Flight Simulator Technician

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Pension & Travel allowance

Job summary

Aviation JobSearch Europa is seeking a Flight Simulator Technician in Amsterdam. You will ensure daily technical availability and readiness of Flight Simulation Training Devices, working hands-on with advanced simulator technology and resolving issues in real time.

You will perform maintenance, troubleshoot diverse simulator systems, and support compliance, documentation, and audits within an international aviation training environment.

Qualifications

• Technical education in electronics, mechatronics or aviation technology or equivalent.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft systems and simulation tech is a plus.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Ensure simulators are operational and correctly configured for training.
• Provide immediate technical support during live training sessions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hardware and software systems.
• Troubleshoot visual, motion, cockpit hardware, avionics simulation, network and IOS systems.
• Replace and repair components and perform diagnostic testing.
• Support FSTD Engineers with QTG activities, software updates, configuration control, calibration and alignment.
• Support EASA compliance, technical documentation and internal audit requirements.
• Support simulator housekeeping and technical logistics activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

English

Pressure handling

Shift work

EU eligibility

Education

Electronics / Mechatronics / Aviation tech degree

Tools

CAN Bus

Linux

Job description

AeronautX Verified

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Analysts

Simulations Expert

Onsite

Full time

13 days ago

As a Flight Simulator Technician you will ensure the daily technical availability, safety and operational readiness of our Flight Simulation Training Devices. You will work hands‑on with advanced simulator technology and solve technical issues in real time.

Your Tasks

• Ensure simulators are operational and correctly configured for training.
• Provide immediate technical support during live training sessions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hardware and software systems.
• Troubleshoot visual, motion, cockpit hardware, avionics simulation, network and IOS systems.
• Replace and repair components and perform diagnostic testing.
• Support FSTD Engineers with QTG activities, software updates, configuration control, calibration and alignment.
• Support EASA compliance, technical documentation and internal audit requirements.
• Support simulator housekeeping and technical logistics activities.

Your Profile

• Technical education in electronics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, aviation technology or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of aircraft systems and simulation technology is a plus.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure such as networks, CAN Bus and Linux.
• Ability to solve problems under time pressure.
• Good English skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and/or on‑call.
• Flight simulation or aircraft maintenance experience is an advantage.
• Eligible to work in the EU.

We Offer

• The opportunity to join our technical operation from the beginning and help build it well.
• Hands‑on work with advanced flight simulation technology.
• An international aviation training environment.
• The opportunity to develop your technical FSTD expertise.
• An attractive compensation package
• 25 vacation days, Pension & Travel allowance.