Simulator Maintenance Engineer

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 Shift Lead will be based in Burgess Hill and report direct to the Training Centre Maintenance Manager (TCMM).

The role involves day to day running and proactive maintenance of up to four commercial FFS.

The Shift Lead will be based at Burgess Hill and will report direct to the Training Centre Maintenance Manager (TCMM).

The Shift Lead will provide leadership and training of more Junior Engineers/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 Shift Lead's 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.
• Perform secondary duties e.g. calibrations, tool inspections etc.
• Perform advanced visual alignments.
• Carry out repairs in the workshop to include soldering and crimping.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation
• 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 Shift Lead role involves working a variable work pattern which may be changed at any time to meet the Company and customer needs. 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.

The following knowledge and experience is essential for this role:-

• 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.
• Working knowledge of simulator visual 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.
• Running and checking of Qualification Test Guide (QTG) schedule.

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.
• Detailed understanding of Electrical / Electronic & Avionic systems.

The following qualifications would be a distinct advantage:-

• HNC/HND in aircraft related discipline.
• HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.

Quadrant offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £53,400.00-£55,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person