Technician CLM Simulation Systems

Flightsafety International • Broken Arrow, OK

98d

About The Position

Sets up, Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies Hydraulic and Electric Control Loading and Motion Systems in aircraft light simulators.

Requirements

• Grade 8: AS in Electronic Technology or equivalent Military training and or 1 year simulation experience.
• Grade 9: AS in Electronic Technology or related field, and or equivalent military/civilian training with a minimum of two years' experience.
• Grade 10: AS in Electronic Technology or related field, and or equivalent military/civilian training with a minimum of four years' experience.
• Grade 11: Associate degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school and a minimum of eight years' experience in the 'II' technician position.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Visual Studio, Beyond Compare, DOS, UNIX and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of power monitoring equipment and bus/disturbance analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring kits and assembling the Power Distribution and Motion Control cabinets in accordance with related drawings; installing all internal cabling, and connecting incoming power to ensure proper operation of all safety circuits.
• Performs mechanical setup of the flight controls in accordance to aircraft specific information. Makes adjustments to linkage and aircraft components to ensure travels are met without obstruction or causing damage to cockpit equipment or personnel.
• Analyzes the mechanical aspects of the control loading and motion systems to identify interference and friction issues to ensure the system operates safely.
• Coordinates with software engineers to ensure operational software loads are installed, correlated to the specific system, and are the correct version.
• Coordinates with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure proper installation and operation of flight controls and motion system electrically and mechanically.
• Performs setup and calibration of flight controls and motion systems for specific aircraft types to ensure proper operation and safety.
• Provides training and guidance to less experienced technicians.
• Can work solo on projects that require modifications or upgrades.
• Responsible for maintenance of the motion and control loading systems to ensure they are ready for use and safe.
• Troubleshoots, isolates, and repairs or replaces electrical components pertaining to the control loading and motion systems.
• Sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life cycle tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
• Uses specific mathematical skills to find voltage, current and resistance (Ohm's Law); find frequency, compute amplifier gains, and utilize various formulae required for accurate analysis of electronic circuitry at the component level.
• Analyzes and interprets flight test data and appropriately translates the data for proper setup of flight controls.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Assists with simulator decabling, disassembly, preparation for shipment and on site installations.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees