E-7 Simulation Technician

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence UK will soon be installing state of the art training equipment to support the E7  Aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth. We are looking for a simulation technician to maintain the training equipment through life and to support installation and introduction into service of this equipment.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the support of full flight simulators.

Following installation support the successful candidate will provide routine maintenance, fault finding and repair activities. As a technician, mentoring and guiding more junior colleagues may be required.

The facility will run a two-shift system 07:00 till 22:00 Monday to Friday required to cover the full training schedule, but some flexibility is expected.

The role will be based in the new, custom built facility at RAF Lossiemouth.

Experience working in a military environment would be advantageous but is not required.

This is a technician role supporting the E7 Lead technician and reporting directly to the E7 On-Site Maintenance Manager

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports initial installation, commissioning and operation of the E7 training equipment.
• performs troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, reconfiguration, and modification of the Training Devices and other electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems as required.
• Performs system administration and supports general IT maintenance tasks for all equipment used in the provision of the P8 training service
• Administers and troubleshoots servers and networks, provides maintenance of system security tools, administration of user’s system access controls and monitors system performance to support capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery planning. 
• Accomplishes system initialization and checkout; system operation for extended periods; rapid fault diagnosis and correction; data logging, and system shutdown.
• Maintains system documentation and records as required.
• Performs general pre-operations, post-operations and configuration of training systems. 
• Supports major system modification or fault rectification, which may require manual handling and lifting, and limited working at heights. 
• Support, annual certification activities using QTGs in accordance with MAA RA3375.

Competencies and Experience:

• Significant experience in synthetic training ideally in a military aviation context
• Strong interpersonal skills and be a team player
• Good analytical skills
• Customer focussed
• Willing to work in a military environment requiring adherence to security procedures
• Willing to work in a safe manner
• Have a can-do attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks when under pressure, and to resolve competing demands on time to deliver results without compromising technical or programme integrity

The ability to obtain UK Security clearance is essential

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 a BPSS 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)