C-130 Flight Simulator Operator at Training Center

New Zealand Defence Force; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Mortgage guidance

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force – Waitakere, North Island is seeking a Simulator Operator to work with qualified Flying Instructors and aircrew to deliver realistic training. You will operate simulator systems and manage scenarios, contributing to qualification testing and training delivery.

Join a highly technical aviation environment and support NZDF capability. Occasional travel is required, and the role includes hosting visitors at the Synthetic Training Centre.

Qualifications

• Five years aviation related experience, ideally in a military multi-crew environment.
• Experience operating complex technical, aviation, simulation, or training systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Strong computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• This role requires occasional domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate the C-130J Instructor Operating Station (IOS) to support simulator training missions.
• Manage training scenarios, aircraft configurations, environmental conditions, and simulator malfunctions during exercises.
• Support simulator maintenance activities, fault reporting, and system performance monitoring.
• Conduct qualification testing and assist with the ongoing certification of simulator systems.
• Deliver instructor operator training to aircrew and support personnel.
• Host visitors and represent the Synthetic Training Centre at relevant forums and events.

Skills

Aviation experience

System operation

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Domestic travel

Tools

Simulation systems

Training systems

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force – Waitakere, North Island is seeking a Simulator Operator to work with qualified Flying Instructors and aircrew to deliver realistic training. You will operate simulator systems and manage scenarios, contributing to qualification testing and training delivery.

Join a highly technical aviation environment and support NZDF capability. Occasional travel is required, and the role includes hosting visitors at the Synthetic Training Centre.