Training Device Manager

Boeing; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Training Device Manager, where you will lead a team responsible for the operations and maintenance of flight simulation training devices. This role emphasizes a safety-first culture and requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality training delivery. You will play a crucial role in managing simulator readiness, technical expertise, and regulatory compliance, all while fostering a motivated and inclusive team environment. If you are passionate about aviation and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in maintaining/updating flight simulation devices.
• Experience in leading technical teams and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage simulator technicians for 24/7 operations and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers for device upgrades.

Skills

Simulator Maintenance

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Flight Simulation Devices

CAE Simulators

L3 Simulators

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 24, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR2025453380

Training Device Manager

Company:

Boeing United Kingdom Limited

The Training Device Manager will join a management team responsible for Boeing's Gatwick Campus Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) operations, maintenance, repair, updates, and regulatory compliance. They will have responsibility to lead simulator technicians in a 24/7 operation, maintaining a safety first culture, while championing quality and service for Boeing’s training customers. The role requires extensive collaboration with campus stakeholders, engineering teams, flight training, suppliers, and Boeing’s global training network to ensure customer training delivery and business goals and objectives are met.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages team of simulator technicians to ensure 24/7 simulator readiness for customers, while prioritizing safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of training devices

• Provides technical expertise in the areas of simulator hardware, software, operation, and maintenance to ensure seamless operations

• Works with engineering and suppliers to execute device updates and upgrades

• Oversees regulatory compliance activities including National Aviation Authority regulator evaluations, process requirements, and documentation

• Develops, motivates, and coaches team in technical and professional activities to maintain high morale, an inclusive culture, and a robust talent pipeline

• Maintains close relationships and collaboration with fellow managers, customers, stakeholders, and Boeing’s global simulator operations network

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in any of the following areas: maintaining, updating, modifying, designing commercial or military aircraft flight simulation training devices, aircraft flight deck or aircraft avionics

• 1+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role

• Experience with commercial simulator certification and safety requirements and procedures

• Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Crawley, West Sussex. The position may require flexible hours to support 24/7 operations and team. Position may involve travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in CS-FSTD(A) (or equivalent) aviation training and/or training design, distribution and compliance

• Experience in maintaining CAE, L3 and/or FSI Full Flight Simulators

• Experience with Boeing aircraft operation and maintenance

Typical Education/Experience:

Typical education and experience described in our standard level guides are aligned to the type and number of years of experience/education required to perform the job in industry. For management positions, our industry sources do not specify typical experience/education. For reference you may review the non-management level guide most relevant to the work performed.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Day Shift (United Kingdom)

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