Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Life insurance
Job Description
FlightSafety International is recognized globally as the premier professional aviation training company, specializing in delivering comprehensive training services and state-of-the-art flight simulators to a diverse clientele including commercial airlines, government agencies, and military organizations. With an extensive footprint spanning the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom, FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators. The company offers expert training for pilots, aviation technicians, and various aviation professionals from over 167 countries and independent territories, making it a leader in the aviation training industry. FlightSafety’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its meticulous maintenance training programs and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred
- AA/AS from a college
- or completion of a civilian/military school program or certification
- Seven (7) years' related experience including: direct simulation technical support, fault analysis and repair of digital and analog FTDs and subsystems, or related experience
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of supervisory experience, including hands-on supervisory role of NAA certified full flight simulators, or related supervisory experience
Job Qualifications
- Ability to coordinate and manage staffing levels
- Experience in budget preparation and monitoring
- Skills in reviewing financial reports for cost control
- Competence in managing maintenance schedules and regulatory qualification events
- Leadership in overseeing administrative procedures consistent with company policies
- Expertise in planning and coordinating device maintenance functions
- Knowledge in inventory management and equipment control
- Proficiency in configuration control and accuracy assurance of training devices
- Ability to recommend equipment replacements and upgrades
- Capability to approve and coordinate software/hardware modifications
- Experience with project assistance and special assignments
- Familiarity with quality operating procedures (QOP) and regulatory compliance
- Understanding of ITAR and Export Control Laws
- Skills in safety training and personnel supervision
- Aptitude for identifying and managing safety risks
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Technical aptitude in simulation and related technologies
Job Duties
- Coordinate and manage department staffing levels with approval from the Center Manager
- Prepare, submit and monitor annual budget for department
- Review monthly revenue/expense reports and evaluate department expenses for cost control program implementation and tracking
- Manage designated staff to ensure scheduling of the FTD(s) maintenance and/or regulatory qualification events with Center Manager or Customer Support
- Oversee, or delegate (if applicable), additional administrative procedures including review/approval of time sheets, vacation schedules, disciplinary actions, etc. in accordance with FlightSafety International policy
- Plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate all training device maintenance functions and activities of department staff
- Oversee spares and support equipment inventory management and control to ensure proper support of full-working Simulator(s) systems
- Monitor configuration control of the FTD to ensure that it accurately represents the modeled aircraft
- Provide the Director of Simulator Operations with recommendations concerning replacement of antiquated equipment and/or necessary upgrades, and modifications
- Ensure, through assigned staff, that software and hardware modifications to FTDs are approved and coordinated with designated Simulator Qualification and Lead Technician
- Assist Director of Simulator Support with special projects, as required
- Develop and implement work methods and procedures for inspections, operations, calibration, maintenance, modification of FTDs, regulatory requirements and related equipment in accordance with applicable corporate Quality Operating Procedures (QOP)
- Accountable for the compliance with ITAR and Export Control Laws
- Provide safety training and supervision to assigned technical personnel
- Identify, communicate and address areas of safety risk, adhering to the processes related to company SMS goals
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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