Flight simulator technician - Learn to maintain, repair and test flight simulators used for pilot training, in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority requirements and company standards.

Key Responsibilities: 

To help ensure that the in-service Simulation Training Equipment meets the contractual availability. There is a fair element of problem solving in the role through the requirement to analyse and rectify basic technical problems for both aircraft and simulator systems. Judgements and decisions are made within the constraints of the Technical Manuals.

Most tasks will be carried out with supervision and the job holder is not expected to make decisions outside of the allocated tasks.

· To learn and be able to prepare the Simulation Training Equipment for daily

operation (Morning Readiness) using standard operational readiness checks.

· To learn and perform preventative maintenance in accordance with the published

Preventive Maintenance schedules for each training device.

· To learn and carry out Simulation Qualification testing (QTGs) according to the

published monthly schedules for each training device.

· To learn and load appropriate exercise scenarios and other tasks required to prepare

for specific training sessions.

· To be taught to effectively check reported snags, verify simulator operation and

rectify basic operational and maintenance snags.

· To be taught and assist in the restoration of failed equipment or refer such failures to

more qualified/experienced staff.

· To learn and perform housekeeping functions and complete Journey Logs at the

start and finish of scheduled training sessions.

· To be taught and assist other senior engineers with maintenance, problem resolution

and certification issues.

· Any other duties as may be required.

The job requires working a ‘4 on – 4 off’ day/night shift pattern, where each shift is 12 hours.

· Some overtime shifts may be requested from time to time.

· To attend day release college.

· Some of the work involves the maintenance and/or replacement of awkwardly positioned equipment.