Simulator Technician

Accountabilities:: Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine technical and preventive maintenance activities on flight simulators and associated simulator systems to maintain operational readiness. Troubleshooting & Repairs: Assist with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and correcting technical issues affecting simulators and related systems using appropriate technical procedures and test equipment. Simulator Testing: Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks, basic visual alignments, and automated Qualification Test Guide (QTG) procedures on designated simulators. Technical Documentation: Use the maintenance management system to accurately record, document, and track maintenance activities, repairs, testing, and related work. Refurbishment & Modifications: Support simulator refurbishment initiatives, hardware modifications, equipment testing, and validation activities. Logistics Support: Assist with receiving parts, coordinating repairs, conducting testing and validation, and supporting other logistics activities required to maintain simulator availability. Quality & Compliance: Learn and follow applicable Quality Management System requirements and established technical and maintenance procedures. Customer Support: Provide responsive technical and operational support to customers, addressing their needs in a timely and professional manner. Operational Readiness: Maintain simulator areas through appropriate housekeeping activities and ensure equipment and workspaces remain clean and ready for use. Training & Development: Complete assigned technical training and development activities while progressively building knowledge across simulator systems and technical operations. Team Support: Provide administrative and operational assistance to the Technical Services team and perform additional technical duties as required. Requirements Education & Experience: Associate degree or other two-year technical degree in a relevant technical discipline, or four years of experience in electronics, avionics, or a related technical field; 0–2 years of relevant technical experience is required. Technical Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, system prints, schematics, and related documentation. Electronic Testing: Proficiency with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and logic analyzers. Electronics Knowledge: Working knowledge of analog and digital electronic theory, along with practical understanding of electronic systems. Computer Skills: Computer literacy, including familiarity with PC hardware, software, computer system architecture, and Microsoft Office applications. Repair Skills: Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repair techniques. Maintenance Systems: Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems is preferred. Industry Experience: Experience in simulation, aviation, training, electronics, or other technical equipment environments is preferred. Troubleshooting: Demonstrated technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in equipment maintenance and testing environments. Adaptability: Ability to work flexible schedules and adjust to changing shift requirements. Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in English and exchange technical information clearly with colleagues and customers. Physical Capability: Ability to regularly climb or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; repeatedly perform hand, wrist, and finger movements; communicate continuously with others; and move or adjust objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided where applicable. Benefits Employee Benefits: Attractive employee benefits package. Flexible Work: Possibility of working from home occasionally, along with flexible scheduling opportunities. International Exposure: Opportunity to travel internationally as part of the role. Project Variety: Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects within a multidisciplinary technical team. Professional Representation: Potential to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences. Technical Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities to build expertise in simulator maintenance and technical systems. Hands-On Environment: Practical exposure to flight simulation technology, electronics, testing, maintenance, and technical troubleshooting. Recognition: An environment where individual initiatives and contributions are recognized and valued.