Graduate Flight Simulator Engineer – Global Travel Perks

Ryanair Group Holdings; Mill End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Death in Service Benefit

Unrivalled career progression

Job summary

Ryanair is recruiting a Graduate Flight SIM Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be based at East Midlands Airport and perform daily readiness checks to ensure FSTD is ready for operation.

You will maintain Flight Simulator Equipment to EASA FSTD-A Level ‘D’ and review aircraft and vendor service bulletins, install/load software, and liaise with aircrew and inspectors to resolve defects. This role supports our high-volume pilot training schedule.

Qualifications

• Recognized degree or equivalent in electronic/avionic engineering.
• Background in aviation or flight simulation.
• Specialization in digital flight simulation and data networking with distributed microprocessing.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily readiness checks for the Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD).
• Maintain FSTD equipment to high standards and ensure compliance with EASA/UK requirements.
• Review and implement aircrew service bulletins and software loads.
• Liaise with aircrew and inspectors on technical issues and defects.
• Install and verify aircraft loadable software and hardware changes.
• Coordinate with FSTD vendors to resolve defects and obtain vendor support.
• Run Quality Test Guide (QTG) tests and record results.
• Design modifications to simulators to stay compatible with Ryanair fleet.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Carry out additional daily operations tasks at the Flight Simulator Training Centre.

Skills

Flight simulation

Aviation experience

Digital flight sim

Electronic engineering

Education

Bachelor/Apprenticeship in electronics/avionics engineering

Tools

FSTD hardware

Job description

Ryanair is recruiting a Graduate Flight SIM Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be based at East Midlands Airport and perform daily readiness checks to ensure FSTD is ready for operation.

You will maintain Flight Simulator Equipment to EASA FSTD-A Level ‘D’ and review aircraft and vendor service bulletins, install/load software, and liaise with aircrew and inspectors to resolve defects. This role supports our high-volume pilot training schedule.