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About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Provides the necessary hands-on software expertise to clear MACARs, simulator write-ups, perform modifications and upgrades, and other software related configuration efforts for all sites in the assigned region. Resides in one of the predesignated regional locations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and clear MACAR's, fix or repair as possible
• Reviews simulator engineering specifications, malfunction documents, test requirements, related test data, and aircraft wiring diagrams and schematics, plus all additional related aircraft specific data.
• Designs and implements simulation software across all disciplines such as flight, engines, systems, navigation, and visual systems.
• Repairs software for control loading and motion software and hardware.
• Run and repair quality test guides across all aircraft and simulation systems.
• Performs standardized checkout procedures.
• Transforms engineering flow diagrams into high order computer language and working system models.
• Work with other engineering departments to ensure the simulation meets all test requirements.
• Interface with customers to complete quality testing and correct any discrepancies in simulation.
• Works with other engineering departments, Program Managers and others to smoothly and efficiently effect an integrated total simulation.
• Perform general software troubleshooting and debugging.
• Occasionally perform simulator upgrades, modification, and or changes.
• Provide software configuration control and generate backups for the Host, IOS, DCLS, DMS, AIC Miscellaneous Systems and others as required.
• Coordinate hardware and software repairs, fixes, modification, updates, and changes with the Production Engineering Group as required.
• Perform software engineering and configuration management to ensure continuity between the training center and the customer, FVS and manufacturer.
• Travel, shift work, and special work hours may be required to accomplish some of the above tasks.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with internal and external customers
• Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and / or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
• Able to adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alternes and safe manner.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Computer Engineering, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities