Simulator Technician III
Core
Maintain full flight simulators and training equipment to 98% availability, ensuring FAA compliance and safety while providing technical guidance to less proficient technicians.
Role type
Senior Simulator Technician (Maintenance & Compliance)
Builds
Flight training simulators, multi-media classrooms, and training devices for military and civil aviation customers.
Domain
Defense & Security / Civil Aviation / Simulation Technology
Required skills
Full flight simulator maintenance, FAA regulatory coordination, Quality Management System (SQMS) oversight, Safety Management System (SQMS) oversight, corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting complex system problems, interpreting mechanical/hydraulic/electrical schematics, software/hardware upgrade compliance, logistics database management, technical writing.
Preferred skills
Technical presentation skills, complex document analysis, mathematical calculations, binary/octal/decimal/hexadecimal systems understanding, performance chart interpretation, problem definition and data collection.
Technologies
Flight simulators, multi-media classrooms, logistics management database systems, Microsoft Office, various operating systems.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with FAA/regulatory authorities for simulator compliance and manage waivers. Oversee Quality Management System and Safety Management System. Perform corrective and preventive maintenance to maintain 98% simulator availability. Diagnose malfunctions and perform operability/readiness tests. Provide technical guidance to less proficient technicians. Support instructors and crews in device operation. Assist in execution of FAA certification tests. Maintain required documentation and track repair status.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities.