Simulator Maintenance Engineer (Business Jets)

The Position

This position, based near Brighton, on the South Coast of England is available immediately.  Reporting to the Simulator Manager, you will help ensure that the in-service Simulation Training Equipment meets contractual availability. There is a considerable element of problem solving in the role, through the requirement to analyse and rectify technical problems for aircraft and simulator hardware, plus some software systems. Judgements and decisions are made within the constraints of the Technical Manuals and the Simulator’s Qualification. Within these constraints, the job holder has freedom to exercise judgement and make decisions. You will need to be aware of financial constraints for the repair/replenishment of spares and consumables. You’ll have frequent internal contact with your Supervisor and the Simulator Maintenance team and external contact with Customers (analysing customer comments on faults and problems on the simulator equipment). Some activities may require travel in the UK and abroad, as well as shift and overtime working.

 

The Company

One of the world’s leading providers of simulation and integrated training services. They have manufacturing operations and training facilities in 19 countries on five continents and are at the forefront of the provision of civil full-flight simulators, with more than 500 simulators and flight training devices sold to more than 100 airlines, aircraft manufacturers and training centres.

 

Key Responsibilities

·      To perform all work in conjunction with standard operating procedures for the day-to-day operation of the Simulation Training Equipment.

·      Prepare the Simulation Training Equipment for daily operation using operational readiness checks.

·      Load the appropriate exercise scenario and other tasks required to prepare for specific training sessions.

·      Liaise as necessary with the customer before and after exercises.

·      React quickly and decisively to restore failed equipment, including tools and test equipment, support items and computer software.

·      Perform preventative maintenance support on the Simulation Training Equipment and additional associated equipment according to the respective maintenance manuals.

·      Monitor system performance and analyse maintenance difficulties.

·      Perform all work in accordance with defined safety procedures and Company and contractual standards, processes and procedures.

·      Maintain current and accurate documentation.

·      Carry out Simulation Qualification testing as and when required by the appropriate authority.

 

Who will they hire? Knowledge Skills and Experience Required.

·      Sound simulation techniques experience based on working on computer systems, interfaces, hydraulics, instructor stations, image generators and display systems.

·      Knowledge and experience of a range of simulation software design methodologies.

·      Sound aircraft system knowledge.

·      PC skills (Word, Excel, etc).

To Progress your Application

Please send the following information to FionaBettsRecruitment.com

·      An up to date copy of your CV/Resume (if you have not already done so)

·      Our Clients always appreciate a recent head & shoulders photograph, so please include one if available

 

Selection/Interview Process

This recruitment programme will move very quickly. The Betts Team review, shortlist and recommend Candidates to our Client - based on your CV and a first Telephone Interview (TI). From these recommendations, our Client will then invite their own shortlisted selection of Candidates to attend an Interview, the format of which will be advised as we progress.

 

We will make sure you receive feedback about your application as soon as possible.