This is a fantastic opportunity for any Senior Simulator Engineers looking to Job Share.
Quadrant Systems Limited is an established Professional Pilot Training Centre based in Burgess Hill which houses commercial Full Flight Simulators (FFS). We are looking to recruit a Simulator Maintenance Engineer - Shift Lead (Shift Lead) to join our friendly team.
The Senior Simulator Engineer (SSE) will be based at Burgess Hill and will report direct to the Training Centre Maintenance Manager (TCMM).
The SSE role involves the day to day running and proactive maintenance of up to four commercial Full Flight Simulator’s (FFS) and ground training devices based at our Burgess Hill Training Facility.
The SSE will provide leadership and training of more Junior Technicians, as well as communication with Flight Crews and Instructor Pilots on a daily basis. This role also acts as the primary lead during a shift, with a focus on the management of others and the resolution of technical issues.
The SSE will be required, in the exercise of their daily duties, to comply with regulatory requirements and work in accordance with the procedures applicable to their tasks. Any potential for non-compliance or the introduction of a hazard or risk will need to be reported to the TCMM, as well as recommendations for improvements to procedure or process.
The SSE primary role is to:-
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems and review/update the procedures in discussion with the TCMM.
- Take the lead in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
- Utilise the maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
- Take on the role of simulator coordinator to include checking QTGs, attending subjective flyouts, authority evaluations and ensuring the simulator condition is maintained to a high standard.
- Perform secondary duties e.g. calibrations, tool inspections etc.
- Perform visual alignments.
- Carry out repairs in the workshop to include soldering and crimping.
- Check Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results and mark them up.
- Ensure QSL quality management system processes are adhered to
- Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
- Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
- Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
- Perform administrative tasks as required.
- Be familiar with Part ORA and CS-FSTD(A) regulations.
The SSE role involves working a variable work pattern which may be changed at any time to meet the Company and customer needs. The shift pattern currently being offered for this job-share opportunity is a 12-hour shift on a 4 on 12 off pattern. Flexibility in the approach to working is a key requirement for this role. The role covers currently a 24 x 7 working pattern.
The role also involves carrying out ad hoc building maintenance duties as and when required.
Please note this list is not exhaustive
The following knowledge and experience is essential for this role:-
- Detailed understanding of Electrical / Electronic & Avionic systems.
- Detailed understanding of fault finding principles and corrective measures techniques.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic motion and control loading systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical motion and control loading systems.
- Detailed knowledge of simulator visual systems including Rockwell Collins and FSI systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of hardware, fault finding and repair.
- Knowledge and understanding of simulation software systems.
- Proactive completion of Preventative and Routine Maintenance activities.
- Planning and Approval of Qualification Test Guide (QTG) schedule.
- Development of QSL processes providing improved efficiency and maintenance delivery.
- The following experience would also be an advantage:-
- Experience of working on Boeing and/or Airbus simulators particularly B737 & A320 simulators.
- Experience of CAE, FSI and/or Sim Industries, TRU, L3 Training Devices
- Previous Leadership experience
- Experience gained in a customer support or client facing role
The following qualifications would be a distinct advantage:-
- HNC/HND in aircraft related discipline
- HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burgess Hill RH15 9NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Simulator Maintenance: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
