Flight Simulator Technician

About the position

The Flight Simulator Technician is responsible for performing maintenance functions on Full Flight Simulators, Flight Training Devices, Cockpit Procedure Trainers, and associated support devices to assure high levels of reliability and fidelity and meet pilot training, maintenance training, and FAA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Corrects identified discrepancies by troubleshooting electronics, computers, computer networks, hydraulics, visual, pneumatics, and mechanical systems to component level.
• Installs, replaces, cleans, repairs, and services various equipment including visual generation/display systems, computers, computer networks, motion systems, electronic circuit boards, and circuits to component level.
• Operates, programs, and maintains PC, Motorola, IBM, and various other host and satellite computers and networks.
• Performs periodic maintenance and diagnostics on computer and peripheral equipment.
• Operates and maintains electronic test equipment.
• Accomplishes pre-flight, morning readiness, and FAA certification checks.
• Accomplishes software archiving functions.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of Aircraft systems and their operation.
• Practices safety conscious behaviors in all processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret electronic/electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams.
• Experience in operation of electronic test equipment to identify and correct malfunctioning systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic circuits, computers, computer networks, visual generation/display systems, hydraulic systems, input/output systems, pneumatics, mechanical, and flight instrumentation.
• Formal technical electronic training or equivalent military training and previous simulator maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of aerodynamics and of commercial cockpit instrumentation and their relationship to the principles of flight.
• Physical ability to climb and work from platforms and ladders and lift 50 lbs.
• Required to furnish personal tools as prescribed by Delta.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age and authorization to work in the United States.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

Nice-to-haves

• General knowledge of AIX, UNIX, LINUX, and Windows operating systems.
• Familiarity with FORTRAN and C/C++ programming languages.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs to achieve long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and sustainability goals.
• Business Resource Groups to connect employees with common interests.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks.