Training Support Technician

The Maintenance Support Technician is responsible for the implementation and on-going application of the Technical Institute maintenance regime. This is inclusive of all training devices and equipment, used to support the delivery of general engineering and specialty training.

Equipment includes but is not limited to the following equipment:

§  Genskills

§  Synthetic Environment Procedural Trainer

§  Basic Helicopter Maintenance Trainer

§  Integrated Avionics Maintenance Trainer

§  Generic Flying Controls Trainer

§  Weapons Loading Trainer

§  Crew Escape and Safety Systems Trainer

§  Virtual Aircraft Training System

§  Ejection Seats

§  Technical Training Solutions

§  Hydraulic Trainer

§  Single Shaft Gas Turbine

§  Twin Shaft Gas Turbine

§  Generic Drill Weapons

§  Hawk Aircraft

• Undertaking preventative and corrective maintenance services on a wide range of training aids and devices.
  
• Ensuring Site specific consumables and materials are stored and correctly documented.
  
• Acting as a point of contact with instructional staff, ensuring all relevant information is readily available and understood, regarding the safe operation of equipment.
  
• Strictly adhere to all relevant policies and procedures, ensuring safe operation within the Technical Institute.
  
• Support the Maintenance Support Lead / Senior Maintenance Support Technician in the resolution of any issues affecting the usage of equipment and peripherals.
  
• Ensuring all work carried out is documented in line with the Maintenance Management Policy.
  
• Identifying to the Maintenance Support Lead / Senior Maintenance Support Technician any issues with tools, spares, and test equipment.
  
• Supporting instructional staff during the delivery of practical training. 
  
• Development strategy includes enrolment on a Educational Training qualification.
  
  

Requirements

• Recognized Engineering Qualification (Level 3 or above).
  
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Engineering Environment.
  
• Mechanical Engineering knowledge including Hydraulics.
  
• Electrical / electronic engineering and computing knowledge.
  
• Proficient in the use of the applicable Test equipment.
  
• Demonstrate excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm, tolerant, and professional in a stressful and demanding environment.
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Demonstrate good knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
  
• Experience of operating in both a Middle East and Military environment would be preferred.
  

The following skills are desirable but not essential:

• Portable Appliance Testing Qualification.
  
• Troubleshooting and investigation of faults in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
  
• Computer Diagnostics