Flight Simulator Engineer

About the position

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! A Flight Simulator Engineer will possess practical and theoretical knowledge required in the simulated environment. Such knowledge will include but is not limited to proficiency in analog/digital theorems and techniques at a level to include some design capabilities, system concepts on computer systems, linkage, data storage devices and peripheral equipment, proficiency in software language manipulation, skills necessary for system troubleshooting, remodeling and trainer enhancements, proficiency in hardware/software and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Enter all areas of a full motion simulator, including climbing and descending steep and narrow passageways, working in tight spaces, or stooping, and sometimes carrying heavy equipment or tools.
• Access maintenance areas using stairs or ladders.
• Design, fabricate, document, and install training equipment to include parts or complete pieces of equipment.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of trainers and systems.
• Install design modifications from approved simulator engineering releases and rectify obvious simulator discrepancies, as assigned.
• Develop and install lesson plans, as assigned.
• Design relevant hardware and software, as assigned.
• Participate in the development of new or modified equipment design specifications with vendors and other Company personnel, as assigned.
• Perform modifications to maintain equipment operating requirements.
• Implement engineering change orders and bulletins to advise flight training staff on the operation of training equipment.
• Perform operational checks and preventative maintenance in compliance with Company procedures and vendor requirements.
• Evaluate simulator flight functions.
• Assist in and perform Qualification Test Guide (QTG) modifications and FAA evaluations.
• Assist with system evaluation, testing, and programming of software in line with vendor and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain operating requirements and regulatory compliance of flight simulators, flight simulator sub-systems and components, flight simulator visual systems, flight simulator visual database modeling, cockpit procedure trainers, and ground school training devices used for flight training.
• Perform maintenance of miscellaneous audio and visual equipment when assigned.
• Monitor the performance of flight simulator systems.
• Research and evaluate vendor sources and parts required for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Take corrective action to prevent and/or minimize the shut down time of equipment and to maximize up time of equipment.
• Maintain relevant stock, manuals, and documentation systems.
• Instruct and train other employees concerning training equipment operations and procedures.
• Lead other personnel in the modification, assembly, and maintenance of flight simulator equipment.
• Work with flight/in-flight crews, maintenance personnel, vendors, and instructors.
• Generate and update technical documentation (e.g., instruction manuals, wire lists, schematic drawings, mechanical assembly drawings).
• Comply with all FAA Part 60 requirements in the maintenance of simulators.
• Transport tools and equipment throughout work area.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a two (2) year degree in an accredited electronics school or a related technology (computer science, mathematics, electronics, or electrical engineering) or equivalent experience required.
• Two years' experience in simulator technology preferred.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of mainframe, mini, and personal computers required.
• Knowledge of programming languages Fortran, C and C++ highly desirable.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.