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About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position:
The Senior Technician provides advanced technical skills in support of Simulator Operations, and applieshardware and software expertise to maintain, modify, and/or repair Flight Training Devices.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Technician performs without assistance; is recognized as a resource to others; provides trainingand guidance to simulator technicians; focuses on complex issues. Has a familiarity with and ability torepair FSI simulators across all computer, motion and subsystem platforms.
• Perform standard Simulator support activities.
• Perform configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper post- changeoperation.
  Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace most of the Simulator and FTD electrical and sub systemcomponents and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
• Exercise judgment and independence in determining solutions to maintenance and repair problems.
• Able to accomplish basic tasks associated with the Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Use test equipment, support equipment and tools used on flight simulators, graphical flight simulators(GFSs) and associated electronics devices.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the advanced operating principles of simulator and FTD subsystems.
• Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with governing regulations for the proper operation of all FTDs, the facility, and thesafe employment of personnel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Simulator Support, Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs), and relateddocumentation.
• Make recommendations concerning needed parts, acquisitions, or other material used for FTD repair andsupport.
• Report any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and/or building as per company SafetyManagement System (SMS) directive.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Learning Center daily department operations and applicable procedures.

Minimum Education:

• Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technicalschool preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Five years' experience, including electronics technology, avionics or related civilian/military technology; orequivalent direct support of full flight simulators and/or FTDs.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Accountability - Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility forquality of work.
• Communication - Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally whilelistening carefully to ensure information is understood.
• Approachability - Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Teamwork - Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
• Analytical Thinking - Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic andjudgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented - Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy andcompleteness.
• Initiative - Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
• Safety Awareness - Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; upholdssafety standards.
• Self-Motivated - Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with littlesupervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude - Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particularskill or specialized knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be metand/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reachwith hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. Specific visionabilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.