Simulator Technical Officer (United Arab Emirates)

ATO Talent Recruitment is supporting a global operator of full flight simulator training centers in identifying candidates for a Simulator Technical Officer role. If you are currently looking for a role - kindly check the below responsibilities and qualifications, register your interest if you meet these or contact us via email.

Position Overview

The Simulator Technical Officer (STO) works as part of a team applying specialist technical knowledge to operate and maintain fully serviced flight simulators for use by training center’s customers. The STO plays a role in ensuring the simulators meet internal and regulatory compliance standards.

Key Accountabilities

1. Provide fully serviceable flight simulators by undertaking a range of scheduled and ‘as required’ maintenance tasks with guidance and support as required, including:
   1. Preparing simulators for training as per required configurations.
   2. Aligning and repairing simulator and computer equipment (to component level where possible).
   3. Undertaking manufacturers’ preventative maintenance according to agreed schedules and servicing manuals.
   4. Liaising with simulator manufacturers and other external parties to identify and resolve maintenance issues.
   5. Creating and updating visual and navigation system databases as required.
2. Undertake ‘pre-flight’ procedures on assigned flight simulators to ensure serviceability of simulators, reporting any defects and undertaking assigned tasks to rectify any issues identified as a result.
3. Support the Team Leader in delivering a schedule of simulator compliance testing to meet regulatory and company standards, including:
   1. Undertaking regular Qualification Test Guide validation checks of simulators (as required by regulators).
   2. Analyzing results, reporting discrepancies and assisting with rectifying any issues identified through these testing processes.
4. Work as part of a team on simulator upgrade projects, including undertaking assigned implementation tasks and adapting work practices to accommodate changes.
5. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
6. Perform responsibilities in a timely, responsive, customer-focused and quality-driven manner.
7. Comply with all WH&S instructions, policies and procedures and take steps to identify, eliminate and/or minimize WH&S risks where appropriate.
   1. Other duties as directed by the Team Leader or the Manager Simulator Operations.

Key skills and experience required

• At least 2 to 5 years of simulator maintenance experience
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and testing of flight simulators.
• Strong numerical, diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with a diversity of colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team and to work exercising independence, judgement and initiative.
• A demonstrated commitment to providing high levels of customer service.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures and an ability to operate within and apply training center’s safety management framework.
• A commitment to maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of trends and developments in simulator technology.
• A demonstrated interest in aviation industry desirable.

Further requirements

• Shift work
• Must have a passion for aviation and training.

Remuneration

• Dependent on knowledge and experience

A detailed Role Description will be provided upon request.

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