Apprentice Simulator Technician
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Language/Bilingual
Technical Support, Bilingual
Company Alaska Airlines The Team Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, spaneting, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day.
If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary The Apprentice Simulator Technician assists with supervision in the maintenance of the flight simulators. This individual contributor role supports flight simulator technical needs for Alaska Air.
- Assists in the maintenance and support of the flight simulators.
- Assists in clearing of aircrew discrepancies, with guidance from the Director, Duty Managers and/or engineers.
- Reports all spares issues on the training devices to the Duty Managers and/or engineers.
- Assists in routine maintenance per the preventative maintenance schedule.
- Assist in performing pre-flight tests of the training devices prior to the start of each training day.
- Assists in troubleshooting and repairing of flight simulator systems.
- Assist in the development of simulator maintenance processes and procedures.
- Attend formal manufacturer training as well as on the job training to improve core knowledge.
Job-Specific Experience, Education Skills Required
- 2 years of experience in an electronic, avionic, or technical related field.
- General understanding of electronics and their applications.
- Ability to review technical documentation.
- Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).
- Ability and willingness to work rotating shift work based on a 24/7 operation in a team environment.
- Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task.
- General understanding of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to disassemble and reassemble simple mechanical components using common hand tools.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- Experience reading technical drawings.
- Formal training in a related discipline, or industry experience in electronics, avionics or programming is preferred.
- Experience in robotics.
- Have general understanding of aviation
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range $68,150 --- $95,400 / year Salary Details Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note:
We don't typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines Horizon Air
- Generous 401k match program
- Quarterly and annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973("Section 503") and the Vietnam…
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