Simulator Fleet Team Leader

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role:

Simulator Fleet Team Leader

The job holder will manage a team of Systems Engineers and SEP Technicians who support the simulator fleet and SEP 
training equipment on a weekly flexible working pattern in compliance with the regulatory requirements

What you’ll do:

• Manage designated fleet of simulators and SEP equipment to ensure they meet BA’s crew training requirements and those of BA’s external customers
• Maintain an effective working relationship with Flight Training, Global Learning Academy and Technical Management teams to ensure simulator/SEP updates are reviewed and implemented as required
• Manage the Continuous Improvement Group meetings
• Orders and chases spare parts to maintain simulators/SEP
• Responsible for monitoring defects, identifying obsolescence and ensuring the required fidelity of Flight Training as regulated by CS-FSTD(A) they will also manage the implementation of corrective action plans and modifications to BA’s fleet of full flight/fixed base simulators and SEP equipment
• Adheres to the Quality System requirements detailed in EASA document CS-FSTD(A) Answer 
• Manage FSTD, H&S, and environmental Audit findings
• Leads technical fault investigation and corrections
• Provides ad-hoc training for BAFT external customers in the functional use and safe operation of simulators.
• Operate simulators for commercial and non-commercial visits
• Project manage procurement and relocation of simulators and SEP equipment when necessary
• Manages a team of SEP and Systems Engineers to maintain and modify simulators and SEP equipment to comply with serviceability and objective test requirements of the CAA/EASA and other regulators
• Liaises with GLA to ensure BAFT simulators and SEP equipment are compatible, as far as practicable, with customer requirements to increase third party revenue

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Good communication and team-working skills with the ability to train and mentor colleagues
• A thorough understanding of all simulator systems and how they interact is essential. 
• Self-motivating and managing within a fast changing and pressured environment
• Strong prioritisation and planning skills
• Able to plan, prioritise and manage change
• Experience of maintaining and developing relationships within all areas of the flight simulator industry including regulators and suppliers
• Experience in managing a team in a regulatory, safety critical environment
• Incorporated Engineer level with a broad experience of disciplines employed in flight simulation
• Liaison with regulatory authorities to gain and maintain regulatory approval of flight simulators

Your experience:

• Engineering Degree, Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent
• Avionics Apprenticeship or equivalent
• Significant experience as a Simulator or Systems Engineer
• Simulator maintenance/software OEM training 
• Thorough understanding of BA and CAA flight simulator standards requirements
• Thoroughly conversant with all technical aspects of flight simulators and associated systems
• Understanding of airline governance structures including familiarity with the regulatory requirements for flight crew and cabin crew training

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.