Simulator Support Officer

Airservices Australia•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Airservices Australia as a Simulator Support Officer and play a key role in delivering realistic air traffic control simulation training while developing specialist operational skills in a unique aviation environment. Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world. We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry. Reporting to the Simulator Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality simulation training that helps develop and maintain the skills of Air Traffic Controllers across Airservices. You will work with advanced simulator systems, assist in the preparation and delivery of training exercises, analyse information, and contribute to realistic and high-fidelity simulation scenarios. You will develop specialist knowledge of air traffic control operations, aviation procedures and simulation technologies while working alongside experienced operational and training specialists. The role contributes to simulator preparation, exercise delivery, continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing success of Airservices' training programs. People enjoy working in this environment because of the opportunity to learn unique operational skills, work with advanced simulation technology and contribute directly to the training and development of Australia's Air Traffic Controllers.

Requirements

Strong computer skills and confidence learning new technologies and systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyse, assess and act on information from multiple sources.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under time pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and build effective working relationships.
A strong willingness to learn and successfully complete a structured training and endorsement program.
Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Aviation experience, qualifications or studies.
Experience in simulation, training or other operational environments.
Exposure to simulator systems or aviation technology.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of high-quality simulation training.
Assist in the preparation and delivery of training exercises.
Analyse information and contribute to realistic and high-fidelity simulation scenarios.
Develop specialist knowledge of air traffic control operations, aviation procedures and simulation technologies.
Contribute to simulator preparation, exercise delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.