Simulator Technician III-EN

About the role

Applies comprehensive knowledge and experience to solve complex or system problems, typically solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. Maintains all training equipment in the Training Center to the highest level. Supervisor may review work for general compliance with accepted practices. May provide technical guidance and instruction to less proficient technicians. As regulatory coordinator, provides direct coordination with the FAA to ensure the simulator meets federal requirements. Oversees simulator Quality Management System, software compliance, and safety management system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with regulatory authority to ensure simulator compliance.
• Manage waiver requests and communication with federal authority.
• Oversee Quality Management System to meet FAA requirements.
• Oversee Simulator Safety Management System (SQMS) in conjunction with regional safety management systems.
• Ensure all software/hardware upgrades meet local, regional, and federal compliance.
• Perform corrective maintenance to maintain a minimum simulator availability of 98%.
• Perform corrective maintenance to keep multi-media classrooms in full working order.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per appropriate procedures for each training device.
• Provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and developing processes to improve reliability and maintainability of training devices.
• Perform operational daily tests (preflight) as required on flight training devices.
• Support instructors and crews in operation of training devices and multi-media classrooms.
• Assist in execution of FAA or equivalent certification tests.
• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting maintenance manuals or similar documents.
• Monitor work of and provide technical guidance to less proficient technicians.
• Interpret and work with computer systems utilizing various operating systems.
• Maintain required documentation of maintenance activities.
• Monitor and track repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities using the logistics management database system.
• Diagnose malfunctions of computers and associated equipment; perform operability/readiness tests and repair.
• Perform systems interface/fault isolation.
• Apply fundamental troubleshooting procedures for interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers.
• Interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical schematics, and system drawings; generate simplified versions as needed.
• Provide networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Implement basic modifications to existing simulators.
• Perform facility/housekeeping in areas not covered by janitorial services contract to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Qualifications

• Technical College Degree with 4 years of related experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of full flight simulators, or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electro-mechanical, computer, aviation, or simulation technology.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on related work experience in maintenance and operation of full flight simulators.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in aircraft flight trainer maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex word and technical documents/diagrams; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints; generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.
• Mathematical Skills: Calculate figures, amounts, prices, commissions, percentages; draw and interpret graphs; fully understand Binary, Octal, Decimal, and Hexadecimal numbering systems; interpret performance charts related to aircraft/simulator data.
• Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions; interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication; read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance.
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and safe.
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives, and make decisions.
• Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun.

Security

• Must comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form.
• Shall not divulge information or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information accessed and stored electronically on company-provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility. Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required. The employee is on call 24x7 for resolution of problems and issues.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work any days of the week, any shifts