Simulator Technician

Skyborne; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private health insurance

Life assurance 3x annual salary

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Free barista style coffee

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Skyborne Airline Academy in Gloucester is seeking a Simulator Technician to maintain Flight Simulation Training Devices, diagnose faults and support upgrades. You will work with the FSTD Manager and Operations teams to maximise device availability while ensuring UK CAA and EASA regulatory compliance.

You will troubleshoot hardware, software and electrical faults, perform calibrations and contribute to audits. A proactive, adaptable candidate with strong communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining complex electro-mechanical or computer-based systems.
• Desirable: previous experience maintaining flight simulators.
• Desirable: aviation engineering or aerospace background.
• Desirable: knowledge of UK CAA CS-FSTD(A) requirements.
• Desirable: familiarity with ALSIM, GTS-Diamond, MPS or AviatIFYSIM simulators.
• Understanding of networking, virtual machines and server infrastructure.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of Windows operating systems and PC hardware.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills and a methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; flexible hours.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on all Flight Simulation Training Devices.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify hardware, software and electrical faults.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities to maximise simulator availability.
• Maintain simulator configuration in accordance with approved baselines.
• Perform routine calibration, functional testing and performance verification.
• Support initial qualification, recurrent evaluations and regulatory audits.
• Assist with the execution of MQTG and QTG testing following maintenance or software updates.
• Liaise with simulator manufacturers regarding technical support, upgrades and warranty issues.
• Maintain accurate technical records, maintenance logs and defect reporting.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer documentation.
• Monitor simulator performance trends and recommend reliability improvements.
• Support new simulator installations, upgrades and relocation projects.
• Maintain workshop tooling, test equipment and simulator spares inventory.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are maintained within all simulator facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Fleet Support and the FSTD department.
• Support company-wide IT inventory and in house tech support.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Flight simulators maintenance

Aviation background

CS-FSTD(A) knowledge

ALSIM/GTS-MPS familiarity

Networking & VM/Servers

Fault diagnosis

Windows OS

Networking fundamentals

Communication skills

Organised & methodical

Teamwork & independence

Flexible hours

Driving licence

Job description

More Information

Skyborne Airline Academy are recruiting for a Simulator Technician to join the team at Gloucester. You will be responsible for ensuring all Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) are maintained in a safe, serviceable and compliant condition, maximising device availability to support the delivery of high-quality pilot training.

This role involves preventative and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, software and hardware support, configuration management and liaison with simulator manufacturers. The Simulator Technician will work closely with the FSTD Manager and Operations teams to minimise downtime while maintaining compliance with UK CAA and EASA FSTD regulatory requirements.

This is a dynamic and progressive role requiring a proactive, adaptable individual who is committed to maintaining the highest standards of technical reliability, safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on all Flight Simulation Training Devices.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify hardware, software and electrical faults.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities to maximise simulator availability.
• Maintain simulator configuration in accordance with approved baselines.
• Perform routine calibration, functional testing and performance verification.
• Support initial qualification, recurrent evaluations and regulatory audits.
• Assist with the execution of MQTG and QTG testing following maintenance or software updates.
• Liaise with simulator manufacturers regarding technical support, upgrades and warranty issues.
• Maintain accurate technical records, maintenance logs and defect reporting.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer documentation.
• Monitor simulator performance trends and recommend reliability improvements.
• Support new simulator installations, upgrades and relocation projects.
• Maintain workshop tooling, test equipment and simulator spares inventory.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are maintained within all simulator facilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within Fleet Support and the FSTD department.
• Support company-wide IT inventory and in house tech support.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining complex electro-mechanical or computer-based systems.
• Previous experience maintaining flight simulators (desirable).
• Aviation engineering or aerospace background (desirable).
• Knowledge of UK CAA CS-FSTD(A) requirements (desirable).
• Familiarity with ALSIM, GTS-Diamond, MPS or Aviatifysimulators (desirable).
• Understanding of networking, virtual machines and server infrastructure.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of Windows operating systems and PC hardware.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Methodical and organised approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours during simulator recovery or upgrades.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Private health insurance with discounted family plans.
• Life assurance scheme of 3x your annual salary.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free mortgage advice.
• Free on-site parking.
• Rewards andrecognition scheme.
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources.
• Free barista style coffee.

If you have any questions or would be looking to arrange an informal chat with a member of the recruitment team, please contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focussed pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focussed environment where our staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!