Technician CLM Simulation Systems

Purpose of Position

Sets up, Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies Hydraulic an Electric Control Loading and Motion Systems in aircraft light simulators.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring kits and assembling the Power Distribution and Motion Control cabinets in accordance with related drawings; installing all internal cabling, and connecting incoming power to ensure proper operation of all safety circuits.
• Performs mechanical setup of the flight controls in accordance to aircraft specific information. Makes adjustments to linkage and aircraft components to ensure travels are met without obstruction or causing damage to cockpit equipment or personnel. Analyzes the mechanical aspects of the control loading and motion systems to identify interference and friction issues to ensure the system operates safely.
• Coordinates with software engineers to ensure operational software loads are installed, correlated to the specific system, and are the correct version.
• Coordinates with electrical and mechanical engineers to insure proper installation and operation of flight controls and motion system electrically and mechanically. Should have the ability to work unsupervised for most aspects of job duties.
• Performs setup and calibration of flight controls and motion systems for specific aircraft types to ensure proper operation and safety.
• Can work solo on projects that require modifications or upgrades. These can be done in plant or in the field.
• Responsible for maintenance of the motion and control loading systems to ensure they are ready for use and safe.
• Troubleshoots, isolates, and repairs or replaces electrical components pertaining to the control loading and motion systems. Removes, bench tests, reinstalls and operates the part, ensuring all indications and functions are in accordance with applicable technical specifications.
• Sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life-cycle tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
• Uses specific mathematical skills to find voltage, current and resistance (Ohm’s Law); find frequency, compute amplifier gains, and utilize various formulae required for accurate analysis of electronic circuitry at the component level.
• Analyzes and interprets flight test data and appropriately translates the data for proper setup of flight controls.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Assists with simulator decabling, disassembly, preparation for shipment and on site installations.
• Domestic and international travel required.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both 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 alertness and safe manner.

Minimum Education

• AS in Electronic Technology or equivalent Military training and/or 1-year simulation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies

• Accountability - Shows up to work as scheduled, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work, both independent and team projects.
• Adaptability- Quickly modifies behavior to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or work environment. Approaches change as opportunities for learning and development.
• Results Oriented - Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them by ensuring that they and others stay focused on the objective and perform in accordance with clear expectations.
• Teamwork - Cooperates and collaborates with all teammates to achieve common goals by sharing information or expertise; working together to solve problems in a positive manner while valuing the contributions of others.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Basic computer operation, software setup, networking, electronic testing equipment (Multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and power supplies), hand tools (drills, air tools, torque wrenches, force gauges), soldering equipment and crimping tools. A strong mechanical inclination recommended.

Should be familiar with the following test equipment for grades 10/11: Power monitoring equipment and bus/disturbance analyzers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to read, speak, or write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Able to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group presentations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Able to apply concepts of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and move up to 2500 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.