Flight Simulator Mechanic

Description:

Flight Simulator Mechanic

Salary: Excellent

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Reporting to the General Manager - Simulator Technical, the Flight Simulator Mechanic will work closely with the Flight Simulator Engineers to ensure that all Simulators are fully functional and fit for purpose, allowing our Aircrew and Cabin Crew training to take place as scheduled.

What will you do in the role?

The Flight Simulator Mechanic will perform preventative and routine maintenance tasks on all Simulator systems and associated devices. This will include mechanical, electrical, visual display and hydraulic systems.

You will also;

* Complete testing and verification of system performance through the running of automated tests and assist in the diagnosis of defects.

* Ensure effective stock control measures are in place for spares requirements, as well as maintaining all relevant documentation in accordance with Company Policy and regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills / experience you’ll already have?

The successful candidate will have experience in a technical support role, ideally within Aviation. You will be proficient in fault identification and rectification and have the ability to work on mechanical and electrical systems alike. With strong IT skills and a logical and methodical approach, you will be comfortable working with complex machinery. In addition you will;

* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills as you will be required to brief and debrief Crew on a regular basis.

After a period of training, the Flight Simulator Mechanic will work on a rostered 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

What can we offer you?

We offer our valued colleagues a range of benefits including:

* Competitive salary, with annual pay review

* Contributory pension scheme

* 3 x salary life assurance

* Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme

* Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and holidays and flights

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Access to Mental Health First Aiders

* Many retail discounts on – travel and leisure, health, and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle

This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting, forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 11 UK bases.

Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with and Jet2holidays