Apprentice Flight Simulator Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities: 

To help ensure that the in-service Simulation Training Equipment meets the contractual availability. There is a fair element of problem solving in the role through the requirement to analyse and rectify basic technical problems for both aircraft and simulator systems. Judgements and decisions are made within the constraints of the Technical Manuals.

Most tasks will be carried out with supervision and the job holder is not expected to make decisions outside of the allocated tasks.

To learn and be able to prepare the Simulation Training Equipment for daily operation (Morning Readiness) using standard operational readiness checks

To learn and perform preventative maintenance in accordance with the published Preventive Maintenance schedules for each training device

To learn and carry out Simulation Qualification testing (QTGs) according to the published monthly schedules for each training device

To learn and load appropriate exercise scenarios and other tasks required to prepare for specific training sessions

To be taught to effectively check reported snags, verify simulator operation and rectify basic operational and maintenance snags

To be taught and assist in the restoration of failed equipment or refer such failures to more qualified/experienced staff

To learn and perform housekeeping functions and complete Journey Logs at the start and finish of scheduled training sessions

To be taught and assist other senior engineers with maintenance, problem resolution and certification issues

Any other duties as may be required

Training Outcome:
To become a fully trained and qualified Flight Simulator Technician with CAE

Employer Description:
CAE is a high-technology company specialising in pilot training using flight simulators. With 50+ training locations and 250+ full-flight simulators, CAE has the largest civil aviation training network in the world. CAE is the training partner of choice of aviation professionals, airlines, business aviation operators, and aircraft manufacturers the world over.

Working Hours :
4 days/nights on, 4 days off - 12-hour shift rotation (except when at college).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working