Electronic Technician

FlightSafety International; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

401k match

Healthcare

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking an entry-level to early-career engineer to apply theory and hands-on knowledge in assembling, testing, and modifying aircraft training equipment.

You will read dials, assemble electronic systems, calibrate test setups, and collaborate with engineers to resolve design issues while following safety protocols. This role offers growth in a premier aviation training environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Less than 1 year experience.
• Apply theory and knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering to assemble, test, and modify machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature.
• Assemble, install, calibrate, test, and repair electronic and electrical assembly systems and prototypes using hand tools and instruments.
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance and record results.
• Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
• Review electrical engineering documents to identify revisions and amendments.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve developmental problems.
• Conduct inspections for quality control and reporting findings.

Skills

Hand tools

Saws

Computer

Measuring tools

PPE

Carpenter tools

Mechanics tools

Multimeter

Crimping tools

Drills

Rivet tools

Oscilloscope

Education

Associate’s degree (2 yr)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Drills

Scissor lift

Forklift

Measuring tools

Rivet tools

Carpenter tools

Job description

Salary Range: $58,000.00-$98,500.00

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, education, skills, and experience as well as market demands. These factors impact the salary/wage offered.

Benefits:

FlightSafety offers a competitivetotal rewards package, which includes vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award‑winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Apply theory, principles, and related knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering to assemble, test, and modify machinery and equipment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
• Assemble, install, integrate, calibrate, test, debug, and repair electronic and electrical assembly systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
• Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
• Review existing electrical engineering documents and criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
• Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings, and recommendations.
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design‑related problems.
• Meet or exceed standard job times.

Minimum Education

• Associate’s degree from college/tech school (2 yr)

Minimum Experience

• Less than 1 year

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Multimeter
• Hand tools
• Crimping tools
• Drills
• Saws
• Computer
• Measuring tools
• Scissor lift
• Forklift
• Soldering iron
• Oscilloscope
• Rivet tools
• Mechanics tools
• Carpenter tools
• PPE includes safety glasses, shoes, and respirator

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export‑controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third‑party email providers.