Simulator Engineer

Alaska Airlines • Honolulu, HI

224d • $68,400 - $157,350

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Flight Simulator Engineer to join the team to provide support and expertise in Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs). This role supports the FSTDs, allowing Alaska Airlines to meet its current and future training objectives, and ensures their availability by applying engineering, experience, logic, reasoning, and ingenuity in a systematic effort to bring closure to complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an additional two years of simulator engineering experience in lieu of this degree.
• Understanding of electronic engineering with complex linear and digital circuits.
• Working knowledge of aeronautical principles with the ability to identify root cause of Qualification Test Guide (QTG) issues.
• Competence in a selection of pilot skills for aircraft procedures, aircraft systems, flight principles, and aircraft/simulator handling characteristics.
• Understanding of computer engineering, with hardware/software across two fields of knowledge, in addition to a thorough understanding of a single computer/simulator software operating system/language.
• Understanding of the compliance obligations of Part 60 based on the Quality Management System in place (QMS).
• Understanding of vendor drawings, including wiring diagrams, system diagrams, and complex aircraft data.
• Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).
• Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of simulator engineering or related industry experience.
• In-depth understanding of electronic engineering with complex linear and digital circuits.
• In-depth understanding of aeronautical knowledge and complex Qualification Test Guide issues (QTG).
• In-depth understanding of pilot skills for aircraft procedures, aircraft systems, flight principles, and aircraft/simulator handling characteristics.
• In-depth understanding of computer engineering, with hardware/software knowledge across multiple platforms in addition to a thorough understanding of computer/simulator software operating systems and languages.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists with 24/7 Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) engineering coverage and supports/resolves FSTD discrepancies through troubleshooting and repair utilizing fault finding techniques.
• Partners with SIM Engineers in conducting regulatory compliance testing and preventative maintenance procedures.
• May assist in conducting training and technical assistance to other Sim Dept. personnel.
• Assists Engineers with FSTD modifications to meet current training needs, enhancing FSTD capability and reliability.
• Ensures the FSTDs are configured to reflect the Alaska fleet.
• Establishes simulator process improvements to reduce training interruptions, discrepancies, and down-time.
• Able to fly the simulated aircraft (FSTD).
• Supports preventative maintenance procedures and updates on the FSTDs.
• Utilizes existing computer-based tools and utilities to improve FSTD maintainability and availability of the FSTDs to overcome obsolescence maintenance issues or updates.
• Provides input into pre-flights and other testing of the FSTDs.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous 401k match program.
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree