Flight Simulator Technician – United Careers 2023


Website United Airlines

Position Summary:

The Flight Operations team includes aircraft pilots and pilot support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Runs diagnostics and uses results for isolation of problems to circuit board level
  • 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
  • Works well with all levels of management
  • Makes minor changes / corrections in visual environments to improve accuracy of presented scenes
  • Assist in identifying update requirements
  • Produces results of a consistently high standard
  • Able to perform software support tasks such as radio updates and instructor page generation
  • Helps generate procedures and keeps all others informed of maintenance activity
  • Understands source files and uses them for problem isolation
  • Provides accurate and timely updates
  • Performs FAA testing to insure simulator operation
  • Repairs and aligns visual display systems
  • Works with minimum supervision
  • Follows established OSHA and EPA guidelines and insures that workplace is maintained in a clean and safe condition
  • Consistent in maintaining required documentation
  • Supports and motivates others. Sets a positive example and is willing to support ‘On The Job Training’ in his/her specific skills
  • Understands appropriate regulations and circulars and their impact on simulation

Required Education & Experience:

  • Practical experience in computer languages and ability to generate, compile, link, and load source data for program changes, update all required radio navigation data, and instructor station controls
  • Understands theory of visual projection systems, image generating systems, and environment generation techniques
  • Must be capable of determining status of device through the use of diagnostics and standard troubleshooting techniques and to make corrections/repairs to board level
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum five years’ experience in maintaining simulators including computer, input/output devices, motion & control loading systems, visual systems & peripheral devices
  • If you have already accepted a position with the new United, you understand and agree to remain in the assignment previously agreed upon for a period of one year and understand that you will not be considered for other positions for at least one year
  • Understands application of aerodynamic data
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Must understand FAA testing requirements and be capable of performing all systems and flight test necessary to confirm simulator compliance