ATC Simulator & Training Lead

Manchester Airport Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Airport Plc is seeking a Simulator Manager based at East Midlands Airport to run the simulator end-to-end, ensuring exercises mirror live operation and meet regulatory scrutiny.

Reporting to Training and Standards, you will own exercises, airspace models and pseudo-pilot programs, coordinating with the supplier and internal stakeholders to deliver effective training with 40 hours per week and some out-of-hours training when required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK ATCO training regulation and CAP 2331.
• Experience designing and validating realistic simulation exercises.
• Experience in safety-critical environments.
• Ability to translate SME requirements into scenarios.
• Strong documentation and configuration control discipline.
• Clear communication to both specialists and non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, validate and maintain simulator exercises for Aerodrome and Surveillance Radar training.
• Maintain simulator hardware, software and airspace models; manage defects and configuration control.
• Develop and maintain airspace models and system configurations.
• Establish and run a competency scheme for pseudo pilots and assess performance.
• Own simulator utilisation planning with Watch Managers and instructors.
• Liaise with simulator provider for support and future development.
• Maintain governance documents and assurance aligning with CAA and unit training requirements.
• Use simulation to support safe introduction of new procedures and technology.
• Turn operational feedback into improved realism and training effectiveness.

Skills

Regulatory framework knowledge

Simulation design & testing

Aviation safety culture

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation & configuration control

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Aviation/technical training qualification

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

Manchester Airport Plc is seeking a Simulator Manager based at East Midlands Airport to run the simulator end-to-end, ensuring exercises mirror live operation and meet regulatory scrutiny.

Reporting to Training and Standards, you will own exercises, airspace models and pseudo-pilot programs, coordinating with the supplier and internal stakeholders to deliver effective training with 40 hours per week and some out-of-hours training when required.