Experienced Simulator Technician

Company:

Boeing United Kingdom Limited

Boeing United Kingdom Limited is looking for an Experienced Simulator Technician to join our team in Crawley, UK.

The new joiner will be maintaining Devices to regulatory and company standards, ensuring that training devices are ready for use and Training Centre Customers are provided with professional technical support.

Hiring details:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Crawley, UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Role involves shift work, standard working pattern is 2 dayshifts, followed by 2 nightshifts, followed by 4 rest days.  Hours are 7am-7pm for dayshift and 7pm-7am for nightshift, pattern follows an 8-day cycle, e.g. Mon/Tues days, Wed Thurs nights, off Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon, next set of shifts begin Tues/Wed.

Position Responsibilities:

Performing pre-flight tasks

Performing preventative maintenance functions

Conducting troubleshooting and corrective maintenance activities on training devices

Performing training device updates (Software and Hardware)

Ensuring documentation procedures are completed

Providing total customer support service, that can include accompanying customers through instructor station training and during dry training operations

Providing supervision and guidance to junior team members, acts as a mentor on occasion

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

5 years experience of similar type role, eg. Avionics repair / Plant Maintenance

Knowledge of EASA and UK CAA Flight Simulator Training device regulation and operations

Technical troubleshooting skills of electrical and mechanical systems including computer hardware and software

Knowledge of aircraft systems and operation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Computer Science, or Engineering Apprenticeship completion

Customer Service focus, need to be able to communicate with Air Crew to understand the issue before resolving

Software programming understanding ability would be beneficial but not essential

Ability to work as part of a team

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being.

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

  

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans 

Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next 

Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way 

Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs 

Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 

26 days leave and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year 

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution 

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan 

Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks 

Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 

6x annual salary life insurance 

Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development 

Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives 

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)