Flight Simulator Technician

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Delta Air Lines seeks a Flight Simulator Technician to perform maintenance on Full Flight Simulators, cockpit trainers and related support devices to meet FAA requirements and training needs.

The role involves troubleshooting electronics, reading schematics, maintaining display and control systems, and ensuring safety and reliability of simulator equipment.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets electronic/electrical drawings and schematics.
• Operates electronic test equipment to diagnose and fix faults.
• Troubleshoots circuits, computers, networks, visual systems, hydraulics and flight instrumentation.
• Formal electronic training or equivalent military training is required.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics and cockpit instrumentation related to flight.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and work on platforms or ladders.
• Must furnish personal tools as prescribed by Delta.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronics, computers, networks and mechanical systems on simulators.
• Install, replace, clean, repair and service visual generation and display systems and related hardware.
• Operate and maintain PC and various host computers and networks.
• Perform periodic maintenance and diagnostics and FAA-related checks.
• Archive software and maintain simulator configurations.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft systems and safe operating practices.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Electronic test equipment

Reading schematics

C/C++ programming

Aerodynamics knowledge

Education

Formal electronic training

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AIX

UNIX

LINUX

Windows

FORTRAN

C/C++

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

The Flight Simulator Technician is responsible for performing maintenance functions on Full Flight Simulators, Flight Training Devices, Cockpit Procedure Trainers, and associated support devices to assure high levels of reliability and fidelity and meet pilot training, maintenance training, and FAA regulatory requirements.

Summary Of Responsibilities (not Comprehensive Of All Tasks)

• Corrects identified discrepancies by troubleshooting electronics, computers, computer networks, hydraulics, visual, pneumatics, and mechanical systems to component level.
• Installs, replaces, cleans, repairs, and services various equipment including visual generation/display systems, computers, computer networks, motion systems, electronic circuit boards, and circuits to component level.
• Operates, programs, and maintains PC, Motorola, IBM, and various other host and satellite computers and networks.
• Performs periodic maintenance and diagnostics on computer and peripheral equipment.
• Operates and maintains electronic test equipment.
• Accomplishes pre-flight, morning readiness, and FAA certification checks.
• Accomplishes software archiving functions.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of Aircraft systems and their operation.
• Practices safety conscious behaviors in all processes and procedures.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Requires the ability to read and interpret electronic/electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams and be able to troubleshoot circuits to component level.
• Requires experience in operation of electronic test equipment in order to identify and correct malfunctioning systems.
• Requires the ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic circuits, computers, computer networks, visual generation/display systems, hydraulic systems, input/output systems, pneumatics, mechanical, and flight instrumentation.
• Formal technical electronic training or equivalent military training and previous simulator maintenance experience is required.
• Requires a working knowledge of aerodynamics and of commercial cockpit instrumentation and their relationship to the principles of flight.
• Requires the physical ability to climb and work from platforms and ladders and lift 50 lbs.
• Required to furnish personal tools as prescribed by Delta.
• Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

General knowledge of AIX, UNIX, LINUX, and Windows operating systems and of FORTRAN and C/C++ programing languages is preferred.

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare