Deputy Simulator Supervisor

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full time

The Deputy Simulator Supervisor will be working as part of a small, on-base team at RAF Leeming performing set up activities and essential maintenance to maximize the availability of the Hawk training devices, in support of Joint Squadron aircrew training.

They will undertake maintenance on the Full Mission Simulator, Avionic Part Task Trainer, Desk Top Training Devices and VR setup along with their associated sub systems.

• Liaise with the QFI’s regarding device availability, scheduled maintenance and unscheduled fault resolution.
• Manage Simulator technicians in their daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Daily, prepare the Pilot training devices for Customer use and assist with mission specific preparations.
• Undertake scheduled & unscheduled maintenance to maximize device availability, recording all maintenance activities performed.
• Perform maintenance in a safe manner in accordance with the documented maintenance & risk procedures.
• Diagnose faults and perform remedial maintenance (i.e. remove and replace unserviceable parts) in the most time efficient way possible, maximising device availability.
• Record spare consumption for each training device.
• Follow the spares replenishment process in accordance with the relevant BAE Systems procurement processes alongside the logistics team when required.
• Follow the tool control process as described within the relevant Part 145 Acceptable Means of Compliance documentation.
• Aid the ZTF reporting process via the Daily Start up meeting and required Supporting pack data.

• Follow safe working procedures.
• Perform maintenance in a safe manner.
• Understand the hazards and follow the mitigation.
• Understand and follow the risk assessments.
• Be responsible for their own personal safety, maintaining their safety training currency.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the contents of the relevant CONOPS documentation & Maintenance Safety Management Plan.
• Ensure that the devices are ‘safe to use’ when handed over for Customer use.
• Report all accidents, incidents and near-miss events in accordance with the Maintenance organisation's safety management processes & procedures.
• Assist in the control of visiting Contractors and VIP guests.

• The candidate will have a background in Avionic simulation systems and have an experienced Information Technology background. Note that device specific local training will be provided.
• Alternatively, the candidate may have a background in military aviation as a technician from an Engineering discipline, preferably Avionics, Electrical or IT, including an Engineering Apprenticeship qualification (NVQ level
  3) or City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent.
• Ensure personal compliance with the risk assessments, SHE policies and procedures.
• Human Factors
  - Standard Course Specification.
• E&PW Awareness
  - Standard Course Specification.
• ITAR Awareness
  - Standard Course Specification.
• IT Literate.