Simulator Maintenance Engineer (Pilot Training)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Simulator Maintenance Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot flight simulators in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. This role offers opportunities for progression into managerial positions and involves collaboration with engineering teams to enhance training technology. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in avionics or electromechanical systems, this position comes with a competitive salary and a shift allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Life insurance

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 and instructors 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

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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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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