Simulator Manager

Company Description

Toll Helicopters is Australia’s premier provider of specialised mission-critical helicopter services to clients including NSW Ambulance and the Australian Army. With extensive experience in helicopter maintenance, operations and training, our staff are some of the most highly experienced and well-trained aviation professionals in the country.

Located at Bankstown Airport, The ACE Training Centre is a purpose-built facility, incorporating state-of-the-art simulation that includes a Level D AW139 Full Flight Simulator. The ACE is also the sole Leonardo Helicopters Authorised Training Centre for Oceania.

For more information about our client operations and training facility please refer to and .

Job Description

We have a unique opportunity to join Toll Group in our Helicopters business as a Simulator Manager. Reporting to The ACE-Training Centre General Manager, the Simulator Manager will be responsible for managing all technical oversight of the AW139 Full Flight Simulator and other aviation simulation training devices at The ACE-TC to ensure continued compliance with regulatory technical standards and equipment manufacturer maintenance requirements.

This position also liaises with, and manages, the sub-contracted technical support service provider to ensure ongoing availability and fidelity of the Full Flight Simulator and other training devices.

For a suitable candidate who lacks specific Simulator experience, training in the role can be provided.

Job Description

• AW139 Full Flight Simulator usage reporting including customer usage.
• Customer and Sub-Contractor liaison.
• Develop and review procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of ACE-TC simulation training devices
• Investigate training device defects, and gather and submit authoritative data and findings to contracted support organisations to support defect closure activities
• Develop and present options for enhancing training devices at The ACE-TC
• With the assistance of Full Flight Simulator sub-contractor, direct and report results of operator validation activities applied to the Full Flight Simulator.
• When necessary, conduct Full Flight Simulator start-up activities in preparation for training, and device shutdown procedures post training
• Provide advice to the management team in relation to acquisition, delivery, certification, verification and validation of modifications to the Full Flight Simulator and other training devices
• Direct the ongoing Full Flight Simulator standardisation and routine compliance fly out profiles
• ACE Training Centre building / facilities management.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in the aviation industry, specifically with Full Flight simulator experience would be an advantage
• Avionics qualification, with experience as a Simulator Technician or equivalent technical and governance experience in a related filed is essential
• Strong judgment to identify and interpret issues and risks, and ability to escalate effectively and appropriately
• Previous experience working within a regulated environment would be an advantage
• A working knowledge of quality management systems, auditing processes and Risk Management techniques
• Ability to interact with a diverse team at all levels of the organisation’s hierarchy
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a close team environment
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence

Additional Information

Be Connected

• With a bold vision and innovative drive, join our 20,000 colleagues as we lead industry change and transform how customers best meet their global supply chain needs in a meaningful and sustainable way. There are countless opportunities to learn and make a real impact in shaping our industry’s future. Grow with diverse challenges amongst a friendly and inclusive global culture. Take pride in building relationships that matter, because being connected is at the centre of what makes Toll great – it’s what makes our possibilities endless.
• Toll embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including the First Nations Peoples and those of all ages, genders and abilities.
• To find out more about us visit www.tollgroup.com/careers
• To be considered, you must be entitled to work in the specified country and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical assessment.