Flight Simulator Technician

This Technician position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement governed in accordance with the UA/IBT Flight Simulator Technicians Agreement. The department operates 24/7/365 and Technicians have a seniority based bid schedule with rotating days off.

Job overview and responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of Flight Simulation Training Devices used in pilot training
• Includes Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) prefights, tests and inspection, discrepancy troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, fabrication, repair and overhaul on FSTD’s and sub-systems
• Additional duties also include maintenance of simulated aircraft systems, test and inspection of equipment to circuit board and component level hardware used in the maintenance and repair of FSTD equipment at the Denver Flight Training Center
• FSTs shall perform Qualification Test Guide (QTG) testing as required to maintain FSTD’s to their FAA Qualification Level
• Runs diagnostics and uses results for isolation of problems
• Repairs and aligns visual display systems
• Performs functional testing of control loading systems and can repair or adjust system to FAA standards
• Uses all available data and sources to verify simulated systems operation. Assist in identifying update requirements
• Works with minimum supervision. Produces results to a consistently high standard
• Follows established OSHA and EPA guidelines and insures that the workplace is maintained in a clean and safe condition
• Works well with all levels of management
• Consistent in maintaining required documentation. Provides accurate and timely updates

• High School Diploma/GED or education equivalent
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
• Completed US military or commercial electronics program or 2 years or more of simulator maintenance technician experience
• Must be capable of determining the status of a device through the use of diagnostics and standard troubleshooting techniques and to make appropriate corrections and repairs
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with Uniteds Policies and guidelines
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Preferred