Experienced Simulator Technician

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing United Kingdom Limited is looking for an Experienced Simulator Technician to join our team in Crawley, UK.

The new joiner will be maintaining Devices to regulatory and company standards, ensuring that training devices are ready for use and Training Centre Customers are provided with professional technical support.

Hiring details:

• This requisition is for a locally hired position in Crawley, UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Role involves shift work, standard working pattern is 2 dayshifts, followed by 2 nightshifts, followed by 4 rest days.  Hours are 7am-7pm for dayshift and 7pm-7am for nightshift, pattern follows an 8-day cycle, e.g. Mon/Tues days, Wed Thurs nights, off Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon, next set of shifts begin Tues/Wed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performing pre-flight tasks

• Performing preventative maintenance functions

• Conducting troubleshooting and corrective maintenance activities on training devices

• Performing training device updates (Software and Hardware)

• Ensuring documentation procedures are completed

• Providing total customer support service, that can include accompanying customers through instructor station training and during dry training operations

• Providing supervision and guidance to junior team members, acts as a mentor on occasion

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5 years experience of similar type role, eg. Avionics repair / Plant Maintenance

• Knowledge of EASA and UK CAA Flight Simulator Training device regulation and operations

• Technical troubleshooting skills of electrical and mechanical systems including computer hardware and software

• Knowledge of aircraft systems and operation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Computer Science, or Engineering Apprenticeship completion

• Customer Service focus, need to be able to communicate with Air Crew to understand the issue before resolving

• Software programming understanding ability would be beneficial but not essential

• Ability to work as part of a team

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being.

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

  

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans 

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next 

• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way 

• Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs 

• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 

• 26 days leave and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year 

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution 

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan 

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks 

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 

• 6x annual salary life insurance 

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development 

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives 

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 12, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.