Flight Simulator Technician

FlyRight, Inc is seeking an experienced(5 years) Simulator Technician to join our growing company at our Flight Training Center in Concord, NC. FlyRight, a leading FAA Part-142 Pilot Training Center, has been operating since 2008 and has trained thousands of pilots for King Air, Bombardier and Cessna Grand Caravan. We currently operate six full flight simulators in our state of the art facility in the Charlotte, NC area. Preference will be given to local candidates, but relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate. Concord, NC is located centrally and, in a few hours’ drive, you can be in the mountains or at the beach.

Sim Techs are responsible for monitoring and repairing a variety of simulator-specific computer and visual systems, troubleshooting electronic equipment, and returning to service all simulator equipment using a broad knowledge base.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide hardware and software analytical diagnosis and corrective maintenance on simulators and associated training media.
• Performs and/or installs configuration changes, upgrades, or other modifications of equipment and resolves complex technical problems.
• Proficient in executing simulator diagnostics and QTG tests to assess and monitor simulator performance and experienced at getting failed diagnostics and QTG tests to pass correctly.
• Provide expertise in the repair of major assembly to the component level.
• Accomplish in-depth expert support in all associated systems or sub-systems related to a specific simulator manufacturer type.
• Assists in training less experienced personnel in their skill development.

Other Duties

• 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.

Qualifications sought:

• Expert working knowledge of aircraft systems and operations applicable to simulation, avionics and aircraft systems.
• Possess complete understanding of applicable FAA and SQMS technical standards for flight simulators and other training devices.
• Advanced knowledge of electronics and demonstrated ability to apply hardware/software diagnostic skills in systematically isolating and resolving simulator discrepancies.
• Develops and demonstrates broad technical capabilities in all aspects of simulator systems to include computer systems and networks, visual systems, I/O, and hydraulics/motion/flight controls.
• Demonstrated ability to assist customers in operation of simulators and instructor station operation.
• Fully competent in conducting simulator preflights and preparation of training devices for customer training.

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
• The Company provides employees with a 401K retirement plan and will match employee contributions up to 5%.
• Upon completion of 60 days, 100% company paid Employee Health Insurance.
• Opportunity for advancement and long-term career.