Simulator Engineer at Kenya Airways

Brief Description

Performs Simulator Maintenance to high safety and operational standards as required by KQ, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and other Aviation safety regulatory authorities.

Detailed Description

• Review, analyze and maintain existing code
• Develop test programs
• Perform software tests
• Development of software and/or hardware specifications
• Diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated hardware.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks on the simulators, UPS and associated hardware.
• Perform tasks to support the KQ simulator group as required.
• Utilize Maintenance Management System to record and track maintenance activities.
• Complete all designated training activities.
• Perform preflight and post flight on designated simulators.
• Perform basic visual alignments.
• Run automatic QTG's. (Qualifications Test Guide)
• Refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Comply with KQ and CAE Quality Management System..
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Inculcating safety culture in Kenya Airways within the simulator and simulator facility
• Communicates simulator facility state and needs to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the processes by recommending solutions, writing technical sections.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Minimum Qualifications 

• Technical degree or 4 years experience in an electronic, avionic, or technical related field.

Additional Qualifications

• Computer literate (PC and / or computer mainframe/architecture
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Knowledge in analog and digital theory.
• Strong C++ and object oriented programming

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1 year

Other Skills

• Written communication skills, Air legislation, Aviation Security ).
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Knowledge of MS-Office tools and suite

Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

• Achievement Drive & Initiative - Level 2
• Passion for Kenya Airways - Level 2
• Industry and Market Knowledge - Level 2
• Leading Courageously - Level 2
• Living and Breathing Customer Service - Level 2
• Leading Teams for Excellence - Level 2
• Holding Others Accountable - Level 2
• Humility - Level 2
• Collaborating as a Team - Level 2
• Coaching  and Developing Others - Level 2