Alaska Airlines · 13 hours ago
Simulator Engineer
Renton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $173K/yr
2+ years expAlaska Airlines is a company dedicated to creating an airline people love. They are seeking a Flight Simulator Engineer to provide support and expertise in Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs), ensuring their availability and resolving complex technical issues to meet training objectives.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Assists with 24/7 Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) engineering coverage and supports / resolves FSTD discrepancies through troubleshooting and repair utilizing fault finding techniques
Partners with SIM Engineers in conducting regulatory compliance testing and preventative maintenance procedures
May assist in conducting training and technical assistance to other Sim Dept. personnel
Assists Engineers with FSTD modifications to meet current training needs, enhancing FTSD capability and reliability
Ensures the FSTDs are configured to reflect the Alaska fleet
Establishes simulator process improvements to reduce training interruptions, discrepancies, and down-time
Able to fly the simulated aircraft (FSTD)
Supports preventative maintenance procedures and updates on the FSTDs
Utilizes existing computer-based tools and utilities to improve FSTD maintainability and availability of the FSTDs to overcome obsolescence maintenance issues or updates
Provides input into pre-flights and other testing of the FSTDs
Act as a subject matter expert to provide 24/7 Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) engineering coverage and support / resolves complex FSTD discrepancies through troubleshooting and repair utilizing fault-finding techniques
Conducts regulatory compliance testing and preventative maintenance procedures
Provide training and technical assistance to other Sim Dept. personnel
Assists Senior Engineers with FSTD modifications to meet current training needs, enhancing FTSD capability and reliability
With minimal direction from leadership, exercise considerable judgment to ensure the FSTDs are configured to reflect the Alaska fleet
Establishes simulator process improvements to reduce training interruptions, discrepancies, and downtime
Able to fly the simulated aircraft
Make recommendations with regard to preventative maintenance procedures and updates on the FSTDs
Utilizes existing computer-based tools and utilities to improve FSTD maintainability and availability of the FSTDs to overcome obsolescence maintenance issues or updates
Supports pre-flights and other testing of the FSTDs
As the lead subject matter expert, ensures the availability of Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs) meet the requirements provided in 14CFR Part 60 and are configured to reflect the current (ASA) fleet
Supports the ASA, FAA-approved, 14 CFR Part 121 flight training program
Exercise considerable latitude and initiative to provide technical support to the department by applying engineering, experience, logic, reasoning, and ingenuity in a systematic effort to bring closure to complex problems
Make decisions on the evaluation of major updates to enhance and develop department technical infrastructure and capabilities
Reviews and supports other senior engineering team members to bring resolution to defined, complex training problems in a cost-effective and prompt manner
Advises on the repair and modification of existing hardware to overcome obsolescence
Interprets complex engineering data
Review initial simulator update concepts before implementation
Leverages knowledge and expertise in the following engineering areas: Electronic engineering – addresses complex linear and digital circuits. Software engineering – addresses complex software solutions across multiple platforms, utilizing multiple software languages. Aeronautical engineering – understands and addresses the physics of aviation science. Avionics engineering – addresses simulation concepts based on avionics interfacing. Hydraulic and mechanical engineering – addresses closed-loop control systems and mechanical principles. Visual database management - coordinates the description, labeling, logging, and organization of source data relevant to the design, requirements, construction, and review of visual databases. Pilot – understands and addresses aircraft procedures, aircraft systems, flight principles, and handling
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or an additional two years of simulator engineering experience in lieu of this degree
Understanding of electronic engineering with complex linear and digital circuits
Working knowledge of aeronautical principles with the ability to identify root cause of Qualification Test Guide (QTG) issues
Competence in a selection of pilot skills for aircraft procedures, aircraft systems, flight principles, and aircraft/ simulator handling characteristics
Understanding of computer engineering, with hardware/software across two fields of knowledge, in addition to a thorough understanding of a single computer/simulator software operating system/language
Understanding of the compliance obligations of Part 60 based on the Quality Management System in place (QMS)
Understanding of vendor drawings, including wiring diagrams, system diagrams, and complex aircraft data
Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening)
Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
2 years of simulator engineering or related industry experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline, or an additional 2 years of training or related experience instead of this degree
In-depth understanding of electronic engineering with complex linear and digital circuits
In-depth understanding of aeronautical knowledge and complex Qualification Test Guide issues (QTG)
In-depth understanding of pilot skills for aircraft procedures, aircraft systems, flight principles, and aircraft/ simulator handling characteristics
In-depth understanding of computer engineering, with hardware/software knowledge across multiple platforms in addition to a thorough understanding of computer/simulator software operating systems and languages
Understanding of the compliance obligations of Part 60 based on the Quality Management System in place (QMS)
Understanding of vendor drawings, including wiring diagrams, system diagrams, and complex aircraft data
Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening)
Detailed oriented and highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
4 years of flight simulator engineering or related industry experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or an additional 2 years of training or related experience in lieu of this degree
Ability and willingness to work in a 24/7 operation
Understanding of the following engineering areas: Electronic Engineering - complex linear and digital circuits, Aeronautical - complex qualification test guide issues (QTG), Avionics Engineering - simulator concepts based on avionics interfacing, Pilot - aircraft procedures, aircraft systems, flight principles, and handling characteristics, Hydraulic/Mechanical Engineering - closed loop control, motion systems, and mechanical principles, Computer Engineering – hardware/software knowledge across multiple platforms and software operating systems and languages
Working knowledge of visual image generators and visual display systems
Understanding of compliancy obligations of Part 60 based on the Quality Management System (QMS)
Understanding of vendor drawings, including wiring diagrams, system diagrams, and complex aircraft data
Detailed understanding of FSTD software utilities
Ability to function effectively without assistance or direction and manage to work independently according to established policies and procedures
Ability and willingness to learn new engineering tasks beyond current skill level and to undertake new tasks without direction
Ability to find alternative solutions to overcome problems
Ability to implement complex hardware and software engineering updates to support configuration requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
Company
Alaska Airlines
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