Flight Simulator Maintenance Tech: Keep Training On Track

ATP Flight School; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance starting

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Enrollment

8 Paid Holidays

13 PTO days

Job summary

ATP Flight School is seeking a Simulator Maintenance Technician to service flight simulators and related IT infrastructure at our Mesa training centers. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure maximum simulator availability for training events.

Responsibilities include diagnosing hardware/software issues, calibrating avionics equipment, supporting IT systems, and assisting during FAA evaluations. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Degree or technical certification in aviation maintenance, avionics, electronics, computer science, IT, or related field (or equivalent military experience).
• Experience supporting flight simulators and related IT infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-session and post-session simulator inspections and readiness verification.
• Conduct preventive maintenance per manufacturer schedules.
• Diagnose and repair simulator hardware (visual systems, motion platforms, controls, computers, networks) and software (simulation models, instructor operating stations).
• Calibrate avionics lab equipment and integrated training aids.
• Support training center IT equipment and cybersecurity for simulation environments.
• Document maintenance actions and discrepancies per procedures.
• Assist with FAA evaluations and inspections; prepare devices for assessments.
• Report and track open maintenance discrepancies; coordinate repairs.
• Implement software patches, hardware upgrades, and modifications.
• Collaborate with instructors, scheduling, and operations to minimize downtime.
• Participate in root cause analysis for faults and safety investigations.
• Ensure safety protocols in simulator bays and avionics labs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

IT infrastructure

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or technical certification in aviation maintenance or IT

Tools

Flight simulator hardware

Flight simulator software

IT networks & avionics interfaces

Job description

ATP Flight School is seeking a Simulator Maintenance Technician to service flight simulators and related IT infrastructure at our Mesa training centers. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure maximum simulator availability for training events.

Responsibilities include diagnosing hardware/software issues, calibrating avionics equipment, supporting IT systems, and assisting during FAA evaluations. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is required.