SIMULATOR TECHNICIAN III

Drgok; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Drgok is seeking a Simulator Technician to support maintenance and repair of training simulators and associated networks. You will follow detailed procedures, locate faults in avionics and circuits, and document maintenance actions.

The role requires ability to work with limited supervision, perform basic modifications, and obtain required DoD-8570.01 related certifications as needed. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Electronics Principles course or similar training.
• Associate degree in electronics or Simulator Maintenance training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Localizes and replaces defective parts in electronic circuits.
• Monitors repair status and documents maintenance activities.
• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Implements basic modifications to existing simulators.

Skills

Aviation avionics

Electrical theory

Digital & analog computers

Troubleshooting circuits

Test equipment usage

Customer interface

Security clearance

Education

High School diploma

Electronics Principles training

Associate degree in electronics

Job description

Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Applies working technical/non-technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks in support of work on various devices, while following detailed instructions which encompass all procedures.
• Receives technical guidance as required from supervisor and higher-level technicians.
• New or advanced assignments will be given detailed review and be spot checked. Tasks previously accomplished and documented as proficient do not require review or spot check, though they may be at the Maintenance Manager or Shift Lead's discretion.
• Localizes and replaces defective parts in electronic circuits.
• Requires use of block, wiring and schematic diagrams to trace basic circuits.
• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities.
• Monitors and tracks the repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities utilizing the logistics management database system.
• Documents maintenance activities to include but not limited to, work order generation and updates, repair action documentation, issuing, returning, and adjusting inventory, ensuring inventory records are up to date and accurate, and other material control duties as assigned.
• Conducts voice communications on phone, inter-phone, and radio circuits.
• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Learns device requirements, system design standards, tools, and procedures.
• Implements basic modifications to existing simulators.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the lead technician with collateral duties such as supply, inventory control, and administrative procedures.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of discrepancy reports.
• Provides support to Quality Assurance function in support of the Company quality assurance plan.
• Simulator Technicians designated as Mission Planning Administrators will obtain certifications required under DoD 8570.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and perform information assurance duties.
• Travels, as required.
• Performs supply/material support tasks as an additional duty.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Supervisory Duties:

N/A

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the necessary qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Familiar with aviation I avionics systems is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical theory.
• Working knowledge of operating principles of digital and analog computers.
• Working knowledge of component level testing and repair of circuit boards, instruments, and other ATS field replaceable units.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex and non-routine problems.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to interface with the customer and staff effectively.
• Ability to use a variety of common and specialized test equipment and tools.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Education and Formal Training:

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a civilian or military Electronics Principles course. An associate degree in an electronics field or completion of Simulator Maintenance Programs is highly desirable.

Experience:

Experience as a flight simulator technician depending upon Technician Skill Level.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used:

• Training system equipment
• Large variety of common and specialized test equipment and tools
• Personal computers

Working Environment/Physical Situation:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.