F-15C/EX Simulator Technician

Boeing • New Orleans, LA

96d • $73,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

BGS is seeking an F-15C/EX Simulator Technician to support Training Services at NAS JRB New Orleans, Louisiana. This candidate will work directly with F-15C/EX Aircrew to ensure flight training devices are operational and available to meet the warfighter training needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience
• Experience in IT/Electronics/Avionics
• CompTIA Security+ certified (or similar certification meeting DoD Directive 8570.01 Certification Requirements), and/or the ability to obtain post-hire
• Must be willing to work one to two weekend days per month, as required by the Air National Guard
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds to a height of five feet

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or equivalent flight simulator, electrical and/or IT experience
• CompTIA A+ and/or Network+ certification
• Active Tier 5 Clearance
• Experience in maintaining flight simulation systems, including Low-Cost Immersive Display Systems (LCIDs), Windows and Linux Operating Systems

Responsibilities

• Supports the operation and maintenance of stand-alone and networked squadron-based F-15C/EX training devices, (FMT/WTT)
• Assists with operations, repairs, tests, installs, configurations, upgrades, and assists in the modification of simulators and training components, devices, hardware, and software
• Performs general inspections for pre- and post-operations
• Assists instructors/aircrews during scheduled training missions
• Responsible for building and loading mission planning data for devices in cooperation with Weapons Officer, the Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC), and other F-15C/EX Simulator Operators
• Establishes DTOC connections and coordinates on-site equipment maintenance, when required
• Troubleshoots to isolate electrical and/or mechanical faults
• Responsible for training device maintenance and liaisons with CSSP for software updates and major maintenance
• Acts as liaison with St. Louis Program Office for device security accreditation and maintenance paperwork
• Performs logistical, administrative, and other collateral duties as necessary to maintain the training devices
• Performs administrative information technology security duties and works with local ISSM to maintain systems accreditation
• Establish weekly status, monthly availability, and utilization reports
• Works under minimal supervision

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing