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AVS produce a range of products from the electronics in pilot helmets that allow pilots to fully control helicopter weaponry through moving their heads to aviation-based navigation systems. AVS are also a major reseller and maintainer of rotary wing simulators that are designed and built in Thales France/UK.

**About Your Role: Junior Simulator Technician**

As part of our Avionics group, you will join our high performing Training and Simulation team which delivers both simulation products and training services to Defence and Civil customers in Australia.

**Based at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, the role of Junior Simulator Technician **will see you working closely, gaining experience and collaborating with Simulator Technicians to operate and maintain the multiple state of the art technology synthetic training devices and simulators present within the facility.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Play a hands-on role in maintaining and operating the EC135 Full Flight Simulators, Desktop Tactical Task Trainers, Tactical Part Task Trainers, Virtual Reality Trainers, and Marshalling Virtual Realty Trainer, meet contracted availability requirements under the direction of the Senior Simulator Technicians,
- Maintain the HATS ICT Network
- Maintain tools and test equipment, and ensure equipment is in calibration
- Maintain records and related documentation to relevant standards,
- Continue to maintain strong customer relationships and ensure the highest levels of service delivery,
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant standards and processes,
- Proactively identifying issues and solutions, keeping the Lead Maintenance Technician informed of progress.

**How About You?**
- Certificate or tertiary qualifications in (Avionics, Electronics, Computer IT or similar fields)
- Well-developed team and communication skills with the confidence to liaise with varied stakeholders
- The ability to problem solving and provide technical solutions
- Must be able to work on a shift pattern that includes Early Morning, Afternoon and Late Shifts
- Must hold a current Drivers Licence.
- Be eligible for Australian Defence Security Clearance

**Desirable Experience**:

- Experience in a technical workshop or maintenance environment
- Experience with ICT hardware and networking
- Experience within simulation projects
- Experience within aviation industry

**Benefits & Culture**

Situated in Nowra, South Coast, NSW. We offer a competitive remuneration package and fantastic employee benefits. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment with unlimited success and opportunities.

**Good to Know**

As part of our standard process you will complete police, medical, employment and reference checks. Thales also complies with current public health orders in place and as such you may be requested to provide your COVID-19 vaccination record.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.