We’re Hiring: Synthetic Training Operator – Ex‑Royal Navy (AWT / Above Water Warfare)
Location: HMS Collingwood
Working Pattern: 07:30–16:30 (typically finishing around 15:30 up to 3 days/week)
Ideal Background: AWT Tactical, Above Water Warfare, Ops Room experience, RN Command Systems (DNA2 / CMS)
Are you ex‑Royal Navy with Above Water Warfare experience? Looking to bring your Ops Room expertise into a high‑impact, land‑based training role? This is for you.
We’re looking for former Royal Navy professionals with AWT (Above Water Warfare Tactical) or Above Water Warfare experience—particularly those who have worked directly in the Operations Room—to join us as a Synthetic Training Operator within the state‑of‑the‑art Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) at HMS Collingwood.
This is your opportunity to step into a rewarding role that keeps you close to frontline capability—without going to sea.
The Role
As a Synthetic Training Operator (STO), you’ll play a key part in supporting Team Fisher’s delivery of world‑class maritime warfare training to the Royal Navy.
You will:
- Deliver realistic, high‑fidelity simulated warfare scenarios within
- Warfare Team Trainers (WTTs), Classroom‑Based Simulation Trainers (CBSTs) and Electronic Classroom Trainers (ECTs)
- Work within the Common Synthetic Environment Control (CSEC) room to bring training scenarios to life
- Provide cues, prompts and stimuli that help instructors drive meaningful student reactions to simulated warfare events
- Help create immersive scenarios reflecting real RN drills, procedures and Ops Room communications
- Prepare and configure simulators
- Support data collection, system checks and training admin
- Assist instructors at MWS (Collingwood) and FOST (Devonport) to deliver effective, realistic training
- Observe and report on system performance to support ongoing training system improvement
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from ex‑Royal Navy personnel with:
- General working knowledge of RN surface ship sensors and weapon systems
- Experience with at least one RN Command System (preferably DNA2 or CMS)
- Solid understanding of RN Operations Room Action Information Organisation (AIO)
- Confidence supporting instructors and students using simulation training systems
- A flexible, proactive approach and strong teamwork skills
If you’ve served in an Above Water Warfare, OOW support, Ops Room, Command Systems or Combat Systems role—this is an excellent match.
Why Join?
Meaningful work supporting operational capability
Stay connected to the RN environment—onshore
Competitive benefits and stable working hours
Early finishes up to 3 days per week
Career development within a major defence training programme
Ready to bring your RN experience into a highly valued training role?
Apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat.
Let’s help shape the next generation of Royal Navy warfighters.