Simulator Technician

FlightSafety International; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation training is seeking a Simulator Technician to maintain and repair flight training devices. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in electronics and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity to work with advanced technology in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and contributing to the safety of aviation training.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in electronics or related technical experience.
• Familiarity with governing regulations for flight training devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair flight training devices in accordance with regulations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic system components.
• Monitor simulator performance to ensure compliance.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Self-Motivated

Technical Aptitude

Education

Associates degree in electronics

Job description

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About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

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.

Tasks And 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
  
  

Minimum Education

• Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred.
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience, including civilian/military electronics, or related technical experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand: walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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