Simulator Technician I at General Dynamics Information Technology – Milton, Florida

USA FL Milton - 7433 USS Ranger Street (FLC133)
Full time
RQ217108
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Technical Support Services

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Flight Simulators, Group Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Simulations, Technical Support
Certifications:
None
Experience:
1 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

Simulator Technician I

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact maintaining and repairing flight simulators in accordance with FAA requirements and exacting company standards. Flight simulator technician Is will be working under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor. Essential elements of the job include performing preventive maintenance on flight simulation training devices (FSTDs), computer and network troubleshooting/repair and multichannel visual system tuning. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a career in a rewarding profession.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Flight Simulator Technician, you will ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on flight simulator technicians joining the team to provide entry level preventive maintenance and repair of flight training devices, their computers, networks and visual systems under the supervision of a senior technician.

HOW A FLIGHT SIMULATOR TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Under the direction of a senior technician or supervisor, maintain Training Devices, ensuring they are ready for training use. Performing preventative maintenance functions. Conducing troubleshooting and corrective maintenance activities on training devices. Performing training device updates (Software and Hardware).
• Corrects identified discrepancies by troubleshooting electronics, computers, computer networks, visuals, pneumatics, and mechanical systems to component level.
• Installs, replaces, cleans, repairs, and services various equipment including visual generation/display systems, computers, computer networks, motion systems, electronic circuit boards, and circuits to component level.
• Operates and maintains PC's, and various other host and satellite computers and networks.
• Performs periodic maintenance and diagnostics on computer and peripheral equipment.
• Accomplishes general inspections, pre-flight readiness, and post-flight checks.
• Accomplishes software archiving functions.
• Practices safety conscious behaviors in all processes and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment and conducting routine inventory updates.
• Participate in technical training as necessary.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Associate Degree or technical training, or work/military experience
• Required Experience: 1+ years of relevant work experience
• Required Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of computer hardware, network technologies and applications.
  • Proficiency in MS software applications including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Internet and database applications.
  • Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.
  • Ability to operate and maintain common hand tools and test equipment.
  • Ability to assess, troubleshoot, and fix equipment failures in a timely fashion.
• Clearance Level: Must pass background check for Naval Air Station Access.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to work with internal and external individuals from different disciplines and different levels of training.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to provide great customer service in a military environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to take direction from senior technicians and supervisors.
  • Excellent organizational skills
• Location: Milton, FL

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $34.72 - $46.98. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA FL Milton

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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