Flight Simulation Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Flight Simulation Engineer at RAF Valley, UK. The role involves maintenance and upgraded simulation systems, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. Candidates should have experience in flight simulation and excellent IT skills. The company offers flexible working options, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Dental

Critical Illness

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Employee discounts

Free counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in flight simulation or related field.
• Excellent IT / computing skills (Software & Hardware).

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough system checks, diagnostics, calibration, and testing.
• Collaborate with engineering and software development teams.
• Carry out troubleshooting efforts using a systematic approach.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations.

Skills

Experience in flight simulation

Excellent IT / computing skills

Education

GCSE

Job description

Job Description:

Job information Flight Simulation Engineer from the Company Lockheed Martin Corporation, this latest Flight Simulation Engineer job vacancy is located in the city RAF Valley located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE .

Job Responsibility:

Engineering RAF Valley

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity based at our customer site RAF Valley for a Flight Simulator Engineer. At Lockheed Martin we'll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

You will work on ground based training equipment at RAF Valley on the basic flying training squadrons. You will work on preparing the simulators for use each day, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification, installation of upgrades and modifications, liaising with the customer.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough system checks, diagnostics, calibration, and testing to maintain accurate simulation performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, software development, and other cross-functional teams to implement upgrades, enhancements, and new features into the simulator systems.
• Carry out troubleshooting efforts, utilizing a systematic approach to diagnose and address complex technical issues related to hardware, software, avionics, electronics, and mechanics.
• Maintain comprehensive records of maintenance activities, repairs, upgrades, and documentation related to maintenance procedures and processes.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and industry standards in all maintenance and operational activities, liaising with regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Provide technical support and guidance to instructors, trainees, and staff members regarding simulator systems, maintenance practices, and operational procedures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and regulations in the flight simulation industry, applying relevant knowledge to enhance maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with procurement to manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment required for maintenance and repairs.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Proven experience in flight simulation or experience in a related field. Excellent IT / computing skills (Software & Hardware)

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.

We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence.