Cirrus Aircraft UK Ltd
Simulator Tech 2 — Cirrus Aircraft UK Ltd
Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine personal jet. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort, and safety in aviation with innovations such as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS®). Worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has exceeded nine million hours, and over 170 people have returned home safely thanks to CAPS® as a standard safety feature.
Job Summary The Flight Simulator Technician performs complex maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, and modification of Cirrus Aircraft’s Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD), including Full Flight Simulators (FFS), Fixed Training Devices (FTD), and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD). The role ensures continued operation with minimal downtime while maintaining qualifications under 14 CFR Part 60 and CS‑FSTD(A) regulations and supporting the company’s simulator quality and compliance programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance following manufacturer schedules and procedures.
Conduct power‑up and power‑down procedures and provide technical support during simulator training events.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory, and documentation.
Provide customer service support in a timely and professional manner.
Carry out housekeeping tasks to maintain the highest quality and presentation of training devices.
Work proactively in a team environment to perform pre‑flights, corrective, and preventive maintenance.
Interface directly with Cirrus customers and instructors to resolve maintenance and performance issues.
Operate Quality Test Guides (QTG) and participate in aviation authorities’ qualification evaluations.
Install and test new, modified, and repaired equipment.
Suggest and champion initiatives to improve training equipment performance and reliability.
Ensure FSTD devices are ready for training with correct software and hardware configurations.
Maintain documentation using Cirrus tools such as the simulator management system and inventory database.
Contribute to the success of the Cirrus Training Center and Flight Simulator Support department objectives.
Monitor and communicate equipment status using Cirrus tools.
Execute simulator diagnostics using manufacturer‑provided software.
Train entry‑level technicians in general simulator maintenance and troubleshooting.
Provide expert support for specific simulator manufacturer types.
Lead aviation authorities’ qualification evaluations.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert during simulator modifications and evaluations.
Resolve system degradations and repair major assemblies to component level when required.
Perform advanced hardware and software analytical diagnosis and corrective maintenance.
Work any shift required, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
AS degree or higher in Electronics, Avionics, A&P Certificate, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar technical discipline (or equivalent 2‑year vocational certificate).
3 years of direct flight simulator technical support.
Minimum 1 year of experience with Cirrus Simulator Quality Management System (SQMS) or 3 years with another organization's SQMS.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Competencies
Manages complexity and solves problems with high‑quality solutions.
Drives results even under tough circumstances.
Communicates effectively across diverse audiences.
Demonstrates courage and addresses difficult issues.
Shows nimble learning through experimentation.
Customer Service Commitment
Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials.
Strives to improve service performance.
Anticipates guests’ needs and responds promptly.
Exemplifies excellent hospitality and creates a positive atmosphere.
Handles guest problems and complaints.
Benefits
401(k) Plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% after 90 days.
Employer‑paid group term life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, dental) with options for dependents.
Free health tracking with rewards for meeting goals.
Generous PTO (100+ hours accrued in the first year).
Employee referral bonus.
Career development through tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive discounts and partner marketplace offers.
Community engagement via company and employee clubs.
Other Duties This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Airlines and Aviation
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug‑free work environment and promotes equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine personal jet. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort, and safety in aviation with innovations such as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS®). Worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has exceeded nine million hours, and over 170 people have returned home safely thanks to CAPS® as a standard safety feature.
Job Summary The Flight Simulator Technician performs complex maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, and modification of Cirrus Aircraft’s Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD), including Full Flight Simulators (FFS), Fixed Training Devices (FTD), and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD). The role ensures continued operation with minimal downtime while maintaining qualifications under 14 CFR Part 60 and CS‑FSTD(A) regulations and supporting the company’s simulator quality and compliance programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance following manufacturer schedules and procedures.
Conduct power‑up and power‑down procedures and provide technical support during simulator training events.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory, and documentation.
Provide customer service support in a timely and professional manner.
Carry out housekeeping tasks to maintain the highest quality and presentation of training devices.
Work proactively in a team environment to perform pre‑flights, corrective, and preventive maintenance.
Interface directly with Cirrus customers and instructors to resolve maintenance and performance issues.
Operate Quality Test Guides (QTG) and participate in aviation authorities’ qualification evaluations.
Install and test new, modified, and repaired equipment.
Suggest and champion initiatives to improve training equipment performance and reliability.
Ensure FSTD devices are ready for training with correct software and hardware configurations.
Maintain documentation using Cirrus tools such as the simulator management system and inventory database.
Contribute to the success of the Cirrus Training Center and Flight Simulator Support department objectives.
Monitor and communicate equipment status using Cirrus tools.
Execute simulator diagnostics using manufacturer‑provided software.
Train entry‑level technicians in general simulator maintenance and troubleshooting.
Provide expert support for specific simulator manufacturer types.
Lead aviation authorities’ qualification evaluations.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert during simulator modifications and evaluations.
Resolve system degradations and repair major assemblies to component level when required.
Perform advanced hardware and software analytical diagnosis and corrective maintenance.
Work any shift required, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
AS degree or higher in Electronics, Avionics, A&P Certificate, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar technical discipline (or equivalent 2‑year vocational certificate).
3 years of direct flight simulator technical support.
Minimum 1 year of experience with Cirrus Simulator Quality Management System (SQMS) or 3 years with another organization's SQMS.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Competencies
Manages complexity and solves problems with high‑quality solutions.
Drives results even under tough circumstances.
Communicates effectively across diverse audiences.
Demonstrates courage and addresses difficult issues.
Shows nimble learning through experimentation.
Customer Service Commitment
Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials.
Strives to improve service performance.
Anticipates guests’ needs and responds promptly.
Exemplifies excellent hospitality and creates a positive atmosphere.
Handles guest problems and complaints.
Benefits
401(k) Plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% after 90 days.
Employer‑paid group term life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, dental) with options for dependents.
Free health tracking with rewards for meeting goals.
Generous PTO (100+ hours accrued in the first year).
Employee referral bonus.
Career development through tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive discounts and partner marketplace offers.
Community engagement via company and employee clubs.
Other Duties This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Airlines and Aviation
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug‑free work environment and promotes equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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