SIMULATOR TECH I

Nova Technologies, an Employee-Owned Engineering Company•Abilene, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Support C-130J MATS training operations at Dyess AFB by maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, and documenting training-device systems. As a Simulator Technician I, you'll perform routine technical work using established procedures and technical data while developing proficiency across device systems and subsystems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of related experience may substitute for the absence of a technical college degree. May substitute with equivalent military or additional related experience.
Ability to use technical manuals, diagrams, electrical schematics, test equipment, and maintenance procedures to perform routine technical work and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting at least 40 pounds overhead, climbing into simulator or aircraft cockpit areas, and stooping, bending, or crawling around training devices.
CompTIA Security+ certification
DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or technical college education in electronics, avionics, simulation systems, information systems, or a related technical field.
Experience supporting aircraft training devices, simulators, electronics maintenance, networking/information systems, inventory control, or military aviation training environments.
Experience with EDMS or comparable maintenance and inventory-management systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare, operate, and support C-130J MATS training devices for student and instructor use, including setup, readiness testing, initialization, DMO activities, and mission support.
Troubleshoot routine initialization, operational, electronic-circuit, and equipment issues using maintenance manuals, technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, system readiness testing, pre- and post-operational checkouts, basic simulator modifications, and parts replacement under established procedures and technical guidance.
Document maintenance and repair activity in EDMS, including work orders, repair actions, equipment status, off-site repairs, and calibration requirements.
Support inventory accountability by receiving, storing, issuing, marking, packaging, shipping, inspecting, and tracking parts, supplies, and equipment.
Provide basic networking/information-systems support on training devices and networks and communicate through phone, inter-phone, and radio circuits as required.
Follow site safety, technical, operational, and program procedures and develop proficiency across assigned device systems and subsystems.