Simulator Maintenance Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a Flight Simulator Technician I to monitor, troubleshoot, and repair simulator systems. Responsibilities include maintenance, customer interaction, and training activities to keep devices ready for service and to return them to service after issues.

The role requires 2-year technical degree or 1–2 years of simulator experience, plus knowledge of electronics, avionics, and test equipment. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule in a 24x7 environment.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical degree or 1–2 years simulator related experience.
• 2–3 years related experience in Electronics, Avionics, Computer Technology or related fields.
• Proficiency in the use of various types of test equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience in basic troubleshooting to system level.
• Familiarity with avionics and navigational concepts and their correspondence with the flight simulators.
• Familiarity with electrical concepts such as analog and digital theory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficient in soldering and circuit repairs
• Ability to perform computer and network maintenance.
• Capable of working with different computer operating system types.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform complex, but standard technical tasks including preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Interact with customers in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical support during simulator sessions.
• Utilize our quality management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Perform pre‑flight and post‑flight tasks on the simulators as well as power‑up and power‑down procedures as required.
• Perform visual alignments and adjustments.
• Run QTG tests and evaluate the results.
• Perform routine computer maintenance, hardware fault diagnosis and repair.
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Conduct logistics duties, such as, maintaining inventory, assisting in repair, and testing of equipment.
• Trained Sim Techs will provide training and guidance to other technicians and apprentices.
• Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned when certain circumstances permit.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

Avionics concepts

Electrical theory

MS Office

Soldering

Computer networking

OS familiarity

Test equipment

Hand tools

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dallas 1 - Fort Worth, TX 76155

A Flight Simulator Technician I is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of simulator‑specific computer, visual and peripheral systems. A Sim Tech I must have the ability to resolve problems, using a broad knowledge base and maintenance manuals, so all Flight Training Devices either can remain ready for service or return to service. All qualified applicants will be trained on the location’s specific devices.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Learn and perform complex, but standard technical tasks including preventative and corrective maintenance. This can include cleaning, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, validating, or replacing majority of the flight training devices electrical and sub system components with little to no assistance.
• Interact with customers in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical support during simulator sessions.
• Utilize our quality management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Perform pre‑flight and post‑flight tasks on the simulators as well as power‑up and power‑down procedures as required.
• Perform visual alignments and adjustments.
• Run QTG tests and evaluate the results.
• Perform routine computer maintenance, hardware fault diagnosis and repair.
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Conduct logistics duties, such as, maintaining inventory, assisting in repair, and testing of equipment.
• Trained Sim Techs will provide training and guidance to other technicians and apprentices.
• Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned when certain circumstances permit.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• 2 year technical degree or 1 to 2 years of simulator related experience.
• 2 to 3 years of related experience in Electronics, Avionics, Computer Technology or related fields.
• Proficiency in the use of various types of test equipment and hand/special tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience in basic troubleshooting to system level.
• Experienced in using schematics and electronic diagnostic utilities.
• Familiarity with avionics and navigational concepts and their correspondence with the flight simulators.
• Familiarity with electrical concepts such as analog and digital theory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficient in soldering and circuit repairs
• Ability to perform computer and network maintenance.
• Capable of working with different computer operating system types.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work any shift in a 24x7 operation