Simulator Mx Tech II, Lead

About Flight Safety International

Flight Safety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. Flight Safety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full‑flight simulators and award‑winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

The Simulator Maintenance Technician II is responsible for analyzing malfunctions and performing repair, calibration, inspection, overhaul, modification, re‑programming, maintenance support and operation of simulators, trainers, computers and digital image visual systems.

• Perform all inspections of trainers.
• Repair KC‑46 ATS Aircrew Training Devices (ATD) and related equipment.
• Operate ATDs at all aircrew/instructor positions to evaluate operation of all systems.
• Analyze/repair discrepancies noted during preflight or reported by instructors/aircrew.
• Visually inspect complete simulator device (computer and peripheral) for loose connections, leaks, and defective components.
• Accomplish preventive maintenance functions on a continuous basis and replace defective components, as required.
• Perform overhaul of components, as necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to achieve maximum utilization of trainers.
• Trouble‑shoot malfunctions and isolate defective systems.
• Repair, replace, calibrate, adjust, and modify trainer/computer components.
• Bench‑check unserviceable units and determine need for adjustment or disassembly.
• Disassemble trainer assemblies, detect faulty parts, and replace faulty parts with new or locally manufactured parts, and then reinstall required equipment.
• Install redesigned or additional components, reroute existing wires or add new wiring circuits, make program changes, and load program into the computers.
• Perform final calibration and functional tests.
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  Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform trouble analysis and final alignment of multisystem complexes consisting of several complete integrated systems.
• Accomplish functional systems tests, interpreting and applying a broad range of technical data.
• Evaluate operational characteristics of the integrated systems.
• Suggest changes to improve operation through equipment failure and malfunctions analysis.
• Complete and maintain prescribed records and maintenance forms.
• Train/assist other technicians with lesser training device experience and skill.
• Recommend design changes, program changes, or modifications in circuitry or hardware to improve simulation or overall operation.
• Travel, as required.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a civilian or military basic electronics program are required. BSEE or BSME degree is highly desired.

Experience:

• Three to five years experience as a Flight Simulator Technician or equivalent is desired, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex non‑routine problems.
• Experience should include component‑level test and repair of microprocessor‑controlled equipment.
• Experience should include component‑level test and repair of microprocessor‑controlled equipment and working knowledge of UNIX and FORTRAN languages.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

• Computer with multiple software applications
• Printer
• Training system equipment
• Associated electronic devices
• Large variety of common and specialized test equipment and tools

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the necessary qualifications.

• Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision and in conjunction with…