Job Description

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 Maintenance Technician II is responsible for accomplishing the day-to-day maintenance of aircrew training devices, which include the Weapon System Trainer (WST), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), Part-Task Trainers (PTT), and Learning Center. Duties include analyzing malfunctions and performing repair, calibration, inspection, overhaul, modification, re-programming, maintenance support and operation of simulators, trainers, computers, and digital image visual systems. Work may be reviewed by higher level Technicians III to ensure compliance with accepted practices and/or standard operating procedure. Work being performed for the first time and any task for which the employee is not documented as being proficient will be reviewed by higher level Technicians.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform all inspections of trainers.
• Repair KC-46 ATS Aircrew Training Devices (ATD) and related equipment.
• Operate ATDs at all aircrew/instructor positions to evaluate operation of all systems.
• Analyze/repair discrepancies noted during preflight or reported by instructors/aircrew.
• Visually inspect complete simulator device (computer and peripheral) for loose connections, leaks, and defective components.
• Accomplish preventive maintenance functions on a continuous basis and replace defective components, as required.
• Perform overhaul of components, as necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to achieve maximum utilization of trainers.
• Trouble-shoot malfunctions and isolate defective systems.
• Repair, replace, calibrate, adjust, and modify trainer/computer components.
• Bench-check unserviceable units and determine need for adjustment or disassembly and repair.
• Disassemble trainer assemblies, detect faulty parts, and replace faulty parts with new or locally manufactured parts, and then reinstall required equipment.
• Install redesigned or additional components, reroute existing wires or add new wiring circuits, make program changes, and load program into the computers.
• Perform final calibration and functional tests.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Education

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred to have completed a civilian or military Electronics Principles course.
• An Associate’s Degree in an electronics field or completion of VoTech Simulator Maintenance Programs is highly desirable; or BSEE or BSME degree is highly desired.

Minimum Experience

• Must have completed TRAINING as fully qualified SIM TECH I; OR Three to five years’ experience as a Flight Simulator Technician or equivalent is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex non-routine problems.
• Experience should include component level test and repair of microprocessor-controlled equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision and in conjunction with other personnel.
• Display ability to exercise good judgment and to assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of work.
• Display ability to repair, overhaul, rebuild, align, and adjust complete multi-systems.
• Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of all major units of the complete multi-system to achieve operating specifications.
• Successfully determine proper sequence of operations and start point for sequential operations, in order, to pinpoint areas of malfunction.
• Possess and maintain extensive practical knowledge of the theories and practices of electronic circuits, computer theory, hydraulic or pneumatic control and power systems, and many other areas covering a wide range of system applications.
• Possess a basic knowledge of mathematics, including trigonometry, to calculate power relationships, signal phasing, etc.
• Display ability to interpret drawings for multi-system complexes.
• Identify and isolate malfunctions of complete multiple integrated systems and determine the methods of repair.
• Currently possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, a SECRET clearance.
• CompTIA A+ Certification preferred or ability to gain the certification within 1 year of employee hire date.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

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.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

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