Aircraft Simulator Technician

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Industry: Dept. of Defense

Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Duration: 6-month Contract to Perm

Salary: $35-$40/hr.

Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training.
• Minimum of 2 years direct simulator experience with at least 1 year of relative simulator experience per assigned location.
• Proficiency with all types of test equipment.
• Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least 1 type of simulator.
• Ability to perform in-depth analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.
• Demonstrated ability as the Technical Expert on at least one major simulator system (i.e. motion, visual, aircraft systems, etc.).

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced visual system troubleshooting and tuning, including experience with BARCO SIM7Q & F35 projectors, and Medallion 6000 visual systems
• A+ and/or Network+ accredited with a strong understanding of various computer network topologies and troubleshooting techniques
• Experience with S3000 and SIMXXI series simulators
• Simulator accreditation/certification with civil authorities such as FAA, CAA, etc.

Duties:

• Possess a basic understanding of Windows 2000, XP, and Windows 7 operating systems
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Diagnose and correct complex problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize a maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight on all simulators.
• Perform visual alignments.
• Run and evaluate required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approval Test Guide (ATG)/ Qualification Test Guide (QTG) tests.
• Assist Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Perform refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Learn and comply with the quality management system.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.

EOE/ADA

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