Simulator Technician

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**About Your Role: 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 simulator technician will see you working closely and collaborating with the multiple different departments and suppliers to operate and maintain the multiple synthetic training devices and simulators present within the facility. This is a pivotal role that partners with our key customers and stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Operating, maintaining, and carrying out corrective maintenance actions on EC135 full flight simulators and synthetic training devices
- Supporting and rectifying minor IT issues
- Maintaining tools and test equipment, and ensure equipment is in calibration
- Maintaining records and documentation
- Maintaining a sound working relationship with the customer and other relevant stakeholders.
- Utilising spares and carrying out repairs to ensure that the devices meet contracted availability requirements

**How About You?**
- Qualifications in Avionics, Electronics, Computer IT or similar fields
- Experience in a technical workshop or maintenance environment and with simulation and synthetic projects
- Strong customer relationship
- Sound interpersonal skills and a good team player
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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 or hold Australian Defence Security Clearance - NV1

**What you’ll get**
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
- Fitness Passport discount
- Modernised Paid Parental leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated lease options
- Great professional development opportunities
- Family Support through our partnership with Parents at Work
- Team bonding activities & lunches
- Free onsite parking, access to defence canteen
- Australian coastal lifestyle with ready access to numerous beaches and national parks along the New South Wales South coast

**Good to Know**

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