Simulator Technician

BAE Systems; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

25 Days Annual Leave

Shift Allowance

Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

On site Parking

Pension Scheme

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a Simulator Technician to join a small on-base team at RAF Leeming, performing setup and maintenance to maximise the availability of Hawk training devices for Joint Squadron aircrew training. You will maintain the Full Mission Simulator, Avionic Part Task Trainer and Desk Top Training Devices, diagnose faults, record maintenance activities, and coordinate with the L3 Field Service Rep.

A background in avionics, IT, or military engineering is preferred, with on-site

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a background in Avionic simulation systems or IT
• Engineering discipline background in military aviation (Avionics, Electrical or IT) with relevant apprenticeship or City & Guilds qualifications

Responsibilities

• Liaise with QFIs regarding device availability and fault resolution
• Prepare Pilot training devices for customer use and assist with mission preparations
• Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to maximise device availability and record all activities
• Diagnose faults and perform remedial maintenance to maximise uptime
• Raise Fault Reports and queries and manage spares consumption
• Follow procurement and tool control processes as per company procedures
• Learn from the L3 Field Service Rep to support devices when needed
• Ensure devices are safe to use and report accidents or near misses

Job description

The Simulator Technician will be working as part of a small, on‑base team at RAF Leeming performing set up activities and essential maintenance to maximize the availability of the Hawk training devices, in support of Joint Squadron aircrew training. They will undertake maintenance on the Full Mission Simulator, Avionic Part Task Trainer and Desk Top Training Devices, along with their associated sub systems.

Core Activity

• Liaise with the QFI's regarding device availability, scheduled maintenance and unscheduled fault resolution.
• On a daily basis, prepare the Pilot training devices for Customer use and assist with mission specific preparations.
• Undertake scheduled & unscheduled maintenance to maximize device availability, recording all maintenance activities performed.
• Perform maintenance in a safe manner in accordance with the documented maintenance & risk procedures.
• Diagnose faults and perform remedial maintenance (i.e. remove and replace unserviceable parts) in the most time efficient way possible, maximizing device availability.
• Raise Fault Reports & queries, identifying items requiring repair or replacement.
• Record spares consumption for each training device.
• Follow the spares replenishment process is followed in accordance with the relevant BAE Systems procurement processes.
• Follow the tool control process as described within the relevant Part 145 Acceptable Means of Compliance documentation.
• Draw on the experience and knowledge of the L3 Field Service Rep (FSR) and apply that learning to ongoing support of the devices when the FSR returns to industry.

Key Accountabilities

• Follow safe working procedures.
• Perform maintenance in a safe manner.
• Understand the hazards and follow the mitigation.
• Understand and follow the risk assessments.
• Be responsible for their own personal safety, maintaining their safety training currency.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the contents of the relevant CONOPS documentation & Maintenance Safety Management Plan.
• Ensure that the devices are 'safe to use' when handed over for Customer use.
• Report all accidents, incidents and near-miss events in accordance with the Maintenance organisations safety management processes & procedures.
• Assist in the control of visiting Contractors.

Requirements

• The candidate will ideally have a background in Avionic simulation systems, or have an experienced Information Technology background. Note that device specific local training will be provided.
• Alternatively, the candidate may have a background in military aviation as a technician from an Engineering discipline, preferably Avionics, Electrical or IT including an Engineering Apprenticeship qualification (NVQ level 3) or City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent.
• Ensure personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures.
• Human Factors – Standard Course Specification.
• E & PW Awareness – Standard Course Specification.
• ITAR Awareness – Standard Course Specification.
• IT Literate.

Benefits

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Shift Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Life Assurance
• On site Parking
• Pension Scheme