Simulator Technician

Boeing

GBR - RAF Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

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Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with phenomenal opportunity for professional growth.

Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,400 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

The P8 Training Services Based at RAF Lossiemouth, provides P8 synthetic training to our MOD customer through the utilisation of state of the art simulation and training systems.

P8 Training Engineering supports the continuity of the training delivery through pro-active maintenance and management of the training devices and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Assists with repairs and tests, installs, configures, upgrades and assists in the modification of simulators and training components, devices, hardware and software
Performs general inspections for pre-operations, post-operations and component handling of training devices, assemblies and components
Conducts functional tests of training device systems and monitors device instrumentation and bench mounted indicators
Troubleshooting systems, support equipment to isolate faults and repair faulty components
Works under limited supervision
Develop and enhance existing processes and procedures to drive continuous improvement within the P8 Device Maintenance Department.

Perform extra duties to support the maintenance team as tasked by Shift lead or Engineering Manager.

Basic Qualifications (Required skills/Experience):

Excellent organization and computing skills.
Good level of experience with electronic/electrical systems.
Proficient with Microsoft office applications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Experience on flight simulators and training equipment.
Time served indentured apprenticeship (Simulator/Avionics/Electronics/Engineering)
NVQ level 3 Electrical/Electronics/Avionics
Knowledge of computer networking
Experience with qualification test guide running and grading (QTG's).
Knowledge of the Military Air Environment and associated governance.
HNC or higher Electronics/Avionics/Aircraft Engineering

This position will be based onsite at RAF Lossiemouth, full time and will operate on a shift pattern.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program