SIMULATOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Will Rogers ANGB, OK

Description

*This Position is Pending Contract Award*

The Air Tractor Simulator Maintenance Technician is responsible for the routine maintenance, repair, and calibration of the Air Tractor Simulation Systems. This role ensures that the simulator operates at optimal performance, delivering realistic and reliable training environments for pilots and technical staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen in electronic systems, simulation hardware, and software troubleshooting. The successful candidate will apply comprehensive knowledge and experience to maintain and/or solve complex or system problems associated with the Air Tractor Aircrew Training System Device(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide device power-up and shut down, daily readiness checks, assisting/building missions and training scenarios, assisting students and instructors in operating devices during training, and supporting user-directed activities such as investigations, test and demonstrations, tours, etc.

• Diagnose and resolve malfunctions, hardware issues, and software issues promptly to minimize downtime.

• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems, those typically solved by properly interpreting mainte­nance manuals or similar documents.

• Receives limited technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician and work is reviewed for specific compliance with accepted practices and work assignments.

• Provides technical guidance to Simulator Technician I’s.

• Capable of interpreting and working with computer systems utilizing various and multiple operating systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using diagnostic tools, technical manuals, and schematics.

• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities.

• Monitors and tracks the repair status of inoperative equipment and documents maintenance activities utilizing the logistics mana. Documenting maintenance activities includes but is not limited to work order generation and updates, repair action documentation, issuing, returning, and adjusting inventory, ensuring inventory records are up to date and accurate, and other material control duties as assigned.

• Diagnoses malfunctions of computers and associated equipment and performs operability/readiness tests and repair.

• Performs systems interface/fault isolation.

• Applies fundamental troubles­hooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers.

• Interprets mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic schematics and drawings and makes simplified versions.

• Conducts voice communications on phone, inter-phone, and radio circuits.

• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.

• Implements basic modifications to existing simulators.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends, to support customer needs

• Must be a US Citizen

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a civilian or military basic electronic program. 

• Must meet the minimum education, experience, and qualifications of a Simulator Technician I.

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. 

• Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.

• Must be skilled at the use and operation of test equipment, including “O” scopes, frequency counters, volt/ohm meters, and range calibration sets.

• Must be proficient in the use of diagnostic programs, interpretation of results, and use of program listings to isolate faults.

• Must be able to perform routine preventive maintenance using maintenance requirement cards and instructional manuals; perform daily system readiness test, pre-operational and post-operational checkouts. 

• Must be proficient in the use and operation of test equipment to perform a pre-and post-operational test on installed equipment to perform preventive maintenance using preventative maintenance cards and instruction books.

• Must possess skills to perform calibrations, adjustments, and tests on electronic equipment; analyze operation, verify discrepancies, isolate malfunctions, and replace defective components used in installed devices

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Must be able to work overtime as required.

• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required. 

• Must be eligible for DoD Personnel Security Clearance.

• IAT Level II Certification (Sec Certification)

Supervisory Responsibilities

As Required

Security Responsibilities

Compliance with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper classification and marking of all information and materials, in any form, produced by the incumbent. Shall be assigned specific responsibility for Information Security by immediate supervisor or department management. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval. The incumbent shall execute the company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any controlled information.

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex word and technical documents/diagrams. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills 

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings. Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands  

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 essential functions.

• Shop floor environment.

• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock and from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.

• Will, at times, be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

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

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders into a simulator or airplane cockpit.

• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under the device.

• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and their surrounding environment.

• Must be able to distinguish colors.

• Domestic and international travel as required.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.