Flight Simulator Technician Apprentice

Company Description:

LOFT is a full-motion flight simulation training center for professional pilots. We've been around for 20 years, teaching tens of thousands of pilots how to fly CE500, CE525, and CE560XL series airplanes.

Responsibilities:

Performs maintenance functions of full flight simulators, flight training devices, cockpit procedure trainers, and associated support devices in order to meet pilot training, maintenance training, and FAA regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Understanding of Windows operating systems.
• Confidence in disassembling, repairing, and reassembling equipment.
• Troubleshooting and repairing low voltage systems. Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• General knowledge of UNIX operating systems and C/C++ programming languages is desirable.
• Diagnose and repair standard desktop computer components.

You will learn;

• To correct and identify discrepancies by troubleshooting electronic, hydraulic, visual, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Install, replace, clean, repair, and service various equipment including visual generation/display systems, computer networks, motion systems, electronic circuit boards, computers, and circuits.
• Perform periodic maintenance and diagnostics on computer and peripheral equipment. Operate and maintain electronic test equipment.
• Accomplish pre-flight, morning readiness, and FAA certification checks.
• Accomplish software archiving functions.
• Utilize simulator software utilities to troubleshoot simulator system discrepancies.

About LOFT, and who we're looking for;

For the past 20 years, LOFT has been providing experienced flight instruction to pilots of all backgrounds. As the company continues to grow, we strive to provide a relaxed and enjoyable setting for all of our customers and employees. Our goal is to find a qualified candidate, who's also a good culture fit for our small and growing company.