Technical Publication Specialist
Salary: Competitive
Location: Riyadh, 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 for writing and/or editing existing documents (including policies, procedures and work instructions) contained within RSAF Logistics manuals, as directed by his supervising manager.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
The incumbent will:

• Write new publications as needed and/or edit all RSAF Logistics-produced existing publications:
  • based on regulatory changes
  • customer requirements
• Create process flow maps for:
  • new revised RSAF Logistics procedures
  • existing RSAF Logistics procedures
• Co-ordinate RSAF and contractor approval
• Communicate changes through RSAF’s document management software, including crating CD’s containing the initial issue, revisions and/or updates and forward these to the approved users
• Maintain detailed files of the history for all changes, for all RSAF Logistics manuals
• Interface with regulatory authorities, contractors and/or the end user representatives for any changes to RSAF Logistics manuals
• Remain current with industry sector (defence, aviation, engineering) standards
• Provide a troubleshooting service to users and the RSAF, identifying issues and advising solutions
• develop and deliver training sessions to other team members
• Lead and/or guide the work of other staff engaged in similar functions.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION
The individual will be required to meet the following criteria.

• Minimum of a diploma (e.g. BTEC HND) in aerospace engineering or an equivalent engineering field.
• Extensive proven experience in a producing technical publications.
• Relevant knowledge and hands on experience required in:
  • ISO 10019
  • S1000D
  • aircraft documentation
  • matrix organisations.

The individual must show experience of:

• Following house style in layout, formatting and written style
• Producing highly accurate publications
• Reading, understanding and interpreting engineering drawings, reports, diagrams, publications, schematics and manuals
• Familiarity with industry standards and processes related to technical publications (such as ATA manual, CAA processes, technical manual processes, and industry developments
• Mastery of Microsoft Office products (including: Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio)
• S1000D and ATA writing specifications
• Effective research skills using the internet and databases.

The job holder will also be required to undertake the following generic responsibilities.

• Very good communication skills; capable of operating at both detailed and strategic level.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude able to work to tight timescales.
• Demonstrate high levels of initiative with regard to problem solving.
• Promoting and demonstrating commitment to Continuous Improvement, positively seeking improvements, with the aim of eliminating non value added activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilise, and review, current procedures and work instructions.
• Assisting the RSAF to achieve a healthy and safe workplace, and to enable reasonable care of self and others.

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.
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.