Training Device Manager

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Training Device Manager, where you'll lead a team to ensure the operational readiness of flight simulators. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration, requiring strong leadership skills and technical expertise in simulator operations. You'll work closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to maintain high standards and foster a culture of inclusivity and professional growth. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to take on a pivotal role in training delivery, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with flight simulation training devices.
• 1+ years of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Manage simulator technicians for 24/7 readiness.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Flight Simulation Training Devices

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Expertise in Simulator Operations

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

CAE Simulators

L3 Simulators

FSI Full Flight Simulators

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 24, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Day Shift (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.