ATS FLIGHT SIM TECH 3 FT ILN

Air Transport Services Group; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Transport Services Group in Wilmington, OH is seeking a Simulator Technician III to maintain and repair sophisticated flight simulators, ensuring FAA compliance and training readiness.

In this senior role, you will lead maintenance activities, troubleshoot complex electronics, diagnose and repair issues, participate in design changes, and mentor junior technicians as a technical resource to the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of flight simulator maintenance experience.
• Strong electronics background with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance on flight simulators and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic and simulator system issues using diagnostic and test equipment.
• Diagnose problems, determine corrective actions, and complete repairs to return simulators to service.
• Participate in simulator design changes, modifications, and upgrades to maintain and improve device performance and compliance.
• Support FAA simulator certification and recertification activities.
• Serve as a technical resource and provide on-the-job training and guidance to assigned technicians.
• Perform lead-level functions and coordinate maintenance activities as needed.
• Support simulator logistics, including equipment, parts, tools, and other resources necessary to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Flight sim maintenance

Electronics troubleshooting

Test equipment

Computer operation

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced simulator technician who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working with advanced aviation technology? Join our team as a Simulator Technician III and play a critical role in keeping flight simulators safe, reliable, accurate, and ready for training.

In this senior-level role, you'll use your strong electronics and troubleshooting skills to maintain sophisticated flight simulation systems, diagnose and repair equipment, support simulator certification, and help ensure our devices remain compliant with FAA requirements. You'll also serve as a technical resource for other technicians and have the opportunity to take a lead role in maintenance activities and projects.

What You'll Do

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance on flight simulators and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic and simulator system issues using a variety of diagnostic and test equipment.
• Diagnose problems, determine appropriate corrective actions, and complete repairs to return simulators to service.
• Participate in simulator design changes, modifications, and upgrades to maintain and improve device performance and compliance.
• Support FAA simulator certification and recertification activities.
• Serve as a technical resource and provide on-the-job training and guidance to assigned technicians.
• Perform lead-level functions and help coordinate maintenance activities as needed.
• Support simulator logistics, including equipment, parts, tools, and other resources necessary to keep operations running smoothly.
• Work closely with other team members to identify issues, resolve problems, and minimize simulator downtime.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

What You Bring

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of flight simulator maintenance experience, including formal military or vocational simulator training.
• Strong electronics background with hands-on troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate test equipment used for system troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to operate computers and related peripherals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with tools and equipment in confined or small spaces.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.

Preferred:

• 8+ years of flight simulator maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining B767 and/or B757 flight simulators.
• Experience supporting simulator certification, recertification, modifications, or upgrades.
• Previous experience providing technical guidance or training to other technicians.

Why This Role Matters

Flight simulators are a critical part of pilot training, and the work you do directly supports safe, reliable, and effective flight operations. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a role where your troubleshooting skills, aviation knowledge, and experience make a visible impact every day.

If you're ready to take your simulator maintenance career to the next level and become a key technical resource on a team supporting advanced flight training technology, we'd like to hear from you.