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Purpose of Position

The Simulator Qualification Coordinator ensures that each Simulator in each configuration is in compliance with governmental regulations and advisory circulars.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform standard Simulator support activities
• Perform Customer configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper operation and posts changes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace most of the Simulator and FTD electrical and sub system components and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
• Exercise judgment and independence in determining solutions to maintenance and repair problems.
• Ensure that maintenance actions result in the most cost efficient manner of execution.
• Exhibit understanding of the representative aircraft systems that support the Simulator cockpit indications. Exhibit advanced knowledge of specific aircraft systems.
• Recognize training critical issues and act accordingly.
• Monitor Simulator(s); performance and condition to ensure that equipment continues in compliance with governmental regulations.
• Use test equipment, support equipment and tools used on flight simulators, graphical flight simulators (GFSs) and associated electronics devices
• Initiate or assist users (instructors, clients, etc.) in the preparation of a Simulator Discrepancy Report (SDR)
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Simulator Support, Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs), and related documentation.
• Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure continued compliance with governmental regulations.
• Report any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and or building as per company Safety Management System (SMS) directive.
• Schedule and accomplish portions of the Qualification Test Guide (QTG), check and mark test results as required, and conduct and oversee the completion of all Qualification procedures as the sites Simulator Support point of contact (POC) for the NAA.
• Able to understand the aspect each QTG test has relative to simulation; monito trends and develop solutions.
• Coordinate development and delivery of proposed recurrent evaluation schedule to regulatory authorities with all appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with all regulatory agencies for evaluation schedule and configuration control.
• Coordinate Simulator activities with the Subject Matter Expert to prepare for Simulator qualifications and to verify maintenance actions, both normal and modifications.
• Coordinate continuing evaluations with all appropriate personnel; fully brief all involved on inspection requirements and host the Qualification representative during the evaluation visit.
• Coordinate with MFTD and the Center Manager to resolve training conflicts caused by any condition of the Simulator(s) which had a negative impact on Qualification level.
• Coordinate with the MFTD and FlightSafety International Subject Matter Experts to resolve any simulator/aircraft performance questions from governmental authorities or other sources.
• Prepare letters for FAA/NAA regarding changes to Simulators or Learning Centers operations.

Minimum Education

• Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred

Minimum Experience

• Seven years experience, including electronics technology, avionics or related civilian/military technology; or equivalent direct support of full flight simulators and or FTDs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Accountability - Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
• Communication - Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening 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 and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented -  Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• 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; upholds safety standards.
• Self-Motivated/Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude - Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities 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.