Flight Simulator Engineer

Jet2; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in Bradford is seeking a Flight Simulator Engineer to provide engineering support for flight simulators. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment to high standards, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have experience with CAE, L-3, and TRU simulation devices. This position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits like flight discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual pay review

Colleague discounts on flights

Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and operating flight simulators.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for flight simulators.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul, calibrate, and test flight simulator systems.
• Rectify defects in simulators and their components.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and testing.

Skills

Maintenance of flight simulators

Analytical and diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Tools

CAE

L-3 (Rediffusion/Thales)

TRU Simulation devices

Job description

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are always looking for great people to join our award-winning team of colleagues.

We’re looking to hire a Flight Simulator Engineer to join our Jet2 Training Centre – Bradford.

Reporting to the General Manager – Simulator Technical, our Flight Simulator Engineer will be responsible for providing end-to-end engineering support to ensure the A320, B737-800 and B757-200 Flight Simulators are maintained to a high standard, allowing all associated Aircrew, Engineering, and Cabin Crew training to take place.

This role will work across a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.

As our Flight Simulator Engineer, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including;

• Competitive salary, with annual pay review
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com flights
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme

At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We really drive forward a customer-first ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We could not do it without our wonderful people.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.
• Modifying existing hardware and software and carrying out preventative maintenance and testing to ensure the Company and regulatory standards are achieved.
• Updating all technical and regulatory documentation as required.

What you’ll have:

• 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.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!