Cirrus Aircraft
Alcoa, Tennessee
Simulator Technician 1 - Overnight
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- Location
- Alcoa, Tennessee
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $71,386 - $107,099/yr
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Apply on
- careers-cirrusaircraft.icims.com
About this role
The Flight Simulator Technician performs complex maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, and modification of Cirrus Aircraft's Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD), including Full Flight Simulators (FFS), Fixed Training Devices (FTD), and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD) to ensure continued operation with minimum downtime while maintaining qualifications under 14 CFR Part 60 and CS-FSTD(A) regulations as well as operation and maintenance goals. Additional projects may include design or experimental modifications. The Flight Simulator Technician adheres to Cirrus Aircraft Simulator Quality Management System (SQMS) and Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) Policies.
- Performs
preventive maintenance following the manufacturer’s schedule and
procedures. - Performs
corrective maintenance using basic troubleshooting skills and guidance
from senior technicians. - Performs
power-up and power-down procedures as required. - Follows
company procedure to maintain inventory records up to date. - Provides
customer service support in a timely and professional manner. - Performs
housekeeping tasks as necessary to maintain highest quality and
presentation of the training devices. - Works
proactively in a team environment performing timely pre-flights,
corrective, and preventive maintenance on the company’s training devices. - Interfaces
directly with Cirrus customers and instructors to resolve maintenance and
equipment performance-related issues. - Operates
Quality Test Guides (QTG), including evaluating, annotating, filing, and
organizing presentation of QTG test results. - Performs
installation and testing of new, modified, and repaired equipment. - Offers
suggestions and champions initiatives to improve training equipment
performance and reliability. - Ensures
FSTD training devices are ready for training at scheduled times with the
correct software and hardware configurations. - Follows
company procedures and tools to keep documentation of all maintenance
actions in the appropriate records. Records and tools include but are not
limited to: daily communication, including email, compliance documents,
simulator management system, QTG records system, inventory database, and
work history logbooks. Provide equipment status reports as required and
requested. - Contributes
to the success of Cirrus Training Center and the Flight Simulator Operations
department objectives. - Effectively
monitors and communicates the status of all equipment currently in
operation, undergoing maintenance, repair, and/or modification, using
Cirrus available tools. - Executes
simulator diagnostics using software and utility tools provided by the
simulator manufacturer. - Must
be flexible and willing to work any shift required by the Cirrus Vision
Center operation, including weekends, nights, and holidays. - Other
duties as assigned.
- AS Degree or above in Electronics, Avionics, A&P Certificate, Computer science, engineering or similar technical discipline, 2 Year Vocational Technical Education certificate in Electronics, Avionics, A&P Certificate, Computer science, engineering or similar technical discipline, or 2 Years Military experience and training related to Electronics, Avionics, A&P Certificate, Computer science, engineering or similar technical discipline required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 3 years of equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 0 to 1 years direct flight simulator technical support
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
- Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
- 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
- PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
- Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
- Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
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