Simulator Technician (Entry Level)

Vista Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation aligned with office employees

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Vista America in Columbus, OH, is seeking an entry-level electronics technician to support simulators and flight training devices. You’ll work hands-on on electrical, sub-system and hydraulic components alongside experienced colleagues.

This role is ideal if you’ve come from a military or civilian electronics background and want to build a career in aviation technology. You’ll learn on day one with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in electronics, or completion of a civilian or military electronics technical school (preferred).
• Up to 3 years’ experience in electronics or a related technical field—military experience counts.
• Confidence reading system prints and schematics, with a solid grasp of analog and digital theory.
• Soldering and circuit board repair skills.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and logic analyzers (a plus).
• Good PC skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair simulators and FTDs, including electrical, sub‑system and hydraulic components
• Carry out configuration changes and modifications, then test and confirm everything is working as it should
• Monitor simulator performance to keep it in line with regulatory requirements
• Support Qualification Test Guide (QTG) tasks and follow our Quality Operating Procedures
• Recommend the parts and materials needed to keep devices in top condition
• Spot and report safety hazards as part of our Safety Management System

Skills

Reading schematics

Soldering

Circuit board repair

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Military electronics training (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Logic analyzers

Job description

Vista America, is setting a new standard for private flying across the United States. Behind every flight is a team of experts keeping our pilots trained, our aircraft ready and our clients flying with confidence. Join us and help keep that standard high.

Our pilots train on full-flight simulators and flight training devices (FTDs), and require technicians who can keep them accurate, reliable and compliant.

This is an entry-level role, ideal if you’ve come from a military or civilian electronics background and want to build a career in aviation technology. You’ll get hands‑on with complex hardware from day one, with experienced colleagues behind you while you learn.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair simulators and FTDs, including electrical, sub‑system and hydraulic components
• Carry out configuration changes and modifications, then test and confirm everything is working as it should
• Monitor simulator performance to keep it in line with regulatory requirements
• Support Qualification Test Guide (QTG) tasks and follow our Quality Operating Procedures
• Recommend the parts and materials needed to keep devices in top condition
• Spot and report safety hazards as part of our Safety Management System

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• An associate degree in electronics, or completion of a civilian or military electronics technical school (preferred)
• Up to 3 years’ experience in electronics or a related technical field — military experience counts
• Confidence reading system prints and schematics, with a solid grasp of analog and digital theory
• Soldering and circuit board repair skills
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and logic analyzers (a plus)
• Good PC skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing schedules

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation aligned with office employees
• Ongoing training and professional development

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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.