Simulator Technician

Flight Safety International; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation training company in Farnborough is seeking a Simulator Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing advanced flight training devices. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in electronics and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety standards. Join a company that values professionalism and offers a collaborative work environment. This position provides an opportunity to work with the foremost fleet of advanced simulators.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in electronics or related technical experience.
• Must have accountability and communication skills to convey ideas professionally.
• Technical aptitude in electronics is essential for the Simulator Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair flight training devices (FTDs) according to standards.
• Perform configuration changes and troubleshoot Simulator performance.
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations for Simulator operation.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Approachability

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Self-Motivated

Technical Aptitude

Education

Associates degree in electronics

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full‑flight simulators and award‑winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Simulator Technician maintainsand /or repairsflight training devices (FTDs) in accordance with Regulatory Authority requirements and company standards.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Simulator Technician successfully completes diverse tasks of the job; applies and enhances knowledge and skill in both usual and unusual issues; may need some guidance in addressing unusual situations.

• Perform standard Simulator support activities.
• Perform configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper post‑change operation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace most of the Simulator and FTD electrical and sub system components and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
• Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with governing regulations for the proper operation of all FTDs, the facility, and the safe employment of personnel.
• Make recommendations concerning needed parts, acquisitions, or other material used for FTD repair and support.

Minimum Education

Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred.

Minimum Experience

3 years, including civilian/military electronics or related technical experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Accountability: Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
• Communication: Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally. information is understood.
• Approachability: Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Teamwork: Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
• Analytical Thinking–Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and informationand uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented: Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure and.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
• Safety Awareness: Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; upholds safety standards.
• Self‑Motivated: Results‑oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude: Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.