Simulator Technician

Job Description

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Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,400 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our 'One Boeing' global approach, BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

The P8 Training Services based at RAF Lossiemouth provides P8 synthetic training to our MOD customer through the utilisation of state of the art simulation and training systems.

P8 Training Engineering supports the continuity of the training delivery through pro active maintenance and management of the training devices and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assists with repairs and tests, installs, configures, upgrades and assists in the modification of simulators and training components, devices, hardware and software
• Performs general inspections for pre operations, post operations and component handling of training devices, assemblies and components
• Conducts functional tests of training device systems and monitors device instrumentation and bench mounted indicators
• Troubleshooting systems, support equipment to isolate faults and repair faulty components
• Works under limited supervision
• Develop and enhance existing processes and procedures to drive continuous improvement within the P8 Device Maintenance Department.

Additional Duties

Perform extra duties to support the maintenance team as tasked by Shift lead or Engineering Manager.

Basic Qualifications (Required skills/Experience)

• Excellent organization and computing skills.
• Good level of experience with electronic/electrical systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience on flight simulators and training equipment.
• Time served indentured apprenticeship (Simulator/Avionics/Electronics/Engineering)
• NVQ level 3 Electrical/Electronics/Avionics
• Knowledge of computer networking
• Experience with qualification test guide running and grading (QTG's).
• Knowledge of the Military Air Environment and associated governance.
• HNC or higher Electronics/Avionics/Aircraft Engineering

Location & Hours

This position will be based onsite at RAF Lossiemouth, full time and will operate on a shift pattern.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 20, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.