Flight Simulation Technician I - Part Time

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ-along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations-Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

The Opportunity

The Part-Time Flight Simulation Technician I (Tech I) provide support services, technical expertise, and team skills necessary to maintain the high quality performance of the Flight Simulation and Training Device (FSTD), Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), Immersive Training Device (ITD), and Extended Reality (XR) training and research inventory at the Daytona Beach campus. Provides supervision, mentoring, training, and tasking of part-time technical staff to maintain and assure fleet compliance with regulatory requirements and pilot training needs. Participates in the design/development, acquisition, relocation, installation, operation, and maintenance of training resources and the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) network, as well as the upkeep and improvement of the FAA approved Simulator-Quality Management System (S-QMS).

Required Education and Qualifications:

This position requires an Associate's degree in one of the following areas of study: Avionics Technology, Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology, Software Engineering Technology, or Network Systems Technology. In addition, it requires a minimum of three years working with integrated Flight Simulation and Training Devices (FSTDs).

A minimum of one year of OEM TYPE SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE in the engineering and technical support of FSTDs and Distributed Flight Simulation Networks may be substituted for the Associate's degree requirement.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310886. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter

Full Resume

Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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