E-7 Lead Simulation Technician GBR - RAF Lossiemouth, UK

E-7 Lead Simulation Technician

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Job ID:

00000441737

Date Posted:

2024-12-23

Location:

GBR - RAF Lossiemouth, UK

Job Description Qualifications:

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 an experienced Simulation Training device Lead technician to lead a team of 4 technicians maintaining the training equipment through life and to also support installation and introduction into service.

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 Lead technician, carrying out maintenance planning and scheduling and liaising with the training schedulers. Coordinating work with other departments such as security, H&S Product Support including the equipment manufacturer. Also mentoring and guiding more junior colleagues is expected.

The facility will run a two-shift system 07:00 till 22:00 Monday to Friday required to cover the full training schedule, The Lead will be on a Day shift but required to drop into a shift if required. 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 essential.

This is a Lead technician role supporting the E7 On-Site Maintenance Manager.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports initial installation, commissioning and operation of the E7 training equipment.
• Leads a team of 4 technicians, guiding and mentoring as required.
• Responsible for scheduling of all maintenance activities.
• Ensure the training equipment is available for training when required.
• Oversees and 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 E7 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. 
• Organise, support, schedule and record 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 leader of people
• 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.

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK for required CLEARANCE.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation is not available for this role.

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Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

GGE8I4 (GGM)