Maintenance and Operator Instructor/Technical Writer

Summary 

Plans, creates, reviews, technical publications for flight simulators.  Writing duties require an extensive knowledge of electronics and techniques to properly address the technical and training aspects of the position.  

Responsible for conducting structured classroom instruction and simulator on the job training (OJT) for all aspects of operation and maintenance of the simulator and its associated equipment.  Evaluates and documents student performance.  Also functions as a Technical Advisor for solving broad technical problems.  Schedules all training activities. Answers complex technical questions escalated from team members/customers.  Maintains good customer relations.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Perform classroom and simulator OJT instruction on simulator daily operation (e.g., start up, shut down, DORT) and maintenance, including corrective and preventive maintenance. 

• Ensures the training includes the utilization of all documentation that will be available to the simulator maintainers including commercial manuals and engineering drawing. 

• Teach students to troubleshoot, repair, replace, tune and align simulator systems utilizing all diagnostics available. 

• Conduct proficiency assessments and document training in accordance with customer requirements. 

• Develop training materials, courseware and implements improvements in training that will provide the maintenance students with the necessary skills and knowledge factors to maintain the simulator to the contractual maintenance level. 

• Generally works in an unsupervised environment. 

• Activities guided by contract, standards, directives, policies and delivered technical maintenance documentation. 

• Provide technical input to technical writers and other subject matter experts (SMEs). 

• Interfaces with subcontractors to arrange maintenance training on equipment that they provide to ensure all simulator subsystems are included in the instructor operation and maintenance course of instruction.

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Associate degree or equivalent 

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with full flight simulators preferable in the operation and maintenance field. 

• Display a thorough understanding of simulator maintenance requirements. 

• Must be able to read drawings, schematics, plans and specifications. 

• Must develop all Maintenance related documents using in-house and/or vendor provided documentation. 

• Must develop all training materials using in-house and/or vendor provided documentation. 

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, include dynamic presentation skills. 

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated individuals with strong work ethic. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required 

• **The incumbent must be willing to travel worldwide 30-40% of the time. ** 

• Able to work flexible hours and overtime hours as needed. 

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills 

• Previous experience in developing and/or conducting simulator maintenance training is beneficial. 

• Prior experience with DOD contractor is preferred. 

Security Responsibilities 

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. 

Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment 

• The work environment characteristics described here are repr