Simulator Maintenance Technician

Job description

Flight Simulator Technician I (“Sim Tech I”)

A Flight Simulator Technician I is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing flight simulators. This includes electronics, avionics, computers, visual systems, and motion systems. A Sim Tech I must have the ability to resolve problems, using a broad knowledge base and maintenance manuals, so all Flight Training Devices either can remain in-service or return to service after a failure. They also must have good communication skills and interact with customers. All qualified applicants will be trained on the location’s specific devices.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Learn and perform complex, but standard technical tasks including preventative and corrective maintenance. This includes cleaning, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, validating, or replacing flight simulator components with little to no assistance.
• Interact with customers in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical support during simulator sessions.
• Utilize our quality management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight tasks on the simulators as well as power-up and power-down procedures as required.
• Perform visual alignments and adjustments.
• Run QTG tests and evaluate the results.
• Perform routine computer maintenance, hardware fault diagnosis and repair.
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Conduct logistics duties, such as maintaining inventory, assisting in repair, and testing of equipment.
• Trained Sim Techs will provide training and guidance to other technicians and apprentices.
• Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned when certain circumstances permit.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree or 1 to 2 years of simulator related experience.
• 2 to 3 years of aircraft or simulator-related experience is preferable, alternative experience in Electronics, Avionics, or Computer Technology will be highly considered.
• Must speak at least a B1 level of Hebrew and English.
• Proficiency in the use of various types of test equipment and hand/special tools, such as multimeter and oscilloscope.
• Proficiency in the use of various types of test equipment and hand/special tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience in basic troubleshooting to system level.
• Experienced in using schematics and electronic diagnostic utilities.
• Familiarity with avionics and navigational concepts and their correspondence with the flight simulators.
• Familiarity with electrical concepts such as analog and digital theory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficient in soldering and circuit repairs
• Ability to perform computer and network maintenance.
• Capable of working with different computer operating system types.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and work any shift in a 24x7 operation.

Industry

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-time

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Screening question

Must-have qualifications

• What is your level of proficiency in English?