Flight Simulator Technician / FMS / F-35 / Tyndall AFB

About the role

The Training System Simulator Technician supports the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices. This role involves installing components and assemblies, performing preventive maintenance, updating maintenance data, assisting with modifications, and isolating and reporting malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Install components and assemblies into various devices and facilities.
• Conduct and document preventive maintenance checks for devices and subsystems.
• Update and maintain maintenance data collection records.
• Assist with the installation and checkout of equipment modifications.
• Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications.
• Solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals, or simulator documents.
• Support the installation and testing of F-35 software packages.
• Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels.
• Document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings.
• Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.

Requirements

• A Final Transferable Secret security clearance with a last Periodic Reinvestigation within the last six years.
• Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings, and manuals.
• Current or previous experience with Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT).
• Two years' experience with aviation simulation systems.
• Proven hardware and software support experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.
• Ability to brief/teach technical information to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members.
• A current Security + certificate or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
• System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery methods, cloning, and backup solutions.
• Experience with Hyper-V, deploying VHDs, and virtual computing.
• Experience with Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and file shares.
• Aptitude and ability to mentor and grow other team members.
• In-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers, and field service technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Willingness to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Security+ certificate or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.

Skills

• Technical knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Interpretation of design drawings, manuals, or simulator documents.
• Installation and testing of F-35 software packages.
• Isolation and reporting of malfunctions and discrepancies.
• Documentation and maintenance of cabling schemes and drawings.
• Establishment and performance of maintenance programs.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $76,700.00 - $142,500.00
• Total Rewards Program including medical, dental, vision, flexible work arrangements, 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, EAP, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $76,700.00 - $142,500.00