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Simulator Technician 1 - Overnight

Alcoa, TN • On-site

Cirrus Aircraft
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees

$34.32 - $51.49/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Cirrus Aircraft rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Overview
The Flight Simulator Technician performs complex maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, and modification of Cirrus Aircraft's Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD), including Full Flight Simulators (FFS), Fixed Training Devices (FTD), and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD) to ensure continued operation with minimum downtime while maintaining qualifications under 14 CFR Part 60 and CS-FSTD(A) regulations as well as operation and maintenance goals. Additional projects may include design or experimental modifications. The Flight Simulator Technician adheres to Cirrus Aircraft Simulator Quality Management System (SQMS) and Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) Policies.
Responsibilities
  • Performs
    preventive maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule and
    procedures.
  • Performs
    corrective maintenance using basic troubleshooting skills and guidance
    from senior technicians.
  • Performs
    power-up and power-down procedures as required.
  • Follows
    company procedure to maintain inventory records up to date.
  • Provides
    customer service support in a timely and professional manner.
  • Performs
    housekeeping tasks as necessary to maintain highest quality and
    presentation of the training devices.
  • Works
    proactively in a team environment performing timely pre-flights,
    corrective, and preventive maintenance on the company's training devices.
  • Interfaces
    directly with Cirrus customers and instructors to resolve maintenance and
    equipment performance-related issues.
  • Operates
    Quality Test Guides (QTG), including evaluating, annotating, filing, and
    organizing presentation of QTG test results.
  • Performs
    installation and testing of new, modified, and repaired equipment.
  • Offers
    suggestions and champions initiatives to improve training equipment
    performance and reliability.
  • Ensures
    FSTD training devices are ready for training at scheduled times with the
    correct software and hardware configurations.
  • Follows
    company procedures and tools to keep documentation of all maintenance
    actions in the appropriate records. Records and tools include but are not
    limited to: daily communication, including email, compliance documents,
    simulator management system, QTG records system, inventory database, and
    work history logbooks. Provide equipment status reports as required and
    requested.
  • Contributes
    to the success of Cirrus Training Center and the Flight Simulator Operations
    department objectives.
  • Effectively
    monitors and communicates the status of all equipment currently in
    operation, undergoing maintenance, repair, and/or modification, using
    Cirrus available tools.
  • Executes
    simulator diagnostics using software and utility tools provided by the
    simulator manufacturer.
  • Must
    be flexible and willing to work any shift required by the Cirrus Vision
    Center operation, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Other
    duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • AS Degree or above in Electronics, Avionics, A&P Certificate, Computer science, engineering or similar technical discipline, 2 Year Vocational Technical Education certificate in Electronics, Avionics, A&P Certificate, Computer science, engineering or similar technical discipline, or 2 Years Military experience and training related to Electronics, Avionics, A&P Certificate, Computer science, engineering or similar technical discipline required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 3 years of equivalent experience.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 0 to 1 years direct flight simulator technical support

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
  • Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
  • PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
  • Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
  • Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

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