About the position
The Flight Simulator Technical Hardware and Kitting Specialist position within Training & Simulation Digital Services at Boeing Global Services involves providing technical support for Boeing 777X Simulator Packages, specifically focusing on the hardware kitting aspect. The main responsibilities of this role include coordinating with simulator manufacturers to deliver flight deck hardware based on customer configurations, monitoring deliverable performance, conducting customer project reviews, identifying hardware requirements in collaboration with internal functions, ordering aircraft simulator kit hardware to meet program schedules, developing support materials for program reviews, assisting in resolving flight simulator hardware issues by coordinating with internal functions, and ensuring all types of hardware are operational to support 'Ready for Training' needs. This position will be based in Long Beach, CA.
Responsibilities
- Acting as the focal point for Training Device Manufacturers (TDM), Airplane Customers, and internal/external training centers for hardware requirements.
- Developing airplane model hardware kits, defining flight deck components to be provided by Boeing to simulator manufacturers to match aircraft design.
- Interfacing with Supplier Management to manage the order and delivery of new kit part requirements.
- Working Red Label to Black Label hardware exchanges.
- Supporting warranty claims on hardware.
- Acting as a liaison between Supplier Management, Supply Chain, TDM and Airline.
- Supporting regulatory reviews and simulator approvals.
- Tracking hardware configurations and locations to support simulator 'Ready For Training' requirements.
- Utilizing project management skills to organize multiple programs concurrently.
- Providing technical support to sustaining programs as required.
- Providing information to facilitate parts moving through Boeing systems/supply chain.
- Utilizing Electronic Standardized Process for Engineering Coordination (eSPEC) to create kits for driving demands for PMDB projects.
- Utilizing Change Lifecycle Management Application to request changes for PMDB project shipments that support BSPs.
- Utilizing Simulator Tracking and Recording System (STARS) Tableau or obtaining the ability to use it.
- Using Boeing Enterprise Shipping System (BESSY) to look up shipments that support Boeing Simulator Projects (BSP) is a plus.
- Using REDARS and Boeing drawing systems.
- Using Project Management Database (PMDB) for operational tracking and loading BSP demands and shipments.
- Using Production ERP Environment to status parts.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher
- 5+ years' related work experience
Nice-to-haves
- Level 4: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Associate's degree or higher from an accredited course of study in an engineering related discipline
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
