The Lead Simulator Technician is responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements and company standards as established by the Simulator Quality Management System (SQMS) for flight training devices (FTDs). Oversee a team of Simulator Technicians. Help to escalate and delegate daily problems as they arise. Act as the primary point of contact for the team. May also make mechanical modifications, updates and repairs to enhance the performance of the FTDs
Vista America, an operating partner of Vista - the world's leading global business aviation company - has established a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- The Lead Simulator Technician successfully completes diverse tasks of the job; applies and enhances knowledge and skill in both usual and unusual issues; may need some guidance in addressing unusual situations.
- Mentors and trains Simulator Technicians
- Interfaces with various functions
- Organizes and prioritizes staff resources
- Oversees projects assigned to Simulator Technicians
- Maintains simulator quality by enforcing quality policies & procedures
- Collaborates and communicates effectively
- Perform standard Simulator support activities
- Perform configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper post- change operation.
- Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace most of the Simulator and FTD electrical and sub system components and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
- Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations
- Demonstrate familiarity with governing regulations for the proper operation of all FTDs, the facility, and the safe employment of personnel.
- Able to accomplish basic tasks associated with the Qualification Test Guide (QTG)
- Demonstrate knowledge of all Simulator Support, Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs), and related documentation.
- Make recommendations concerning needed parts, acquisitions, or other material used for FTD repair and support.
- Report any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and/or building as per company Safety Management System (SMS) directive.
- Demonstrate familiarity with Learning Center daily department operations and applicable procedures
Knowledge & Skills
- Accountability: Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
- Communication: Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening carefully to ensure information is understood.
- Approachability: Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
- Teamwork: Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
- Analytical Thinking: Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
- Detail Oriented: Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Initiative: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
- Safety Awareness: Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; upholds safety standards.
- Self-Motivated: Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
- Technical Aptitude: Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred.
- 3+ years of relevant experience – can include civilian or military electronics, or related technical experience.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
- Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
- Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
- Knowledge in analog and digital theory.
- Computer literate (PC and/or computer mainframe/architecture).
- Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and suite.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Vacation aligned with office employees
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.