Flight Simulation Technician
Embry‑RiddleAbout the role
Job Description
The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Flight Simulation Technician to join the Flight Department in Prescott, Arizona. This position plays a critical role in supporting the university's world-class flight training program by ensuring the reliability, functionality, and operational readiness of flight training devices and simulation technologies.
The Flight Simulation Technician provides hands-on technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, programming, configuration, and calibration of flight simulators and related systems. Working closely with the Manager of Flight Simulation and other technical staff, this role contributes directly to student learning by maximizing simulator uptime and ensuring a high-quality training experience.
This position is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys problem-solving, technology, and aviation. Successful candidates will have a strong aptitude for computer systems and mechanical troubleshooting, along with a willingness to learn emerging technologies including virtual reality, mixed reality, and simulation-based training systems.
Key Responsibilities
Flight Simulator Maintenance & Technical Support
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hardware, software, and operational issues affecting flight training devices and simulator systems.
Collaborate with the Flight Simulation Manager and technical team to identify and resolve discrepancies reported by instructors and students.
Perform preventive maintenance, system updates, calibration, and configuration of simulation equipment.
Update navigation databases and maintain certified flight training devices in accordance with operational requirements.
Support Aviation Learning Center (ALC) simulation activities, virtual reality applications, and simulator training initiatives.
Maintain a high level of simulator availability by responding quickly and effectively to technical issues.
Technology, Documentation & Training Support
Develop and maintain technical documentation, forms, instructional materials, and interactive media resources for simulator operations.
Assist with training instructors and staff on flight simulator functionality, operational procedures, and best practices.
Support implementation and use of emerging technologies including VR, MR, AR, data visualization, and other interactive training tools.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to simulation technology and training effectiveness.
Student, Faculty & Visitor Engagement
Provide technical support and guidance to flight instructors, students, and university staff utilizing simulation equipment.
Lead tours of the simulation facility and explain simulator capabilities, technologies, and training functions.
Answer technical questions from visitors, university personnel, and tour groups as directed by simulation management.
Promote a positive and professional experience for students and visitors interacting with the simulation department.
Facility & Operational Support
Monitor simulator facilities to ensure equipment remains clean, functional, and presentation-ready.
Clean simulator components, windscreens, and training areas as necessary to maintain professional appearance standards.
Assist with maintaining a safe training environment and ensuring compliance with applicable TSA and university requirements during tours and visitor activities.
Provide support for special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
About us
For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agenc
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