Training Device Technician (Training Device Maintenance)

Boeing; Wattisham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Apache Academy team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge synthetic training equipment, ensuring the highest standards of maintenance and support. You'll assist in the repairs, testing, and configuration of simulators while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. With a focus on professional growth, this position provides a supportive environment for individuals eager to develop their skills in a dynamic sector. If you're passionate about engineering and technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic and electrical systems is essential.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs and modifications of simulators and training components.
• Support troubleshooting of systems to isolate faults and repair components.

Skills

Electronic Systems

Electrical Systems

Computers

Networking

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Electronics, or Avionics

Time-served indentured apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Apache Academy (ApAc) provides AH-64 synthetic training to our MoD customer. ApAc Engineering supports the continuity of training delivery through proactive and reactive maintenance of synthetic training equipment.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Assist with repairs, tests, installation, configuration, upgrades, and modifications of simulators and training components, devices, hardware, and software.
2. Perform general inspections for pre-operations, post-operations, and component handling of training devices, assemblies, and components.
3. Assist with functional tests of training device systems and monitor device instrumentation.
4. Support troubleshooting of systems and support equipment to isolate faults and repair faulty components.
5. Work under supervision.
6. Develop and improve existing processes and procedures to promote continuous improvement within ApAc Engineering.
7. Provide first-line support to building and infrastructure systems.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience with electronic, electrical systems, engineering, computers, and networking.
• Excellent organizational and computing skills.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Time-served indentured apprenticeship (Simulator/Avionics/Electronics/Engineering).
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Electronics, or Avionics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with flight simulators and training equipment.
• Knowledge of the Military Air Environment and related governance.

This position will be based onsite full-time and operate on a shift pattern of alternating weeks of early shift (0700 - 1500) and late shift (1500 - 2300).

Applications will be accepted until May 16, 2025.

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

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a BPSS clearance is required.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor visas.

Shift: Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to equal opportunity employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, offering accommodations during the recruitment process as needed.