{"id":46015,"date":"2025-03-02T12:59:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T12:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/non-destructive-inspection-ndi-senior-specialist\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T12:59:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T12:59:41","slug":"non-destructive-inspection-ndi-senior-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/non-destructive-inspection-ndi-senior-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Senior Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Senior Specialist<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Salary: Competitive<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Grade: 6<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>JOB PURPOSE<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>BAE Systems is the UK Government\u2019s 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.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>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.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>This role is responsible to undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities of Non-Destructive Inspection in support of Typhoon operations and in accordance with the RSAF Typhoon maintenance policy, ensuring that all Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with BAE Systems Saudi Arabia SALAM Maintenance Organisation Exposition and associated Quality Management System.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertaking all NDI activities within the scope of the NDI test regime.<\/li>\n<li>Deputising for the NDI Lead when required to do so.<\/li>\n<li>Managing the available manpower by coordinating with his Specialist Supervisors to ensure aircraft generation,<\/li>\n<li>Submission of TQs and TPRF including the embodiment of all Technical Instructions and Modifications.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that all electronic data systems are utilized correctly within process and adhere to operating procedures.<\/li>\n<li>That Depth Management &#038; Customers reporting is readily available.<\/li>\n<li>Support the NDI Lead in the management of the facilities ensuring that damage or defects to equipment or buildings is reported promptly to the correct organizations and followed through to a full conclusion.<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring that all personnel engaged in activities in areas under his control follow the correct engineering practices, observe safety precautions and that as far as is reasonably practicable no one is exposed to any unnecessary or uncontrolled risks.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure shift handovers are carried out without ambiguity and that daily diaries are maintained.<\/li>\n<li>Adherence to tool control procedures and the carrying out of random checks of the assigned specialist tool kits (100% checks, damaged tools).<\/li>\n<li>Carry out independent checks of the airworthiness tool for consistency and accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Support the NDI Lead in addressing any QA or higher HQ reports including investigations.<\/li>\n<li>Making ready and available to submit, equipment for calibration in accordance with local procedures as required.<\/li>\n<li>Support and promote the \u2018spot it report it\u2019, SORT and FOD prevention programs. Raising any Report of Item Discrepancy (ROID) or deficiency paperwork for items received from supply that are damaged or considered not fit for purpose.<\/li>\n<li>Provide assistance as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for his trade in trouble shooting\/fault finding as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Essential<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have extensive proven post qualification practical maintenance experience within operational flying aircraft environment supported by formal recorded workplace applied related training OR extensive experience on same aircraft type<\/li>\n<li>Have attained Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification (e.g. EN4179, ASNT, PCN) in at least 4 methods (PT, MT, ET and UT)<\/li>\n<li>Holds 2nd signature.<\/li>\n<li>Equipment specific training and relevant type training (\u2018Q\u2019 Course) if required.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership skills and proven ability to supervise all levels of engineering personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Desirable<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broad aerospace and defence company \/ industry knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Thorough understanding of company processes and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Proven Supervisory experience within the area of definition.<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of RAF and \/or RSAF engineering operating procedures.<\/li>\n<li>A track record of meeting strict deadlines without compromising standards and quality.<\/li>\n<li>Previous experience of delivering workplace training.<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of ESS or similar electronic based reporting system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> RECRUITMENT<span class=\"br\"><\/span>The post holder will have the following background: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge \/ understanding of aircraft maintenance and engineering.<\/li>\n<li>Must have completed a recognised aircraft engineering apprenticeship in industry\/military or similar qualification in aircraft systems.<\/li>\n<li>Must Have Specialist Level 2 NDI qualification (e.g. EN4179, ASNT, PCN) in at least 4 methods (PT, MT, ET and UT)<\/li>\n<li>Must have experience working knowledge of EASA Part 145<\/li>\n<li>High level of interpersonal skill to co-ordinate a number of activities and the ability to communicate, influence and direct decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS<span class=\"br\"><\/span>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.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>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.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS<span class=\"br\"><\/span>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<span class=\"br\"><\/span>BAE Systems<span class=\"br\"><\/span>At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world&#8217;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.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and\/or Customer approvals.<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.com.sa\/jobad\/sa0fb28fdfc8eec306603b9c74c5bef31e?affid=0852fd5db5a52cbcd75bf945aa534932\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Senior Specialist Salary: Competitive Grade: 6 Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE BAE Systems is the UK Government\u2019s 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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":46016,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[17,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jobs-in-gulf-countries","category-jobs-in-saudi-arabia"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":113900,"url":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/maintenance-operations-manager\/","url_meta":{"origin":46015,"position":0},"title":"Maintenance Operations Manager","author":"Admin","date":"September 11, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Maintenance Operations Manager GG12 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia JOB PURPOSE BAE Systems is the UK Government\u2019s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. 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