Job Title: Simulator Technician
UK-multiple (Multiple LI posti, United Kingdom – multiple, United Kingdom
THE COMPANY
We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.
We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023 and are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on many occasions.
As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
THE ROLE
Due to the success and growth of Inzpire, we are seeking expressions of interest for a simulator technician to support the delivery of basic and advanced tactical training to aircrew from across Europe. Your primary place of work will be Air Base Number 1 Sintra, Portugal with the remainder of your time working from home or other UK locations as required by the company. The role will be varied but you can expect up to 22 weeks of the year delivering overseas training at the Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC).
The successful candidate will:
- Maintain, service and operate Helicopter Services simulators at the MHTC facility in Sintra. Portugal
- Liaise with Aviation Training Head of Division and the Lead Instructor to manage required inventory and spares resources to ensure continuous operation of the simulators
- Provide support to the development and build of new simulation devices in the UK as required
All travel and subsistence will be paid for by the company and an overseas allowance is provided in line with UK government rates.
THE PERSON
We are seeking a highly experienced, suitably qualified and proactive individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude capable of working with minimal supervision in small teams who is not afraid to contribute their own suggestions and ideas. It is essential that candidates are able to seamlessly integrate into established teams who work and live together for periods of up to four weeks at a time.
Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills and be willing to embrace the Inzpire work ethic of loyalty, flexibility and consistently delivering above and beyond our customer’s expectations.
Candidates must also be willing to work abroad, and in possession of a UK passport valid for a minimum of 12 months prior to any contract being awarded.
The following experience and skills are required:
- Independence and team working within a technical environment
- Familiarity with computer and simulation related hardware equipment and spares- preferably related to rotary platforms
- PC building and hardware servicing (equipment replacement, repair and cleaning)
The following experience and skills are desirable:
- Multi-PC simulation systems
- Multi-channel projection systems
- Network audio systems
- Rack building / maintenance
- Custom electronics, soldering and microcontrollers
- Simulation software architecture (HLA, DIS etc)
- Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP etc)
- Network management (Domain control etc)
- Virtual Reality systems (VIVE tracking and headsets)
- Operating or creating content for Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software
- Operating simulators for military training units
Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.
BENEFITS
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
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30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) per year.
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Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
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Company Share Incentive Scheme.
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
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Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
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Generous death in service (£100k).
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Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
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Business travel insurance.
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Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
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Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
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Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Inzpire is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.
We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.