Simulator Technician/Maintenance Engineer

at  Thales

Location: Carterton, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
THALES are looking to recruit A400M Flight Simulator Engineer to be based at RAF Brize Norton for our Systems Operations division.
You will maintain, service & support the A400M Synthetic Training Equipment (STE) and classroom equipment. Working alongside 9 professional engineers operating a 3 shift rota, ensuring all STE (including 2 Full Flight Simulators a Cargo Hold Trainer and other training devices) are available for use and in excellent working order to achieve the contract requirements.