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Graduate Simulator Engineer

Ryanair
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Derby
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain experience as a Graduate Flight SIM Engineer at Ryanair, maintaining flight simulators.
  • Based at East Midlands Airport.
  • Requires a degree/apprenticeship in electronic/avionic engineering and a background in aviation/flight simulation.
  • Offers a competitive salary and travel benefits.

About the Role

Ryanair is seeking a Graduate Flight SIM Engineer to join its SIM Engineering team. This role offers a chance to gain experience in Europe's leading airline, maintaining various training equipment and associated Flight Training Devices (FSTD).

Responsibilities

As a SIM Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Performing daily readiness checks to ensure FSTD is ready for operation.
  • Maintaining Flight Simulator Equipment to EASA FSTD-A Level ‘D’ Standard.
  • Maintaining the Quality System in accordance with EASA Requirements.
  • Reviewing and implementing aircraft and vendor service bulletins.
  • Installing and verifying aircraft loadable software.
  • Liaising with aircrew on technical matters to resolve defects.
  • Liaising with technical inspectors during qualifications.
  • Liaising with FSTD vendors to rectify defects.
  • Running and checking scheduled Quality Test Guide (QTG) Tests.
  • Designing and embodying modifications on simulators to maintain compatibility with the Ryanair fleet using hardware and software engineering skills.
  • Conducting technical defect clearance with nominated flight crew.
  • Conducting subjective evaluation sessions of FSTD performance and visual database with flight crew.
  • Maintaining compliance with the UK Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
  • Completing any other reasonable tasks required for the daily operation of a Flight Simulator Training Centre.

Requirements

  • A recognized University Degree, Apprenticeship or Adult Training in electronic and avionic engineering.
  • A background in aviation/flight simulation.
  • Specialization in Digital Flight Simulation, Complex Data Networking and Process Control using Distributed Micro processing.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Discounted and unlimited travel to over 230 destinations
  • Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
  • Unrivalled career progression