Flight Simulator Technician Maintain and Troubleshoot FSTDs

Skyborne; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Life assurance 3x salary

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership discount

Free coffee

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Skyborne Airline Academy is recruiting a Simulator Technician to maintain Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) in Gloucester. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, calibrate systems and support regulatory audits to maximise device availability for pilot training.

The role requires proactive, adaptable individuals with a strong focus on safety, reliability and customer service. Experience with flight simulators and electro-mechanical systems will help you succeed in this

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining complex electro-mechanical or computer-based systems.
• Previous experience maintaining flight simulators (desirable).
• Aviation engineering or aerospace background (desirable).
• Knowledge of UK CAA CS-FSTD(A) requirements (desirable).
• Familiarity with ALSIM, GTS-Diamond, MPS or Aviatifysimulators (desirable).
• Understanding of networking, virtual machines and server infrastructure.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of Windows operating systems and PC hardware.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Methodical and organised approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours during simulator recovery or upgrades.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on all Flight Simulation Training Devices.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify hardware, software and electrical faults.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities to maximise simulator availability.
• Maintain simulator configuration in accordance with approved baselines.
• Perform routine calibration, functional testing and performance verification.
• Support initial qualification, recurrent evaluations and regulatory audits.
• Assist with the execution of MQTG and QTG testing following maintenance or software updates.
• Liaise with simulator manufacturers regarding technical support, upgrades and warranty issues.
• Maintain accurate technical records, maintenance logs and defect reporting.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer documentation.
• Monitor simulator performance trends and recommend reliability improvements.
• Support new simulator installations, upgrades and relocation projects.
• Maintain workshop tooling, test equipment and simulator spares inventory.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are maintained within all simulator facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Fleet Support and the FSTD department.
• Support company-wide IT inventory and in house tech support.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Flight simulators experience

Networking fundamentals

Windows operating systems

Diagnosing faults

Tools

ALSIM

GTS-Diamond

MPS

Aviatifysimulators

Job description

Skyborne Airline Academy is recruiting a Simulator Technician to maintain Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) in Gloucester. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, calibrate systems and support regulatory audits to maximise device availability for pilot training.

The role requires proactive, adaptable individuals with a strong focus on safety, reliability and customer service. Experience with flight simulators and electro-mechanical systems will help you succeed in this