a unique and exciting environment in which to work, and forms a crucial part of the strategic defence relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

You will be joining MODSAP at a key juncture in the UK-Saudi relationship; with Saudi Arabia undertaking an unprecedented programme of societal reforms, while facing continuing challenges to regional and national security. UK defence, security and prosperity interests in Saudi Arabia remain substantial.

The UK has a longstanding bilateral relationship with Saudi Arabia, which currently accounts for nearly half of all defence exports from the UK. MODSAP plays a key role in overseeing the delivery of services under this relationship. It is a large, challenging and complex programme of work that has been running for over 30 years and it is on these foundations that we must build – central to this is our strategy to capitalise upon the significant future opportunities within the defence and security relationship of both countries.

The KSA is a fascinating country wrestling with some strategic challenges as it seeks to develop its industrial and defence capabilities against a backdrop of an unstable region and increasing external scrutiny of its decisions and behaviours. This is a rewarding challenge and unlike any other post in Government.

MODSAP has embarked upon a path to enact positive and lasting change from within, through internal organisational change and transformation and enhanced HMG collaboration to meet the demands of tomorrow. Whether this is through a re-focused attitude, modernising our business processes, developing and enhancing relationships with our colleagues across Governments and Industries, or sustaining and enhancing the commitments made by HMG to the KSA.

You will be supported by a diverse and high performing team, supported by a senior management team who are committed to developing MODSAP as a great place to work, where staff are respected, valued and fairly rewarded for their contribution to the successful achievement of our common mission, where we also seek to nurture your skill sets, expanding on those where possible and broadening your horizons for the future.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The Typhoon Airworthiness Assurance Officer (AAO) is responsible for providing effective monitoring and assurance of BAES continued airworthiness arrangements that directly support the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Typhoon operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This post will also provide assurance of equipment deliveries by the Prime Contractor (PC), BAES Saudi Arabia, against the Defence Lines of Development (DLoD).

The Post Holder should have previously demonstrated a high degree of flexibility to reorganise priorities and resources allied with political astuteness to apply immediate programme needs to long-term goals. The Post Holder should also possess a proven ability to effectively communicate with Industry and military personnel at various levels.

The Typhoon AAO responsibilities are:

• Monitor all issued Technical Instructions (TIs) to identify any inconsistencies or errors, and bring these to the attention of PC and MODSAP stakeholders.
• Monitor the BAES TI closure process to assure that TIs are closed efficiently and effectively to reduce / minimise air safety risk and report findings.
• Monitor emergent issues that have a significant potential to impact on Air Safety and assure that the BAES Coordinating Design Organisation (CDO) provide appropriate advice to the RSAF concurrent with any corresponding TI.
• Monitor PC deliveries of Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and support documentation to KSA for schedule adherence.
• Assure that the PC deliverables are performed iaw with its processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong communication links with MODSAP team members employed in KSA (Riyadh and Taif).
• Maintain working relationships with BAES Airworthiness and Engineering teams at Warton, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Typhoon Delivery Team and with external MOD bodies.
• The Post Holder should have proven experience in dealing with UK MoD (both civilian and military) and Industry Departments together with the ability to exert influence as required in MODSAP’s monitoring role of the PC.
• Perform secretarial duties for the Typhoon meetings that are attended by BAE Systems and MODSAP personnel.

Essential:

a. Knowledge of Airworthiness Safety.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Airworthiness Competence Set (ACS) 3 – Continuing Airworthiness Support.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time and if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering capability and products to our customer. 
• The post does not offer relocation expenses.

The post does not offer relocation expenses. The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer)

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six month probation period.

Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.”

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

Job contact :

• Name : Mr Frank Mosley
• Email : frank.mosley610@dgsap.mod.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk