A Flight Simulator Technician I is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing flight simulators. This includes electronics, avionics, computers, visual systems, and motion systems. A Sim Tech I must have the ability to resolve problems, using a broad knowledge base and maintenance manuals, so all Flight Training Devices either can remain in-service or return to service after a failure. They also must have good communication skills and interact with customers. All qualified applicants will be trained on the location’s specific devices.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Learn and perform complex, but standard technical tasks including preventative and corrective maintenance. This includes cleaning, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, validating, or replacing flight simulator components with little to no assistance.
Interact with customers in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
Provide technical support during simulator sessions.
Utilize our quality management system to record and track maintenance activities.
Perform pre-flight and post-flight tasks on the simulators as well as power-up and power-down procedures as required.
Perform visual alignments and adjustments.
Run QTG tests and evaluate the results.
Perform routine computer maintenance, hardware fault diagnosis and repair.
Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
Interpret technical drawings and schematics of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components.
Conduct logistics duties, such as maintaining inventory, assisting in repair, and testing of equipment.
Trained Sim Techs will provide training and guidance to other technicians and apprentices.
Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
Perform other duties that may be assigned when certain circumstances permit.
Required Qualifications:
2-year technical degree or 1 to 2 years of simulator related experience.
2 to 3 years of aircraft or simulator-related experience is preferable, alternative experience in Electronics, Avionics, or Computer Technology will be highly considered.
Proficiency in the use of various types of test equipment and hand/special tools, such as multimeter and oscilloscope.
Proficiency in the use of various types of test equipment and hand/special tools.
Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Experience in basic troubleshooting to system level.
Experienced in using schematics and electronic diagnostic utilities.
Familiarity with avionics and navigational concepts and their correspondence with the flight simulators.
Familiarity with electrical concepts such as analog and digital theory.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Proficient in soldering and circuit repairs
Ability to perform computer and network maintenance.
Capable of working with different computer operating system types.
Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and work any shift in a 24x7 operation.
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