Technician Sim Maint Senior

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the worlds 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 worlds 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

Troubleshoots repairs and modifies production electronic components parts equipment and systems in aircraft flight simulators.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Performs installation modification repair and conducts proper functionality tests of all associated aircraft panels instrumentation lighting and power distribution systems to evaluate system performance. Coordinates with electrical mechanical and software engineers to insure proper documentation operation and performance of all types of work associated with simulator power distribution systems. Assists testing de-energized and energized circuits up to 480VAC. Consists of but not limited to: transformer strapping phase correction circuit breakers voltage monitoring systems frequency converters uninterruptible power supplies wall/maintenance outlets lighting ballasts emergency control systems PLC circuits Honeywell fire alarm control panels smoke generator systems Air conditioning/exhaust fans Visual systems and various AC to DC a Digital Voltmeter Ohmmeter Ammeter and Oscilloscope decade box circuit card tester and other tech lab isolates and repairs or replaces electrical components pertaining to bench tests reinstalls and operates electronic parts and components ensuring all indications and functions are in accordance with applicable technical up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional operational environmental and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production and interprets system schematics and electrical and mechanical engineering specific mathematical skills to find voltage current and resistance (Ohms Law); find frequency compute amplifier gain; and utilize various formulae required for accurate analysis of electronic circuitry at the component and interprets test data. Adjusts calibrates aligns and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit basic Vital X standard operating with simulator cabling and de-cabling disassembly preparation for shipment and on site for the accuracy and completeness of assigned to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular and international travel knowledge/proficiency with TEAL simulator power distribution systems aircraft/simulated PWM lighting systems KGS dimmers PLC installation/programming UEI Ethernet based data acquisition interfaces and associated I/O install program test balance and troubleshoot aircraft/simulated PWM lighting systems consisting of aircraft and/or simulated Avionics instruments and capabilities in troubleshooting complex aircraft systems for different types of rotary and fixed wing aircraft. Ability to interpret Interface control documents and compare aircraft wiring diagrams and FSI electrical and mechanical the ability to efficiently troubleshoot diagnose and correct issues related to all aircraft and miscellaneous simulator Vital X standard operating lesser experienced technicians as and international travel all Power Quality Systems TEAL 1.0 and 2.0 simulator power distribution cabinets Power Innovation cabinets CE Power controller systems Hybricon control senior tech is a proven subject matter expert with all power distribution systems emergency control systems miscellaneous and aircraft simulator and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior commitment to common goals contribution to problem solving communication of ideas and suggestions and encouragement to other employees.

Minimum Education

• AS in Electronic Technology avionics or related field.

Minimum Experience

• 4 or more years experience or equivalent Military training.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• PC Literate: Routinely uses Microsoft Windows based programs such as Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and Internet Explorer to perform day-to-day tasks (timesheets expense reports and e-mail) and to generate various reports. Uses Keytech and AutoCAD to reference electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Conversant with using Microsoft NT and UNIX based operating systems for initialization operation and troubleshooting of simulator systems and subsystems. Must have a firm grasp of the concepts involved with troubleshooting microprocessor based systems and performing system level troubleshooting utilizing software programs and utilities.
• Conversant with DOS/Text based programs used in the programming of EPROM PLD and PGA programming utilities.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Simulator hardware and architecture including all major systems and subsystems. Thorough knowledge of the operation architecture and diagnosis of aircraft avionics systems.
• Works with a diverse range of electronic test equipment including but not limited to: Multi-Meter Oscilloscope Frequency Counter Capacitance Meter Time Domain Reflectometer IC tester EPROM reader/burner Function Generator and AC and DC power supply.
• Uses technician tools associated with wire wrap ESD protective equipment basic circuit card repair and crimping tools for wires and pins cables and connectors.
• Utilization of special tools such as utilizing laptop computers to interface with diagnose and/or load software into simulator equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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 Treasurys 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 applicants 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 @ email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

Required Experience:

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