Job Description
The Shift Lead role involves the day to day running and proactive maintenance of up to four commercial Full Flight Simulator’s (FFS) based at our Burgess Hill Training Facility.
The Shift Lead will provide leadership and training of more Junior Technicians, as well as communication with Flight Crews and Instructor Pilots on a daily basis. This role also acts as the primary lead during a shift, with a focus on the management of others and the resolution of technical issues.
Salary: £53,400 plus a £2k shift allowance
Workplace: On site
Location: Quadrant Systems Ltd, Victoria Gardens, Burgess Hill RH15 9NB
Primary Duties
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems and review/update the procedures in discussion with the TCMM
- Lead diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems
- Use the maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities
- Perform secondary duties e.g. calibrations, tool inspections, etc
- Perform visual alignments
- Carry out repairs in the workshop to include soldering and crimping
- Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation
- Check Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results and mark them up
- Ensure QSL quality management system processes are adhered to
- Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner
- Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required
- Perform administrative tasks as required
- Be familiar with Part ORA and CS-FSTD(A) regulations
The Shift Lead role involves working a variable work pattern which may be changed at any time to meet the Company and customer needs. Flexibility in the approach to working is a key requirement for this role.
The role also involves carrying out ad hoc building maintenance duties as and when required.
Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Essential Experience
- Detailed understanding of fault-finding principles and corrective measures techniques
- Working knowledge of hydraulic motion and control loading systems
- Working knowledge of electrical motion and control loading systems
- Working knowledge of simulator visual systems
- Knowledge and understanding of hardware, fault finding and repair
- Knowledge and understanding of simulation software systems
- Proactive completion of Preventative and Routine Maintenance activities
- Running and checking of Qualification Test Guide (QTG) schedule
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working on Boeing and/or Airbus simulators particularly B737 & A320 simulators
- Experience of CAE, FSI and/or Sim Industries, TRU, L3 Training Devices
- Previous leadership experience
- Experience within a customer support or client facing role
- Detailed understanding of Electrical/Electronic & Avionic systems
Desirable Qualifications
- HNC/HND in aircraft related discipline
- HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Benefits
- On Site Parking
- Life Assurance x 4 Salary
- Pension – Company contribution 7%, Employee minimum contribution 3%
- Medical Insurance for you and your family
Shift Pattern
- Currently 4 on 4 off
- 12 hour shifts consisting of days and nights (0700 – 1900 and 1900 – 0700)
- The role currently covers a 24 x 7 working pattern.
How to Apply
Send your CV to Lucie Carter at lcarter@quadrantpilot.com or use the form to apply. This role may close when the position has been filled.