What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulator Maintenance Technician l position at Avenger Flight Group?
Job Description
A Flight Simulator Technician I is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of simulator-specific computer, visual and peripheral 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 ready for service or return to service. All qualified applicants will be trained on the location’s specific devices.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Learn and perform complex, but standard technical tasks including preventative and corrective maintenance. This can include cleaning, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, validating, or replacing majority of the flight training devices electrical and sub system 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.
- Preform other duties that may be assigned when certain circumstances permit.
Skills
- 2 year technical degree or 1 to 2 years of simulator related experience.
- 2 to 3 years of related experience in Electronics, Avionics, Computer Technology or related fields.
- 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.
Compensation and benefits:
- Salary is competitive for entry-level and will be commensurate with experience
- Medical PPO plan is fully-paid by AFG for the employee, and 50% paid for dependents
- Dental and Vision plans are available at a nominal cost
- Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance are provided at no cost
- 401k matching up to 4%
- 120 hours of PTO per year
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