Senior Flight Simulator Technician

Airborne Training Services; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airborne Training Services is seeking a Senior Simulator Technician III to maintain and troubleshoot flight simulators and related systems in a FAA-compliant environment. The role emphasizes lead-level responsibilities, preventive and unscheduled maintenance, and acting as a technical resource for other technicians on complex avionics and simulator systems.

Applicants bring 6+ years of flight simulator maintenance experience, strong electronics skills, and the ability to guide maintenance

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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 performance and compliance.
• Support FAA simulator certification and recertification activities.
• Serve as a technical resource and provide on-the-job training to assigned technicians.
• Perform lead-level functions and help coordinate maintenance activities as needed.
• Support simulator logistics, including equipment, parts, tools, and other resources to keep operations running.
• Work with team members to identify issues, resolve problems, and minimize downtime.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Flight simulator maintenance

Test equipment operation

Computer operation

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership in maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic test equipment

Job description

Airborne Training Services is seeking a Senior Simulator Technician III to maintain and troubleshoot flight simulators and related systems in a FAA-compliant environment. The role emphasizes lead-level responsibilities, preventive and unscheduled maintenance, and acting as a technical resource for other technicians on complex avionics and simulator systems.

Applicants bring 6+ years of flight simulator maintenance experience, strong electronics skills, and the ability to guide maintenance