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Ryanair is currently recruiting for a SIM Manager to join our team and lead our SIM operation in East Midlands. Reporting to the Head of Simulator Engineering you will be responsible for managing a team and ensuring that our SIMS are maintenance to the highest industry standard to ensure their availability to the Ryanair ATO.

The Role:

As SIM Manager you will:

• Provide first line management support and facilitate the EMT Simulator Engineers to ensure all PMs, QTGs, Safety Checks, Flyouts are performed in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure defect rectification and modifications are performed in an efficient and timely manner
• Ensure all facilities associated with the simulator department are maintained to relevant standards to ensure operational continuity
• Mentor and develop the simulator engineers using the training matrix
• Identify spares requirement and manage the efficient control and usage of spare parts
• Perform the Site Safety Manager role and promote the safe operations of East Midlands Training using the SMS as the foundation
• Work with regulatory authorities to ensure all simulator approvals are maintained at the levels to support the Ryanair ATO
• Efficient Management of the EMA simulator engineering team
• Adopt and develop a succession plan using a graduate or apprenticeship scheme
• Contribute to the development of the Ryanair FSTD Organisation as it grows with the airline.
• Forecast and plan for future requirements and identify potential obsolescence and upgrades

Requirements

• At least 5 years simulator engineering experience
• Experience of managing simulator engineering operations
• Experience of working with civil aviation regulatory authorities
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of CS-FSTD(A) Issue 2
• Detailed understanding of EASA Part-ORA requirements for FSTD organisations
• Experience of working with compliance management and safety management systems
• Proven track record of planning skills with the ability to quickly analyse problems and implement practical solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and computer skills to effectively provide reports on a weekly basis