Apprentice Flight Simulator Maintenance Technician

Learn to maintain, repair and test flight simulators used for pilot training, in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority requirements and company standards.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills

• GCSE · English, Maths · 4/5 C or above · Essential
• A Level · Maths, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics · A-C · Essential
• BTEC · Engineering · P · Essential

The job requires working a &lsquo;4 on &ndash; 4 off&rsquo; day/night shift pattern, where each shift is 12 hours, applicants must be 18 or over. <ul> <li>Some overtime shifts may be requested from time to time.<br><br></li> <li>To attend day release college.<br><br></li> <li>Some of the work involves the maintenance and/or replacement of awkwardly positioned equipment.</li> </ul> Other Requirements: <ul> <li>Ability to gain a Technical College qualification.<br><br></li> <li>Basic computing hardware, software and OS knowledge.<br><br></li> <li>An interest in mechanical and electrical engineering systems.<br><br></li> <li>A basic understanding and interest in Aviation and aircraft systems.<br><br></li> <li>PC experience (Word, Excel, etc).&nbsp;<br><br></li> <li>Fluent English language, written and spoken.</li> </ul> As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long-term commitment &ndash; there will be assignments and logbook entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

CAE is a high-technology company specialising in pilot training using flight simulators. With 50+ training locations and 250+ full-flight simulators, CAE has the largest civil aviation training network in the world. CAE is the training partner of choice of aviation professionals, airlines, business aviation operators, and aircraft manufacturers the world over.

SIGTA LIMITED · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3