Apprentice Flight Simulator Maintenance Technician
CAE TRAINING & SERVICES UK LTD
Crawley (RH10 9DP)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 April 2026
Contents
Summary
Learn to maintain, repair and test Flight Simulators used for pilot training, in accordance with UK Civil Aviation Authority and European Aviation Safety Agency requirements and company standards.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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4 days on 4 days off - 12 hour shift rotation (except when at college).
38 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- To help ensure that the in-service Simulation Training Equipment meets the contractual availability. There is a fair element of problem solving in the role through the requirement to analyse and rectify basic technical problems for both aircraft and simulator systems. Judgements and decisions are made within the constraints of the Technical Manuals. Most tasks will be carried out with supervision and the job holder is not expected to make decisions outside of the allocated tasks
- To learn and be able to prepare the Simulation Training Equipment for daily operation (Morning Readiness) using standard operational readiness checks
- To learn and perform preventative maintenance in accordance with the published Preventive Maintenance schedules for each training device
- To learn and carry out Simulation Qualification testing (QTGs) according to the published monthly schedules for each training device
- To learn and load appropriate exercise scenarios and other tasks required to prepare for specific training sessions
- To be taught to effectively check reported snags, verify simulator operation and rectify basic operational and maintenance snags
- To be taught and assist in the restoration of failed equipment or refer such failures to more qualified/experienced staff
- To learn and perform housekeeping functions and complete Journey Logs at the start and finish of scheduled training sessions
- To be taught and assist other senior engineers with maintenance, problem resolution and certification issues
- Any other duties as may be required
Where you'll work
Diamond Point
Fleming Way
Crawley
RH10 9DP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SIGTA LIMITED
Training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
- Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
- Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
- Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
- Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
- Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
- Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
- Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
- Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
- Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
- Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
- Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
- Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
- Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
- Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
- Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
- Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
- Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
- Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
- Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
- Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
- Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
- Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
- Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
- Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
- Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
- Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
- Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
- Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
- Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Training schedule
- Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3
- The job requires working a ‘4 on, 4 off’ day/night shift pattern, where each shift is 12 hours
- Some overtime shifts may be requested from time to time
- To attend day release college in Shoreham
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4 or above)
A Level in:
Maths, Science (grade C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Interest in Aviation/Aircraft
- Inquisitive
- Hands-on
- Time management
Other requirements
- Some overtime shifts may be requested from time to time
- To attend day release college in Shoreham
- Some of the work involves the maintenance and/or replacement of awkwardly positioned equipment
About this employer
CAE is a high-technology company specialising in pilot training using flight simulators. With 50+ training locations and 250+ full-flight simulators, CAE has the largest civil aviation training network in the world. CAE is the training partner of choice of aviation professionals, airlines, business aviation operators, and aircraft manufacturers the world over.
After this apprenticeship
To become a fully trained and qualified Flight Simulator Technician with CAE.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SIGTA LIMITED
Jacquie
jalstrom@sigta.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020904.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)