Senior Simulator Technician

Thales; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts with affiliates (tr

Fitness Passport discount

Modernised Paid Parental leave

Veterans Leave

Great professional developmentOpportun

Great colleagues and culture

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Thales invites applications for a Senior Simulator Technician in Australia. The role focuses on coordinating a team of technicians to operate and maintain simulator equipment, ensuring maintenance per manufacturer guidelines and timely corrective actions.

You will manage spares, documentation, and liaise with customers to uphold contract availability. You will also develop maintenance courses, act as a Self Certifying Maintainer when authorised, and maintain strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Avionics, Electronics, Computer IT or similar fields.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Simulator Technician or related fields.
• Experience in a technical workshop or maintenance environment.
• Supervisory skills.
• Customer relationship management.
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good team morale.
• Demonstrated self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of technicians to operate and maintain the supported equipment as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Ensuring that the supported equipment is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Coordinating corrective maintenance as and when required.
• Maintaining tools and test equipment, and ensuring that equipment is in calibration including records and documentation.
• Managing compliance against relevant Thales and customer prescribed standards and processes.
• Developing and instructing maintenance courses as required.
• Acting and undertaking duties as a Self Certifying Maintainer (SCM) when authorised.
• Co-ordinating spares and repairs to ensure that the supported equipment meets contracted availability requirements.
• Maintaining a sound working relationship with the customer and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively identifying issues and solutions, keeping the Maintenance Manager informed of progress.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of staff via staff meetings, written communications and one- on-one communication.
• Interacting and working with management/employees to promote teamwork.
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager as required.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Education

Qualifications in Avionics, Electronics, Computer IT or similar fields

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

The Senior Simulator Technician will be responsible for coordinating a team of technicians to operate and maintain the supported equipment.

Our Benefits

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
• Fitness Passport discount
• Modernised Paid Parental leave
• Veterans Leave
• Great professional development opportunities
• Great colleagues and culture
• Free onsite parking

Key Activities And Responsibilities

As a Senior Simulator Technician, you are accountable for:

• Supervising a team of technicians to operate and maintain the supported equipment as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Ensuring that the supported equipment is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Coordinating corrective maintenance as and when required.
• Maintaining tools and test equipment, and ensuring that equipment is in calibration including records and documentation.
• Managing compliance against relevant Thales and customer prescribed standards and processes.
• Developing and instructing maintenance courses as required.
• Acting and undertaking duties as a Self Certifying Maintainer (SCM) when authorised.
• Co-ordinating spares and repairs to ensure that the supported equipment meets contracted availability requirements.
• Maintaining a sound working relationship with the customer and other relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively identifying issues and solutions, keeping the Maintenance Manager informed of progress.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of staff via staff meetings, written communications and one- on-one communication.
• Interacting and working with management/employees to promote teamwork.
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager as required.

Key Knowledge And Experience

• Qualifications in Avionics, Electronics, Computer IT or similar fields.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Simulator Technician or related fields.
• Experience in a technical workshop or maintenance environment.
• Supervisory skills.
• Customer relationship management.
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good team morale.
• Demonstrated self-starter.

GOOD TO KNOW

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold PV security clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.