Staff Technician

FlightSafety International • Berkeley, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Technician provides advanced technical skills in support of Flight Training Device Technicians, and applies hardware and software expertise to maintain, modify, and/or repair Flight Training Devices.

Requirements

• Fifteen (15) years’ experience including electronics technology, avionics or related civilian/military technology; or equivalent direct support of full flight simulators and/or FTDs

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.
• 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.
• Monitor Simulator(s); performance and condition to ensure that equipment continues in compliance with governmental regulations.
• Able to accomplish scheduled portions of the Qualification Test Guide (QTG); check and mark test results; and participate in recertification procedures for the FAA.
• Demonstrate familiarity with governing regulations for the proper operation of all FTDs, the facility, and the safe employment of personnel.
• 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.
• 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.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
• This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.
• This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

What This Job Offers

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