Maintenance Technician I - Westover, MA

Cymstar Services LLC • Chicopee, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I assists with analyzing malfunctions and with the repair, calibration, inspection, overhaul, modification, reprogramming, maintenance support, and operation of simulators, trainers, computers, and digital image visual systems. The role supports the C-5 Aircrew Training System (ATS) and requires working any shift—day, swing, or mids—as needed for successful operations.

The technician applies basic knowledge and experience to routine technical tasks and system problems, commonly using maintenance manuals and similar references. The position also supports simulator modifications, maintenance documentation and logistics tracking, training-device operation and readiness testing, computer and network support, troubleshooting and fault isolation, and customer communications. The employee must follow health, safety, security, local base, and company procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a civilian or military Electronics Principles course.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level clearance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional literature and respond to common inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to effectively present information to management and colleagues.
• Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematics.
• Proficiency with standard personal-computer productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, project management, and databases.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Familiarity with specialized tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, digital voltmeters, and torque wrenches.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions, including sitting; handling objects, tools, or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; standing; walking; climbing or balancing; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and professionalism and dress standards; treat customers and coworkers respectfully; follow supervisory and management directions; and be honest and dedicated.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree in an electronics field or completion of a VoTech Simulator Maintenance Program.
• Aircraft maintenance work experience in an aerospace repair shop environment.
• An Airframe & Propulsion license.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
• Related technical writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with basic and advanced specialized tools and test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, function generators, digital voltmeters, and torque wrenches.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing malfunctions and repairing, calibrating, inspecting, overhauling, modifying, reprogramming, maintaining, and operating simulators, trainers, computers, and digital image visual systems.
• Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with required qualifications and training.
• Resolve routine technical tasks and system problems using basic knowledge and maintenance manuals or similar documents.
• Assist in designing minor hardware modifications and software programs to maintain current aircraft configurations and improve simulator operability.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities.
• Monitor and track the repair status of inoperative equipment and record maintenance activity in the logistics management database, including work orders, repair actions, inventory transactions, and inventory record updates.
• Perform assigned site logistical control duties.
• Assist with training-device operation and DMO activities, including setup, power-on and power-off, daily operational readiness testing, and initialization.
• Recommend changes based on knowledge and experience.
• Use knowledge of simulator and aircraft systems to interpret advanced technical data.
• Interpret and work with computer systems using multiple operating systems.
• Assist in diagnosing computer and associated-equipment malfunctions and perform operability/readiness tests and repairs.
• Assist with systems interface and fault isolation.
• Apply fundamental troubleshooting procedures to computer interfaces and peripheral equipment.
• Interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic schematics and drawings, and create simplified versions.
• Conduct voice communications over phone, interphone, and radio circuits.
• Provide networking and information systems support for training devices and networks.
• Maintain good customer relations and ensure information flows within the technical organization.
• Comply with health, safety, security, and local base procedures.
• Implement basic modifications to existing simulators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED