Simulator Technician

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace services company seeks a Simulator Technician based at RAF Leeming, focusing on maintaining Hawk training devices. The role involves preparing devices for customer use and ensuring all maintenance is performed safely. Candidates should possess a strong background in avionic systems or IT, including relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave, a bonus, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

25 Days Annual Leave

Shift Allowance

Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

On site Parking

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Background in Avionic simulation systems or Information Technology.
• Experience in military aviation as a technician from Engineering discipline.
• Engineering Apprenticeship qualification (NVQ level 3) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Full Mission Simulator and associated subsystems.
• Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to maximize device availability.
• Prepare Pilot training devices for Customer use.

Skills

Avionic simulation systems

Information Technology background

Engineering Apprenticeship

IT Literate

Education

City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering

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 QFIs 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

Required Skills

Qualifications Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship Academic qualification for this role is a minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent. Experienced and competent leader at this level. Requires a minimum of 2 years working at Technician level prior to undertaking a Supervisor role. Demonstrating breadth of experience currency & recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) of skills knowledge and authorities for working on Aircraft type or in bays.

Required Education

Nil

Key Skills

Aeronautical,Healthcare Attorney,Fitness,General Services,Account Management,Export Documentation

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 37303 - 37303