Simulator Engineer Apprentice - required to assist in all aspects of Simulator Engineering Maintenance work on site at RAF Valley. We operate two sites at Valley, on the Basic Flying Training site (BFT) we support the RAF training pilots on the T1 Texan aircraft. We have a full dome simulator and two smaller cockpit simulators. On the Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) we maintain two full mission simulators (domes) and six cockpit simulators in addition to a virtual reality simulator suite. As a flight simulator engineering apprentice you will work alongside our team of experienced simulator engineers carrying out a wide range of tasks. These tasks can involve mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer and networking engineering and aircraft systems knowledge. Day to day tasks include; Projector replacement Visual system setups Fault diagnosis of simulator systems Component replacement Motion control loading system setup Readying the simulators for use by the RAF Configuration updates Network fault finding and rectification Some design and implementation of improvements to the simulator 3D printing and bench fitting/fabrication We operate under a two shift system working a 9 day fortnight. The early shift runs from 0630 until 1400hrs and the late shift runs from 1400hrs to 2230. You will attend college one day per week and we will also arrange for you to attend additional courses during your time with us (working at height, IPAF, First Aid etc). There may be opportunities for apprentices to travel both in the UK and overseas. What's Included In Apprenticeship Programme: Induction Support - You will receive support throughout your Apprenticeship from your Manager, Teams, fellow apprentices, and cross business areas. Training on the Job - We will offer you the opportunity to train on the job. You will be given a job with real responsibilities and the experience and skills you take away from your apprenticeship will directly help you with your future careers. Training Providers - You will receive external Training from a provider that has been carefully selected. From this you will also end up with an external professional qualification. Cross Line of Business - This is where we give you the opportunity to get a flavour of our Lockheed Martin sites and learn about the ins and outs of each Business Area. It is also a chance for you to continue to grow your connections you made at the Welcome Event. Cross Line of Business events are also available to all areas of Early Careers so this gives you the chance to interact with Placement Students and Graduates. At Lockheed Martin UK, our Early Careers roles provide a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and innovation while advancing your own career. As a proud Gold Member of The 5% Club, an exclusive group of UK employers dedicated to investing in apprentices and graduates and named in The JobCrowd’s top companies for graduates and apprentices in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management, we’re renowned for our commitment to developing emerging talent. Whether your passion lies in engineering, cyber security, project management, or business operations, you’ll be working on groundbreaking projects that have a real-world impact. Supported by mentorship from industry experts, continuous development programmes, and a clear path for growth, you’ll be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, helping to create a safer, more connected world. Discover more at Lockheed Martin UK Early Careers Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value. We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment.lmukglobal.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000. In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths A relevant Level 2 qualification at Merit Relevant industry experience Driving licence would be an advantage As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course Business Environment Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors. What we offer you At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below: Private Medical Insurance Competitive Pension Dental Critical Illness Life Assurance Travel Insurance Employee discounts for top high street shops Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes Reimbursement for a professional membership Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave