Simulator Technician I

Flight Simulator Technician I 
 

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact maintaining and repairing flight simulators in accordance with FAA requirements and exacting company standards. The Flight Simulator Technician will be working under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor.

GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a career in a rewarding profession.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Flight Simulator Technician, you will ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Flight Simulator Technicians joining the team to provide entry level preventive maintenance and repair of flight training devices.

HOW A FLIGHT SIMULATOR TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Under the direction of a senior technician or supervisor, maintain Training Devices, ensuring they are ready for training use. Performing preventative maintenance functions. Conducing troubleshooting and corrective maintenance activities on training devices. Performing training device updates (Software and Hardware).

• Corrects identified discrepancies by troubleshooting electronics, computers, computer networks, visuals, pneumatics, and mechanical systems to component level.

• Installs, replaces, cleans, repairs, and services various equipment including visual generation/display systems, computers, computer networks, motion systems, electronic circuit boards, and circuits to component level.

• Operates and maintains PC’s, and various other host and satellite computers and networks.

• Performs periodic maintenance and diagnostics on computer and peripheral equipment.

• Accomplishes general inspections, pre-flight readiness, and post-flight checks.

• Accomplishes software archiving functions.

• Practices safety conscious behaviors in all processes and procedures.

• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment and conducting routine inventory updates.

• Participate in technical training as necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Associate Degree or technical training, or work/military experience

• Required Experience: 1+ years of relevant work experience

• Required Technical Skills:

  • Knowledge of computer hardware, network technologies and applications.

  • ​Proficiency in MS software applications including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Internet and database applications.

  • Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.

  • Ability to operate and maintain common hand tools and test equipment.

  • Ability to assess, troubleshoot, and fix equipment failures in a timely fashion.

• Clearance Level: Must pass background check for Naval Air Station Access.

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work with internal and external individuals from different disciplines and different levels of training.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to provide great customer service in a military environment.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Ability to take direction from senior technicians and supervisors.

  • Excellent organizational skills

• Location:  Milton, FL

• Citizenship: US Citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: 401K with company match, this is a Part-Time role
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.

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