Hybrid Junior Flight Simulation Maintenance Engineer bei Lockheed Martin

Full Time

United Kingdom (UK)

37.5

SC

Permanent

RAF Valley

Earliest 0630-1400 Monday-Thursday, 0630-2000 Friday. Latest 1330-2200 Monday-Thursday, Off - Friday

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Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or call 023 92 458 000.

Engineering

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

We have an exciting opportunity based at our customer site at RAF Valley on the island of Anglesey in North Wales for a Junior Flight Simulation Maintenance Engineer.

This is a hands-on technical role ideal for someone at the start of their engineering career. You will gain experience working on high-fidelity simulators used for military aircrew training. The role offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to work as part of a skilled engineering team.

As a Junior Simulation Technician, you will support the engineering team in maintaining, testing, and preparing simulators and associated training systems. You will receive on-the-job training and development to grow your skills in flight simulation technology.

You’ll be expected to:

• Work within a team environment and follow technical guidance.
• Learn to understand simulator systems and how they operate.
• Maintain a clean and professional workspace.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with both colleagues and users of the simulators.
• Support weekend and occasional shift work if required (with notice).
• Be willing to undertake further technical training.

You will work on ground based training equipment at RAF Valley on the basic flying training squadrons. You will work on preparing the simulators for use each day, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification, installation of upgrades and modifications, liaising with the customer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting maintenance and readiness of flight simulators and training equipment.
• Assisting in fault-finding, inspection, testing, and basic repair of simulator hardware and sub-systems.
• Helping to prepare simulators and training devices for daily use.
• Working alongside experienced engineers to understand and learn simulator systems including computer networks, control systems, and visual displays.
• Carrying out routine checks and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and following technical instructions.
• Adhering to all Health & Safety procedures and contributing to a safe working environment.
• Learning to use maintenance tools, test equipment, and diagnostic software.
• Taking part in continuous improvement activities and ongoing training.
• Supporting other tasks reasonably expected by the Simulator Site Manager.

At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

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At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave