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Supervisor, Flight Training Devices

Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

FlightSafety International is recognized globally as the premier professional aviation training company, focusing on supplying flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to a wide range of clients including commercial airlines, government entities, and military organizations. Serving aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories, FlightSafety International operates the largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and delivers award-winning maintenance training. The company runs several Learning Centers and training sites across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom, cultivating a robust environment dedicated to advancing pilot, technician, and aviation professional skills through cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive instructional programs.

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Job Requirements

  • bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred or an associates degree (AA/AS) from a college or completion of a civilian/military school program or certification
  • seven (7) years’ experience, including electronics technology, avionics or related civilian/military technology
  • experience supporting full flight simulators and/or FTDs
  • ability to monitor configuration control and inventory management
  • ability to implement work methods and procedures
  • knowledge of ITAR and export control laws
  • capability to supervise technical staff
  • strong communication and safety awareness skills

Job Qualifications

  • bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred or an associates degree (AA/AS) from a college or completion of a civilian/military school program or certification
  • seven (7) years’ experience, including electronics technology, avionics or related civilian/military technology
  • knowledge of full flight simulators and/or FTDs support
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work well in teams
  • analytical thinking skills
  • detail oriented with high standards of quality
  • initiative and self-motivation
  • strong safety awareness
  • technical aptitude relevant to aviation and simulator technology

Job Duties

  • assist MFTD in supervising designated staff to ensure scheduling of the FTD(s) maintenance and/or regulatory qualification events with Center Manager or Customer Support
  • oversee administrative procedures to include review/approval of time sheets, vacation schedules, disciplinary actions, etc. in accordance with FlightSafety International policy
  • monitor configuration control of the FTD to ensure that it accurately represents the modeled aircraft
  • monitor spares and support equipment inventory management and control to ensure proper support of full-working Simulator(s) systems
  • provide MFTD 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 Technician and Lead Technician
  • 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
  • identify, communicate and address areas of safety risk, adhering to the processes related to company SMS goals
  • provide safety training and supervision to assigned technical personnel

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location