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3D Modeling Support Senior Specialist

FlightSafety International

Hazelwood, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains Database Generation System (DBGS) course material for internal training.

  • Schedules and delivers DBGS training to teammates and coordinates new or revised software, process and/or technique training.

  • Serves as the point of contact for external DBGS customer support and maintains a log of customer issues, DBGS needs, and inquiries.

FlightSafety International rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 198 rated education and training

Job description

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

Competent in subject matter, principles, knowledge, and concepts; generally considered a specialist in area of technical teaching; able to perform full scope of activities associated with job which includes the most difficult aspects

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Develops and maintains Database Generation System (DBGS) course material for internal training.
  • Schedules and delivers DBGS training to teammates.
  • Researches external training opportunities for database teammates and recommends programs.
  • Arranges for web based or external provider training.
  • Recommends recurrent and remedial technical and professional development training for the database teammates.
  • Delivers and/or coordinates new or revised software, process and/or technique training.
  • Reports on the internal training budget for the database team and provides feedback to Director.
  • Schedules speciality support with required by coordinating with PMO for external training, DBGS hardware and software needs.
  • Maintains training records for all internal training courses delivered. Coordinates with Teammate Resources to assuring training is appropriately recorded.
  • Point of contact for external DBGS customer support.
  • Maintains log of customer issues, DBGS needs and inquires and escillates customer issues as appropriate.
  • Develops and maintains marketing material and catalog descriptions that are consistent with the products offered. Recommends changes as needed.
  • Coordinates with other departments within FSI for hardware buildup.
  • Maintains records of DBGS hardware and software versioning.
Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) in Education or related field

Minimum Experience
  • 5 years minimum experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Windows and Word software.
  • Must be familiar with 3d modeling software (One or more of 3DS Max, Maya, Lightwave, Autocad, etc) and Photoshop. Industry-specific 3D modeling packages including Presagis Creator, TerraVista, ArcView/ArcInfo, are pluses.
  • Unix and scripting experience are pluses.
  • Background experience with image generator systems and real-time environments, including gaming, is highly desired.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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.

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