Associate Technician

Purpose of Position

The Associate Technician maintains and /or repairs flight training devices (FTDs) in accordance with Regulatory Authority requirements and company standards.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• An entry level role, the Associate Technician uses basic understanding of the field to perform job duties and works directly with more senior Technicians. Work is closely observed and reviewed.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Minimum Education

• Associates degree in electronics from college or completion of an electronics technical school preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience, including civilian/military electronics, or related technical experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.