Simulator Technician

Vista Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista, seeks a detail‑oriented Simulator Technician to maintain and repair flight training devices (FTDs) in line with regulations and company standards. You will perform configuration changes, troubleshoot components, and monitor performance to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires an electronics background, 1‑3 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics or equivalent training required.
• 1-3 years of relevant electronics or related technical experience.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency with common test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal generator, logic analyzer).
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard Simulator support activities.
• Make configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs and verify post-change operation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace electrical and hydraulic components with limited guidance.
• Monitor Simulator performance to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Understand governing regulations for safe operation of FTDs and facilities.
• Assist with QT Guide tasks as needed.
• Follow Quality Operating Procedures and related documentation.
• Recommend parts and materials for repair and support.
• Report safety hazards per SMS directive.
• Support Learning Center operations.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Approachability

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Self-Motivated

Technical Aptitude

Education

Associates degree in electronics

Electronics technical school training

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Signal Generator

Logic Analyzer

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Simulator Technician maintains and /or repairs flight training devices (FTDs) in accordance with Regulatory Authority requirements and company standards. May also make mechanical modifications, updates and repairs to enhance the performance of the FTDs.

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista - the world's leading global business aviation company - has established a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• The Simulator Technician successfully completes diverse tasks of the job; applies and enhances knowledge and skill in both usual and unusual issues; may need some guidance in addressing unusual situations.
• Perform standard Simulator support activities
• Perform configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper post- change operation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace most of the Simulator and FTD electrical and sub system components and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
• Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations
• Demonstrate familiarity with governing regulations for the proper operation of all FTDs, the facility, and the safe employment of personnel.
• Able to accomplish basic tasks associated with the Qualification Test Guide (QTG)
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Simulator Support, Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs), and related documentation.
• Make recommendations concerning needed parts, acquisitions, or other material used for FTD repair and support.
• Report any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and/or building as per company Safety Management System (SMS) directive.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Learning Center daily department operations and applicable procedures

Knowledge & Skills

• Accountability:Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
• Communication:Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening carefully to ensure information is understood.
• Approachability:Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Teamwork:Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
• Analytical Thinking:Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented:Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Initiative:Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
• Safety Awareness:Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; upholds safety standards.
• Self-Motivated:Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude:Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience – can include civilian or military electronics, or related technical experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Knowledge in analog and digital theory.
• Computer literate (PC and/or computermainframe/architecture).
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Vacation aligned with office employees
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.