Junior Flight Simulator Technician

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company contributions up t

Paid time off

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is seeking an entry-level Junior Flight Simulator Technician to perform maintenance on Full Flight Simulators, Cockpit Trainers, and related systems to support pilot and FAA training requirements.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, using electronic test equipment, and troubleshooting diverse hardware and software training devices. You must be 18+, have a high school diploma, and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electronic/electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams.
• Experience operating electronic test equipment to identify malfunctions.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits, computers, computer networks, visual generation/display systems, hydraulic systems, input/output systems, pneumatics, mechanical, and flight instrumentation.
• General knowledge of aerodynamics and commercial cockpit instrumentation and their relation to flight principles.
• Physical ability to climb and work from platforms and ladders and lift 50 lbs.
• Must furnish personal tools as prescribed by Delta.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age and authorization to work in the United States.
• Prioritize safety and data security.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots discrepancies on electronics, computers, networks, hydraulics, visuals, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Installs, replaces, cleans, repairs, and services equipment including visual display systems, computers, networks, motion systems, and circuits.
• Maintains PCs and various host computers and networks.
• Performs periodic maintenance and diagnostics on computer equipment.
• Operates and maintains electronic test equipment.
• Performs software archiving functions.
• Possesses knowledge of aircraft systems and their operation.
• Adheres to safety practices in all processes.

Job description

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

The Junior Flight Simulator Technician performs entry level maintenance functions on Full Flight Simulators, Flight Training Devices, Cockpit Procedure Trainers, and associated support devices to support meeting pilot training, maintenance training, and FAA regulatory requirements.

Summary Of Responsibilities (not Comprehensive Of All Tasks)

• Troubleshoots identified discrepancies on electronics, computers, computer networks, hydraulics, visual, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Installs, replaces, cleans, repairs, and services various equipment including visual generation/display systems, computers, computer networks, motion systems, electronic circuit boards, and circuits.
• 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 software archiving functions.
• Possesses a general 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.
• Requires experience in operation of electronic test equipment in order to identify malfunctioning systems.
• Requires the ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits, computers, computer networks, visual generation/display systems, hydraulic systems, input/output systems, pneumatics, mechanical, and flight instrumentation.
• Requires a general 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.
• 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)

• Formal relative technical electronic training or equivalent military training and/or related experience 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