Maintenance and Operator Instructor​/Technical Writer

About This Role Summary

Plans, creates, reviews, technical publications for flight simulators. Writing duties require an extensive knowledge of electronics and techniques to properly address the technical and training aspects of the position.

Responsible for conducting structured classroom instruction and simulator on the job training (OJT) for all aspects of operation and maintenance of the simulator and its associated equipment. Evaluates and documents student performance. Also functions as a Technical Advisor for solving broad technical problems. Schedules all training activities. Answers complex technical questions escalated from team members/customers. Maintains good customer relations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform classroom and simulator OJT instruction on simulator daily operation (e.g., start up, shut down, DORT) and maintenance, including corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Ensures the training includes the utilization of all documentation that will be available to the simulator maintainers including commercial manuals and engineering drawing.
• Teach students to troubleshoot, repair, replace, tune and align simulator systems utilizing all diagnostics available.
• Conduct proficiency assessments and document training in accordance with customer requirements.
• Develop training materials, courseware and implements improvements in training that will provide the maintenance students with the necessary skills and knowledge factors to maintain the simulator to the contractual maintenance level.
• Generally works in an unsupervised environment.
• Activities guided by contract, standards, directives, policies and delivered technical maintenance documentation.
• Provide technical input to technical writers and other subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Interfaces with subcontractors to arrange maintenance training on equipment that they provide to ensure all simulator subsystems are included in the instructor operation and maintenance course of instruction.

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years experience with full flight simulators preferable in the operation and maintenance field.
• Display a thorough understanding of simulator maintenance requirements.
• Must be able to read drawings, schematics, plans and specifications.
• Must develop all maintenance-related documents using in-house and/or vendor provided documentation.
• Must develop all training materials using in-house and/or vendor provided documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including dynamic presentation skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• The incumbent must be willing to travel worldwide 30-40% of the time.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime hours as needed.

• Previous experience in developing and/or conducting simulator maintenance training is beneficial.
• Prior experience with DOD contractor is preferred.

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 any 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 will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an environment where irritants such as noise from telephones, temperature and lighting variations may exist.
• Must be able to tolerate simulator motion, vibrations and varying acoustical environments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to fit into confined spaces.
• Ability to operate personal computer, communicate via video telephone, conduct live meetings, and use various training aids or simulator maintenance equipment.
• Ability to lift over 40 pounds when required to perform maintenance-related training exercises.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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