Simulator Technician III
Core
Performing complex maintenance, diagnostics, and software modifications on flight simulators to ensure operational readiness and FAA compliance.
Role type
Senior Simulator Technician (Maintenance & Engineering Support)
Builds
Operational flight simulators for pilot training and certification
Domain
Aviation simulation and training systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Preventive maintenance, complex system diagnostics, software diagnostics, troubleshooting, hardware modification, FAA ATG/QTG testing, technical training delivery, logistics management
Preferred skills
Team coordination, cross-functional collaboration with engineering, mentoring technicians, advanced FAA testing processes
Technologies
Maintenance management systems, Microsoft Office, test equipment, simulator software utilities
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose complex simulator system problems, run and evaluate FAA Approval and Qualification Test Guides, assist engineering with design changes and software enhancements, train and mentor other technicians, perform pre-flight and post-flight checks and visual alignments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities