Simulator and Information Technology Technician
Job Description
- Job code: 009697
- Pay grade: F
- Pay type: Nonexempt/hourly
General summary
Installs and maintains specialized aviation training equipment and information technology hardware and software for the College of Aviation.
Major duties
- Calibrates, maintains and repairs flight simulators, ensuring their reliability and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Operates electronic and fabrication equipment to manufacture or repair parts for flight simulators.
- Maintains all documentation necessary to validate simulator operations and meet regulatory requirements.
- Installs and maintains computer hardware and software for faculty, staff and instructional laboratories.
- Supervises instructional laboratories.
- Hires, trains and evaluates performance of part-time staff.
- Collaborates with the Office of Information Technology to plan and maintain network access.
- Researches and recommends additions or upgrades to technology hardware and software.
Minimum qualifications
Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.
Required education
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Required experience
- Two years’ relevant experience.
- Supervisory or lead experience.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Required other
- Relevant industry certification.
Physical requirements
Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
Working conditions
Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.
Revised: 2017-07-27
This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.