Senior Technician (PT)

FlightSafety • Atlanta, GA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician provides advanced technical skills in support of Simulator Operations, and applies hardware and software expertise to maintain, modify, and/or repair Flight Training Devices. The Senior Technician performs without assistance; is recognized as a resource to others; provides training and guidance to simulator technicians; focuses on complex issues. Has a familiarity with and ability to repair FSI simulators across all computer, motion and subsystem platforms.

Requirements

• Five years’ experience, including electronics technology, avionics or related civilian/military technology; or equivalent direct support of full flight simulators and/or FTDs.
• Accountability - Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
• Communication - Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening carefully to ensure information is understood.
• Approachability - Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Teamwork - Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
• Analytical Thinking – Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented – Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Initiative – Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
• Safety Awareness – Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; uphold safety standards.
• Self-Motivated – Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude – Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard Simulator support activities.
• Perform configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper post-change operation.
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace most of the Simulator and FTD electrical and sub system components and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
• Exercise judgment and independence in determining solutions to maintenance and repair problems.
• Able to accomplish basic tasks associated with the Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Use test equipment, support equipment and tools used on flight simulators, graphical flight simulators (GFSs) and associated electronics devices.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the advanced operating principles of simulator and FTD subsystems.
• Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with governing regulations for the proper operation of all FTDs, the facility, and the safe employment of personnel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Simulator Support, Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs), and related documentation.
• Make recommendations concerning needed parts, acquisitions, or other material used for FTD repair and support.
• Report any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and/or building as per company Safety Management System (SMS) directive.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Learning Center daily department operations and applicable procedures.

Benefits

• FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree