Simulator Maintenance Engineer (Pilot Training)

ZipRecruiter; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation technology company is seeking a Simulator Maintenance Engineer. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting flight simulators, diagnosing technical issues, and collaborating on improvements. Candidates should have experience in avionics or electromechanical systems and a passion for aviation. The position offers a competitive salary of £53,400 plus benefits and opportunities for managerial progression.

Benefits

Life insurance

Shift allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in simulation, avionics, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, electronics, and software integration.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting flight simulators to ensure peak performance.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
• Collaborating with engineers to improve simulation accuracy.
• Installing and integrating new technology and software updates.
• Conducting regular system tests and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Experience in simulation, avionics, or electromechanical systems

Strong understanding of mechanics, electronics, and software integration

Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently

Passion for aviation and innovation in training technology

Job description

Job Description

Simulator Maintenance Engineer (Aviation Machines/Pilot Training)
£53,400 + £2k Shift Allowance + Life insurance
Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Are you a Flight Simulator Maintenance Engineer looking to step into one of the industry's leading names taking charge of a team of engineers to work on a range of cutting-edge machinery that will help train the pilots of the future? This role has direct pathways to progress into a more senior managerial role.

On offer is the opportunity to work at a company on the cutting edge of simulation technology. This company has 4 simulation machines and has trained numerous pilots over the years. This company provides their staff support and has an open line of communication between management and their engineers.

In this role, you will be carrying out the day-to-day maintenance of up to 4 full flight simulators, training the junior technicians and communicating with the pilots. Performing secondary duties such as calibrations and tool inspections. Furthermore, you will be performing logistical duties, including parts received, repair and testing/validation as well as administrative tasks as required. This job entails a variable shift pattern, whether that be day or night shifts.

This role would suit a Flight Simulator Maintenance Engineer with a background in simulation machines that desires a management role with progression paths to . The company is constantly looking for ways to create a more advanced training experience with new training tools being added to the systems regularly. This role has direct pathways to progress into a more senior managerial role.

The Role:

• Maintaining and troubleshooting flight simulators to ensure peak performance.




• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and software issues.




• Collaborating with engineers and instructors to improve simulation accuracy.




• Installing and integrating new technology and software updates.




• Conducting regular system tests and preventative maintenance.

The person:

• Experience in simulation, avionics, or electromechanical systems.




• Strong understanding of mechanics, electronics, and software integration.




• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.




• Passion for aviation and innovation in training technology.

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Keywords: Simulation Engineer, Flight Simulator, Pilot Training, Aviation Technology, Simulator Maintenance, Avionics Systems, Control Systems, Full Flight Simulator (FFS), Boeing, Airbus

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