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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 Simulator Maintenance Technician I is responsible for accomplishing the day-to-day maintenance of aircrew training devices, which include the Weapon System Trainer (WST), Boom Operator Trainer (BOT), Fuselage Trainer (FuT), Part-Task Trainers (PTT), and Learning Center. Duties include applying basic knowledge and experience to solve routine technical tasks or system problems; those that typically may be performed solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. Work may be reviewed by higher level Technicians II or III to ensure compliance with accepted practices and/or standard operating procedure.

Work being performed for the first time and any task for which the employee is not documented as being proficient will be reviewed by higher level Technicians. Receives training in device system and subsystems. Tasks and Responsibilities The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job.

Other duties may be assigned. Apply working technical/non-technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks in support of work on various devices, while following detailed instructions which encompass all procedures. Receive technical guidance, as required, from supervisor and higher-level technicians.

New or advanced assignments will be given detailed review and be spot checked. Tasks previously accomplished and documented as proficient do not require review or spot check, though they may be at the Maintenance Manager or Shift Lead's discretion. Localize and replace defective parts in various subsystem down to component level.

Require use of block, wiring and schematic diagrams to trace basic circuits. Maintain required documentation of maintenance activities. Monitor and track the repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities utilizing the logistics management data base system.

Document maintenance activities to include, but not limited to, work order generation and updates, repair action documentation, issuing, returning, and adjusting inventory, insuring inventory records are up to date and accurate, and other material control duties as assigned. Conduct voice communications on phone, inter-phone and radio circuits. Maintain exceptional standards of instruction, knowledge levels, capabilities, and expertise.

Provide networking and information systems support on training devices and networks. Learn device requirements, system design standards, tools and procedures. Implement basic modifications to existing simulators.

Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education Must have a High School diploma or GED. Preferred to have completed a civilian or military Electronics Principles course.

An Associate's Degree in an electronics field or completion of VoTech Simulator Maintenance Programs is highly desirable. Minimum Experience One to three years of experience as a flight simulator technician, or equivalent in nature, is desired. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals.

Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English. Display excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with aviation / avionics systems is highly desirable.

Possess a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical theory. Possess a working knowledge of operating principals of digital and analog computers. Possess a working knowledge of component level testing and repair of circuit boards, instruments, and other aircrew training system (ATS) field replaceable units.

Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex and non-routine problems. Demonstrate the ability to work with minimum supervision. Demonstrate the ability to interface with the customer and staff effectively.

Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of common and specialized test equipment and tools. Currently possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, a SECRET clearance. CompTIA A+ Certification preferred or ability to gain the certification within 1 year of employee hire date.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The teammate must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds. The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. 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

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