Range Safety Specialist

Job Description - Range Safety Specialist )

Range Safety Specialist -

Saudi National Only

Grade: 5

Location: Riyadh

Working Hours: Full Time

Advert closing: 18/02/2026

• Air to Ground Range is an RSAF owned and controlled facility which supports Saudi Defence Force air to ground weapon training in accordance with RSAF Orders.
• The Flying Wing Commander (FWC) or his delegate officer is responsible for the Air to Ground Range facility.
• The RSS will be assigned to the Flying Wing to ensure the Air to Ground Range facility is adequately manned and ready to support planned Air to Ground Range flight attack activities. He will operate under the daily management of the FWC or his delegate. However job responsibilities, boundaries and tasking will be determined by the RSAF Air to Ground Range directives.
• The RSS duties includes but are not limited to:
• Management of support staff to ensure the air to ground range is fit for use.
• Routine inspections and maintenance of air to ground targets.
• Functional maintenance of the range support equipment and radios.
• Range Safety within the range boundaries in accordance with Range Orders.
• Ensuring no unauthorised access during the air to ground flying activities.
• Operational Control of aircraft and vehicles within the air to ground range boundaries.
• Provide a weather advisory service to aircrew operating within the air to ground range.
• The RSS may be required to support RSAF air to ground range activities during air exercises inside the KSA.

The following qualifications and experience for this post:

• The job applicant must be a former fast jet pilot, minimum flight lead.
• Former aircrew member with at least one-year’s experience in Air to Ground Ranges preferably with certificate.
• The successful applicant should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be willing to work in a team to achieve the management of the Air to Ground range task requirements.
• The post requires X military a high understanding of Link 16 Operations,
• The appointment will normally be from an external source.

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain.

Our investments have helped to develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

Note:

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals. If you are Ex-military, you MUST submit your end of service certificate with your application. We aim to complete the assessment and selection process within 3 weeks from closing date.