Simulator Maintenance Technician
Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment are currently working with a leading aviation training and simulator organisation who are looking to appoint a Simulator Maintenance Technician to join their growing technical team based in Burgess Hill.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased technician or simulator engineer looking to work within a highly specialised aviation environment supporting commercial Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Based Training Devices.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day to day operation, maintenance and fault diagnosis of advanced simulator systems, ensuring maximum serviceability and operational readiness across multiple training devices.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across simulator systems and associated equipment
• Diagnose and rectify faults across electrical, electronic and simulator systems
• Support the daily operation of Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Based Trainers
• Perform pre-flight system checks prior to daily operations
• Run automatic and manual Qualification Test Guides (QTG)
• Complete minor workshop repairs including soldering and crimping activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the maintenance management system
• Support calibration activities, tooling inspections and logistics duties
• Carry out basic visual alignments and assist with system testing and validation
• Provide professional support to internal and external customers
• Ensure compliance with company quality, safety and regulatory procedures
• Support general housekeeping and occasional building maintenance activities where required
Requirements
• Understanding of electrical and electronic systems
• Experience with fault finding and corrective maintenance techniques
• Knowledge of flight simulator systems including areas such as:
• Avionics
• Aircraft Systems
• Motion Systems
• Visual Systems
• Control Loading
• IO Systems
Desirable Experience
• Previous experience working on Boeing and/or Airbus simulators
• Experience with CAE, TRU or Sim Industries training devices
• Previous customer-facing or technical support experience
• Experience completing preventative maintenance and QTG checks
Qualifications
The following qualifications would be advantageous:
• HNC/HND in an Aircraft Related Discipline (Avionics)
• HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Additional Information
This role operates on a 4 on / 4 off shift rotation, working 12-hour shifts across a 24/7 operation. Flexibility is important due to operational and customer requirements.
Location: Burgess Hill
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off | 12 Hour Shifts | 24/7 Operation
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Our client is looking to move quickly with this hire, making this a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to further develop within the flight simulation and aviation training sector.
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