Flight Simulator Engineer Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
British Airways operate a fleet of full-flight and fixed-base simulators used for recurrent and conversion pilot training, the devices are maintained by the Simulator and SEP engineering department.
Within the Flight Operations directorate, there is an opportunity to join the engineering team as a Flight Simulator Engineer. The role is based at London Heathrow maintenance base Technical Block A (TBA).
Job Purpose
The job holder will provide technical and operational support for BA’s fleet of full flight/fixed-base simulators and classroom training equipment on a 24/7 shift basis, delivering high levels of operational serviceability to support the training requirements of BA and external customers.
The role is essential in maintaining our simulator fleet in compliance with UK-CAA and EASA regulatory requirements and contributing to the future technical and operational capabilities of our simulator fleet.
The job holder will be assigned to a shift that carries out preventative maintenance tasks, Integrates simulator hardware and basic software modifications to improve fidelity, and remove obsolescence. Rectify deferred defects and provide engineering support for simulator operators.
Adheres to the Quality System requirements detailed in EASA document CS-FSTD(A).
Delivers serviceable simulators with over 99.5% availability to the BAFT customer base with improving training hours per fault and timely defect clearance in accordance with the BAFT Quality System.
Assists with SEP engineering duties when required to support the SEP training equipment and facilities.
Deputies for the Simulator Engineering Duty Team Leader when required and Ensures a safe working environment compliant with Health & Safety legislation.
For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description.
This is a shift role that covers both day and night working. (4 on 4 off pattern)
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
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