Simulator Engineer – Shift Lead (Aviation / Flight Simulator Maintenance)

Arden White Aerospace & Aviation Recruitment are working with a leading aviation training organisation to recruit an experienced Simulator Engineer / Flight Simulator Technician for a Shift Lead position in Burgess Hill.

This role is ideal for a Simulator Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or Flight Simulator Specialist with 10+ years’ experience who is ready to step into a formal leadership role. You’ll oversee the maintenance of Full Flight Simulators (FFS), lead a small team of Simulator Technicians, and ensure maximum simulator availability for pilot training.

What’s on Offer

• Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
• Shifts: 4 on / 4 off (days, nights, or 2 days + 2 nights)
• Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
• Pension, private medical cover (including family), life insurance, 25 days annual leave
• A flat management structure – no corporate politics, just a supportive team environment
• Fast 1–2 stage interview process for a quick turnaround
• Long-term career opportunity with ongoing simulator training and development

Key Responsibilities

As Simulator Engineer – Shift Lead, you will:

• Lead the daily maintenance of up to four Full Flight Simulators at the Burgess Hill Training Centre.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to junior Simulator Technicians.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly across simulator systems.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on simulators and associated systems.
• Work with hydraulic and electrical motion systems, visual display systems, and simulation software.
• Use the maintenance management system to log and track all engineering activities.
• Perform calibrations, visual alignments, tool inspections, soldering, and workshop repairs.
• Manage simulator logistics, including parts handling, repairs, testing and validation.
• Review and mark up Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, risk assessments, RAMS, COSHH, and LockOut TagOut procedures.

About You

• 10+ years’ experience as a Simulator Engineer / Simulator Maintenance Technician.
• Proven experience in a lead or cuff-style role, now looking to move into formal leadership.
• Strong understanding of fault-finding and corrective maintenance techniques.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Hydraulic and electrical motion/control loading systems
  • Simulator visual systems
  • Simulation software and hardware fault-finding/repair
• Customer-focused, proactive, and able to work under pressure in a shift environment.

Desirable (not essential):

• Experience with Airbus A320 or Boeing B737 simulators.
• Background working on CAE, FSI, Sim Industries, TRU or L3 training devices.
• HNC/HND in Aircraft Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.

Why Join?

• Take on a leadership role in a high-demand aviation training centre.
• Work in a supportive, flat-structured environment with no politics.
• Be at the heart of delivering world-class pilot training through simulator operations.
• Excellent long-term benefits and career growth opportunities.
• Time-sensitive hire – quick interview process and immediate start for the right candidate.

Apply Today

This is an urgent vacancy – our client is actively interviewing, so apply now to secure your place in the process.

Due to high application volumes, if you haven’t been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, retain your details for future opportunities in aviation, aerospace, and simulator engineering roles.

About Us: Arden White specialises in aviation, aerospace, and engineering recruitment. We pride ourselves on our personal service and lasting industry relationships.

Note: Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency for this position.

Ready to accelerate your career? Apply now!