Graduate Simulator Engineer

Ryanair; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Career progression

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Ryanair is seeking a Flight Simulator Engineer based at East Midlands Airport to maintain FSTD equipment and support pilot training operations. You will perform daily readiness checks, ensure compliance with standards, and liaise with aircrew and inspectors to resolve technical issues.

The role requires a recognised degree or apprenticeship in electronic/avionic engineering and a background in aviation/flight simulation. An engaging, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth awaits.

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree or apprenticeship in electronic/avionic engineering.
• Background in aviation and flight simulation essential.
• Familiarity with digital flight simulation and related systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily readiness checks and ensure simulators are ready for operation.
• Maintain Flight Simulator Equipment to standard levels.
• Liaise with aircrew and inspectors to resolve defects and ensure safety.

Skills

Flight simulation

Aviation experience

Education

Engineering degree (electronic & avionic)

Tools

Flight simulator hardware

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody to progress their career and gain experience in Europe's leading airline. Our Simulators are in use over 20 hours per day. We currently employ over 8,000 pilots and the SIM's are used for both initial and recurrent training. As a SIM engineer you will maintain various training equipment and associated Flight Training Devices and carry our preventative and corrective action on our SIM's to ensure minimal disruption to our pilot training schedule. The successful candidates will be based at East Midlands Airport and will have to perform the following duties:

• Perform daily readiness checks to ensure FSTD is ready for daily operation.
• Maintain Flight Simulator Equipment to EASA FSTD-A Level 'D' Standard.
• Maintain the Quality System in accordance with EASA Requirements.
• Review and implement aircraft and vendor service bulletins.
• Install and verify aircraft loadable software.
• Liaise with aircrew at the technical level on aircraft systems to resolve defects.
• Liaise with technical inspectors at initial and recurrent qualifications.
• Liaise with FSTD vendors to rectify defects requiring vendor support.
• Run and check the scheduled Quality Test Guide (QTG) Tests.
• Design and embody modifications on the simulators to maintain compatibility with Ryanair fleet using hardware and software engineering skills.
• Conduct technical defect clearance with nominated flight crew.
• Conduct a subjective evaluation session of FSTD performance with flight crew.
• Conduct a subjective evaluation session of a visual database with flight crew.
• Maintain compliance with the UK Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Complete any other tasks that are reasonably required to carry out the daily operation of a Flight Simulator Training Centre
  Recognized University Degree, Apprenticeship or Adult Training in electronic and avionic engineering
• A background in aviation/flight simulation.
• Specializing in Digital Flight Simulation, Complex Data Networking and Process Control using Distributed Micro processing.
  Ryanair, over our 40 year history has grown to become Europe's largest airline group connecting more guests across more routes than any other European carrier. We are a fast-paced, ambitious and innovative company, offering exciting career opportunities across aviation, technology, operations and support functions. Now is a fantastic time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests within the next 8 years.
  Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 230 destinations
• Death in Service Benefit - Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• Unrivalled career progression