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Responsible for designing, fabricating, installing, and maintaining training equipment and systems in full-motion simulators. Ensures simulator compliance with FAA Part 60 and other regulatory requirements, performs operational checks, preventive maintenance, and participates in system evaluations and software programming.

• Enter all areas of a full motion simulator, including climbing and descending steep and narrow passageways, working in tight spaces, or stooping, and sometimes carrying heavy equipment or tools.
• Access maintenance areas using stairs or ladders.
• Design, fabricate, document, and install training equipment to include parts or complete pieces of equipment.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of trainers and systems.
• Install design modifications from approved simulator engineering releases and rectify obvious simulator discrepancies, as assigned.
• Develop and install lesson plans, as assigned.
• Design relevant hardware and software, as assigned.
• Participate in the development of new or modified equipment design specifications with vendors and other Company personnel, as assigned.
• Perform modifications to maintain equipment operating requirements.
• Implement engineering change orders and bulletins to advise flight training staff on the operation of training equipment.
• Perform operational checks and preventative maintenance in compliance with Company procedures and vendor requirements.
• Evaluate simulator flight functions.
• Assist in and perform Qualification Test Guide (QTG) modifications and FAA evaluations.
• Assist with system evaluation, testing, and programming of software in line with vendor and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain operating requirements and regulatory compliance of flight simulators, flight simulator sub-systems and components, flight simulator visual systems, flight simulator visual database modeling, cockpit procedure trainers, and ground school training devices used for flight training.
• Perform maintenance of miscellaneous audio and visual equipment when assigned.
• Monitor the performance of flight simulator systems.
• Research and evaluate vendor sources and parts required for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Take corrective action to prevent and/or minimize the shutdown time of equipment and to maximize uptime of equipment.
• Maintain relevant stock, manuals, and documentation systems.
• Instruct and train other employees concerning training equipment operations and procedures.
• Lead other personnel in the modification, assembly, and maintenance of flight simulator equipment.
• Work with flight/in-flight crews, maintenance personnel, vendors, and instructors.
• Generate and update technical documentation (e.g., instruction manuals, wire lists, schematic drawings, mechanical assembly drawings).
• Comply with all FAA Part 60 requirements in the maintenance of simulators.
• Transport tools and equipment throughout work area.

• Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies.
• Coordinate with other employees and stakeholders to accomplish work tasks.
• Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including mandatory overtime requirements, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete all required job-relevant training, including vendor training.
• Adhere to government (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA, EPA, OSHA) regulations.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Follow instructions or receive assignments from management.
• Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles).
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, cranes, etc.
• Use relevant tools and test equipment to complete work.
• Maintain required forms, records, and equipment logs.

• Minimum education of a two-year degree in an accredited electronics school or a related technology (computer science, mathematics, electronics, or electrical engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Two years' experience in simulator technology preferred.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of mainframe, mini, and personal computers required.
• Knowledge of programming languages Fortran, C, and C++ highly desirable.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.

• Travel perks to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the global network.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits starting on day one, plus virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness programs providing tools, resources, and support.
• 401(k) program available upon hire, with employer contributions after one year (dependent on workgroup).
• Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.

American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact Accommodations@aa.com should you wish to request an accommodation.