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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
FlightSafety International, the global leader in aviation training and simulation, is seeking a Field Service Technician with strong electromechanical skills. This role supports the installation, integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced flight simulator visual and display systems at customer sites worldwide.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Use electronic and electromechanical test equipment to diagnose system issues, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Install, align, calibrate, and integrate electromechanical hardware, including motion systems, actuators, cabling, and mechanical interfaces.
• Document and track issues, coordinating resolutions with engineering, customer service, production, and quality teams.
• Develop and execute detailed electrical and electromechanical test procedures.
• Communicate effectively through written and verbal updates, reports, and technical summaries.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the customer and the company.
• Demonstrate professionalism and support a cooperative team environment.
• Maintain control of export-restricted materials and ensure security of proprietary information.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain reliable attendance and safe work practices.
• Position requires heavy travel.
Minimum Education and Experience
Associate degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or related field; or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Hands‑on experience installing and troubleshooting electromechanical or high‑tech systems
• Preferred certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Microsoft, UNIX familiarity
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; ability to solve technical problems with minimal standardization
• Excellent communication skills and customer‑service mindset
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.
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This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.
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