Flight Simulator Engineer

Flight Simulator Engineer: Chart Your Course with a Global Leader

Embark on a career that truly takes flight with British Airways, the nation's flag carrier and a pioneer in global air travel for over a century. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team dedicated to maintaining the cutting-edge flight simulators that are vital to pilot training. If you're looking for a role where innovation, precision, and a commitment to excellence are paramount, this position as a Flight Simulator Engineer at our London Heathrow maintenance base might be your perfect destination.

At British Airways, we believe in empowering our people and fostering a culture where ambition is rewarded and individual contributions are valued. This role offers a unique chance to be at the forefront of aviation technology, ensuring the highest standards of operational serviceability and regulatory compliance.

What This Opportunity Offers You:

• A Critical Role in Aviation Excellence: You will be instrumental in ensuring the operational readiness of a fleet of sophisticated full-flight and fixed-base simulators. Your work directly contributes to the safety and efficacy of pilot training for both British Airways and external clients.
• Technical Depth and Innovation: This position provides hands-on experience in preventative maintenance, hardware and software integration for improved simulator fidelity, and the proactive management of obsolescence. You'll be a key player in enhancing the technical capabilities of our simulator fleet.
• Commitment to Regulatory Standards: You will operate within stringent UK-CAA and EASA regulatory frameworks, ensuring that our simulators consistently meet and exceed compliance requirements. This adherence to quality is a cornerstone of our operation.
• Achieving High Availability: A significant aspect of the role is achieving and maintaining over 99.5% simulator availability, demonstrating your impact on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Career Development and Growth: British Airways is committed to your professional journey. This role offers the potential to deputize for the Duty Team Leader and encourages you to explore diverse opportunities across the business, supporting your long-term career aspirations.
• Exceptional Benefits: Beyond a competitive salary, you'll enjoy unparalleled staff travel benefits, including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets and discounted fares for friends and family, allowing you to explore the world.
• A Culture of Inclusion and Diversity: Be part of an organization that celebrates individuality and believes that diverse perspectives drive innovation. British Airways is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can be their authentic self.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Shift Work: This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, encompassing both day and night duties. Candidates should be prepared for and comfortable with this operational schedule.
• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: The dynamic nature of simulator maintenance requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You'll need to be adept at rectifying defects swiftly and efficiently to maintain training schedules.
• Team Collaboration: While an individual contributor, you'll be part of a dedicated engineering team. Effective communication and collaboration are essential for success in this role, especially in deputizing for leadership roles and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Commitment to Quality: A meticulous approach to adhering to quality systems and regulatory documentation is paramount. Your attention to detail will directly influence the integrity of our training operations.

If you are a proactive, technically proficient individual with a passion for aviation and a desire to contribute to the success of a world-renowned airline, the Flight Simulator Engineer role at British Airways offers a truly rewarding and progressive career path. Embrace the opportunity to make your mark and be a part of connecting Britain with the world.