Supervisor – Simulator Maintenance Engineer

Job Title Positions Available Start Date Job ID Type
Supervisor – Simulator Maintenance Engineer
2
01/12/2025
BASSME02
Employee

Job Summary:

Simulator Engineers are responsible for managing, supervising, and executing advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical upgrades of Blue Angels Air’s A320 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and associated training systems. Working closely with the Head of Maintenance, they ensure maximum simulator reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in training device performance to support uninterrupted pilot training operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Simulator Operations & Maintenance
  • Lead preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities as per OEM requirements.
  • Perform advanced fault diagnosis across avionics, hydraulics, motion, visual, and electrical systems.
  • Supervise simulator technicians during maintenance tasks and training readiness checks.
  • Ensure 95%+ simulator availability with minimal downtime.
  • Escalate critical issues to the Head of Maintenance and OEMs as required.
  1. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
  • Support QTG runs, recurrent evaluations, and DGCA audits.
  • Maintain compliance with DGCA CAR 7D/VI, EASA CS-FSTD.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, logbooks, and compliance records.
  1. Technical Development & Upgrades
  • Oversee software updates, hardware upgrades, and system modifications in coordination with OEMs (Airbus, SIM International).
  • Integrate training management systems (TMS/CBT) with simulator hardware and software platforms.
  • Conduct performance monitoring and implement reliability improvement initiatives.
  1. Safety & Quality Assurance
  • Implement SMS (Safety Management System) protocols within the engineering function.
  • Conduct risk assessments for maintenance tasks and system modifications.
  • Actively participate in quality audits and ensure corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented.
  1. Team & Vendor Coordination
  • Guide and mentor Simulator Technicians, ensuring skills development.
  • Act as the primary contact for escalations with OEMs/vendors on complex technical issues.
  • Coordinate with the Training team to ensure minimal disruption during simulator downtime.

Required Qualifications:

Mandatory
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical, IT, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 7+ years’ hands-on experience in simulator engineering or avionics/electrical systems.
  • Strong knowledge of FFS systems: motion, visual, control loading, and avionics.
  • Understanding of QTG, MQTG, and DGCA/CAP 7100 maintenance requirements. Strong analytical, coordination, and documentation skills.
Preferred:
  • Direct experience on Airbus A320 simulators or equivalent.
  • Exposure to DGCA/EASA/FAA compliance requirements for simulators.
  • Project management experience in new simulator installations or upgrades.
  • Professional certifications in Networking/Systems (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft) or hydraulics/visual systems.

Key Competencies:

  • Technical Knowledge (Aircraft Systems & FSTD).
  • Fault Diagnosis & Repair.
  • Preventive Maintenance Execution.
  • QTG Support.
  • Communication & Team Coordination.
  • Documentation & Reporting.
  • IT & Networking (Sim Environment)

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