Simulator Technician - EFTA

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Simulator Technician in Dubai. You will perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on flight training simulators. The role requires at least 2 years experience in civil aircraft engineering or a technical role with A level qualifications. Join us for a rewarding career with tax-free salary and travel benefits offered exclusively in the aviation industry.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Flight and hotel discounts

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a civil aircraft-engineering environment.
• 5 years experience with A levels in a technical/maintenance capacity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance on flight simulators.
• Perform daily checks to verify simulator operations.
• Ensure training equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
• Assist in device fault rectification.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Technical troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical engineering principles

Education

Engineering degree or A level

Job description

Job Purpose

A first of its kind training facility in Dubai the Emirates Flight Training Academy EFTA is located in Dubai South Dubai World Central DWC With its unique facilities and resources Emirates Flight Training Academy offers the opportunity to learn to fly in the most advanced flight training academy in the world Our fully operational flight operations centre is dedicated to Emirates Flight Training Academy cadets only making flight training part of everyday life at the Academy This means you will have the opportunity to gain a complete operational experience in one holistic environment.

Simulator Technician

As a Simulator Technician, you will carry out preventive maintenance, repair and inspection tasks on Emirates training simulators and associated training equipment. Working under the direction of the Engineer Flight Simulators To perform Daily Maintenance checks on all training devices and support visual calibration checks and setups To take on complex technical tasks under the direction and where required supervision of the Engineers The simulator technician working with the Engineer Flight Simulator will ensure that the Flight Training equipment is fully serviceable and suitably maintained to manufacturers specifications.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Carry out routine daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks as prescribed by the manufacturer. To ensure that adequate records of maintenance activities are maintained in accordance with approved Quality Plan.
• Carry out daily maintenance checks on flight simulators to verify systems operation and to maintain records as required by the regulatory authorities. Will require technical familiarisation with simulator systems to effectively check device operation. Where defects are found and are of a minor nature technician will replace or repair and document action taken. Where defects are not correctable, the technician will make the Engineer aware of the defect for further guidance.
• Perform weekly corrective maintenance on simulator visual systems and service training equipment to ensure that the equipment is effectively maintained to manufacturers recommendations.
• Ensure cabin training simulators are maintained to the highest standards and that all cabin equipment is correctly maintained.
• Perform repair tasks on flight simulators and cabin training simulators. Will use technical skills to propose best solution to rectify the defects in liaison with other departments and external contractors.
• Conduct Flight simulator configuration changes in accordance with procedures. These changes can be time consuming and technically complex in nature. Will need to resolve any faults or problems that occur following these configuration changes or report complex problems to the Engineer.
• To assist Engineer Flight Simulators in device fault rectification and equipment overhaul. Will require electro mechanical engineering principles and skills.
• Collate and enter simulator training log usage and defect details clearly and concisely into recording utility, ensuring sufficient information on defect is entered for reference by Flight crew and Engineers.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below:

• Graduate of Engineering with 2 years or experience OR A level with 5 years of experience.
• 2 years experience in a civil aircraft-engineering environment, which includes a minimum of two years on the job training in an airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation; or as an alternative, 3 years experience with a civil engineering organisation in a technical/maintenance capacity.

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Salary & Benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers