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Avionics Aircraft Simulator Engineer page is loaded## Avionics Aircraft Simulator Engineerremote type: On-Sitelocations: Cartertontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0308140Location: Carterton, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.**Avionics Aircraft Simulator Engineer****Carterton Airtanker Training School**Due to continued and successful growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Avionics Aircraft Simulator Engineer.Based on site at the Voyager Academy at RAF Brize Norton, this is an excellent opportunity for a simulator engineer to join an exciting Thales project with a professional and dynamic team. Due to the nature and location of this work, successful candidates will be subject to the necessary Government security checks.**Key Responsibilities and Tasks*** Carry out pre and after use checks of the simulator equipment* Carry out scheduled maintenance on the simulator equipment* Prepare the equipment for use* To recognise fault conditions on the simulator equipment* Assist as required in all other maintenance activities* Be acquainted with MOD documentation practices and procedures* Assist in the compilation of COSHH and Risk Assessments* To carry out defect investigation and rectification on the simulator equipment* To assist in other maintenance activities on simulator equipment as required for the execution of the task* Undertake duties as required by the manager for the general day to day running of the site* Carry out Supervisory activities, where authorised to do so, in the execution of the maintenance task* Take up, as required, secondary duties that need to be undertaken for the management of the site.* Deputise for the Senior Simulator Engineer if required by Site Engineering Manager.**Skills and experience*** Proven experience in flight simulation . Excellent IT / computing skills (Software & Hardware)* 5 years’ experience in Flight Simulation or related field.* Using a wide range of skills to repair, overhaul, calibrate and test these systems to ensure optimum performance is achieved.* Rectifying all defects on Flight Simulators, their sub-systems and components as well as visual systems and other training devices.* Modify existing hardware and software and carry out preventative maintenance and testing to ensure the Company and regulatory standards are achieved.* Update all technical and regulatory documentation as required.* Experience in the maintenance and operation of flight Simulators, in particular **CAE**, **L-3 (Rediffusion/Thales)**and **TRU Simulation devices**.* Knowledge of the regulatory requirements governing flight simulators and the ability to maintain these devices to a high standard.* Analytical and diagnostic skills required to operate and maintain technical areas such as electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work pro-actively and on your own initiative.**What We Can Offer**We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.**Flexibility**Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.**This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.****To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.**For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency -**#LI-RD1**In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!