Lead Simulator Engineer (FFS) – 24/7 Maintenance

Quadrant Pilot Training; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Quadrant Pilot Training is seeking a Senior Simulator Engineer based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, to lead maintenance of up to four Full Flight Simulators and ground training devices. The role includes supervising junior technicians, liaising with flight crews, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities cover proactive fault finding, preventive maintenance, and coordinating QTGs, with a 24x7 shift pattern and potential full-time or part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of Electrical / Electronic & Avionic systems.
• Detailed understanding of fault finding principles and corrective measures techniques.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic motion and control loading systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical motion and control loading systems.
• Detailed knowledge of simulator visual systems including Rockwell Collins and FSI systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of hardware, fault finding and repair.
• Knowledge and understanding of simulation software systems.
• Proactive completion of Preventative and Routine Maintenance activities.
• Planning and Approval of Qualification Test Guide (QTG) schedule.
• Development of QSL processes providing improved efficiency and maintenance delivery.
• Experience of working on Boeing and/or Airbus simulators particularly B737 & A320 simulators.
• Experience of CAE, FSI and/or Sim Industries, TRU, L3 Training Devices
• Previous Leadership experience
• Experience gained in a customer support or client facing role

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems and review/update the procedures in discussion with the TCMM.
• Take the lead in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilise the maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Take on the role of simulator coordinator to include checking QTGs, attending subjective flyouts, authority evaluations and ensuring the simulator condition is maintained to a high standard.
• Perform visual alignments.
• Carry out repairs in the workshop to include soldering and crimping.
• Check Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results and mark them up.
• Ensure QSL quality management system processes are adhered to
• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Be familiar with Part ORA and CS-FSTD(A) regulations.

Skills

Electrical/Avionics

Fault finding

Hydraulic motion systems

Electrical motion loading

Simulator visual systems

Hardware troubleshooting

Simulation software knowledge

Preventative maintenance

QTG planning

Leadership experience

Customer-facing support

Education

HNC/HND in Aircraft related discipline

HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Job description

Quadrant Pilot Training is seeking a Senior Simulator Engineer based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, to lead maintenance of up to four Full Flight Simulators and ground training devices. The role includes supervising junior technicians, liaising with flight crews, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities cover proactive fault finding, preventive maintenance, and coordinating QTGs, with a 24x7 shift pattern and potential full-time or part-time arrangements.