Simulator Technician

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista—the world's leading global business aviation company—has established a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.

About the role

The Simulator Technician maintains and/or repairs flight training devices (FTDs) in accordance with Regulatory Authority requirements and company standards. May also make mechanical modifications, updates, and repairs to enhance the performance of the FTDs.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard Simulator support activities.
• Perform configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper post-change operation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair, or replace most Simulator and FTD electrical and subsystem components and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
• Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with governing regulations for the proper operation of all FTDs, the facility, and the safe employment of personnel.
• Accomplish basic tasks associated with the Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Simulator Support, Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs), and related documentation.
• Make recommendations concerning needed parts, acquisitions, or other material used for FTD repair and support.
• Report any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and/or building as per company Safety Management System (SMS) directive.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Learning Center daily department operations and applicable procedures.

Skills

• Accountability: Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
• Communication: Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening carefully to ensure information is understood.
• Approachability: Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Teamwork: Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented: Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
• Safety Awareness: Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; upholds safety standards.
• Self-Motivated: Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude: Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience—can include civilian or military electronics, or related technical experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Knowledge in analog and digital theory.
• Computer literate (PC and/or computer mainframe/architecture).
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Vacation aligned with office employees.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.