About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

The Simulator Maintenance Technician III at MacDill KC-46 ATS is responsible for providing guidance and training to all aircrew training system maintenance personnel in the maintenance and operation of flight simulators, cockpit procedures trainers, part task trainers, and associated equipment; and assisting maintenance personnel in solving difficult equipment malfunctions. 

In the absence of a Manager, directs and monitors all activities of maintenance technicians on assigned shift.   

Assists the Maintenance Manager with the formulation of work plans and schedules.  Also, coordinates training of maintenance personnel; and assists in developing and monitoring scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, test, and alignment procedures. 

Conducts formal classroom and on-the-job training for Aircrew Training System (ATS) maintenance personnel on the theory, maintenance, operation, repair, inspection, assembly and installation of flight simulators, cockpit procedure trainers, and computer based training systems.  This equipment includes digital computers, motion systems, visual systems, and special test equipment. 

Presents training material in sufficient detail to allow simulator maintenance technician trainees to become proficient in circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and correcting malfunctions in all aircrew training device systems. 

Demonstrates proper system test and calibration techniques/procedures utilizing manufacturers’ specifications and/or applicable aircraft operating manuals, in order that maximum fidelity of the simulation equipment is maintained. 

May be required to be called in for problem situations arising on shifts other than shift currently assigned. 

May work on irregular shifts to attain the maximum utilization of assigned flight simulators and provide practical training for maintenance personnel. 

Travels, as required. 

• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a civilian or military basic electronics program are required. 
• BSEE or BSME degree is highly desired. 

• Three to five years’ experience as a Flight Simulator Technician or equivalent is desired, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex non-routine problems on flight simulation equipment, including digital and analog hardware, and motion systems.   

  Experience in conducting practical training in checking, repairing, and calibrating critical solid-state devices is required. 

Morally and ethically influence others to successfully achieve program goals. 

Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English. 

Display excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Demonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision and be able to effectively assist/lead other personnel. 

Display ability to exercise good judgment and to assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of work. 

Display ability to repair, overhaul, rebuild, align, and adjust complete multi-systems. 

Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of all major units of the complete multi-system to achieve operating specifications. 

Demonstrate working knowledge of basic aerodynamics, radio navigation, and other aircraft-related systems.   

Possess and maintain extensive practical knowledge of the theories and practices of electronic circuits, computer theory, hydraulic or pneumatic control and power systems, and many other areas covering a wide range of system applications. 

Possess a basic knowledge of mathematics, including trigonometry, to calculate power relationships, signal phasing, etc.  

Display ability to interpret drawings for multi-system complexes.  

Identify and isolate malfunctions of complete multiple integrated systems and determine the methods of repair.  

Currently possess, or demonstrate the ability to obtain, a SECRET clearance. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to sit, use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The teammate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  The teammate must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

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.