- The Simulator Engineer (P2): is responsible for 24/7 Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD) engineering coverage and resolves complex FSTD discrepancies through troubleshooting and repair utilizing fault-finding techniques. As an individual contributor, this role supports engineering activities for the FSTDs, allowing Alaska Airlines to meet its current and future training objectives.
- The Senior Flight Simulator Engineer (P3): is the subject matter expert in Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs). As an individual contributor, this role ensures their availability by applying engineering, experience, logic, reasoning, and ingenuity in a systematic effort to bring closure to complex technical issues. This Engineer also exercises considerable latitude and evaluates major updates to enhance and develop department technical infrastructure and capability and to overcome obsolescence issues.
- 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 characteristics.
- 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.
- 8 years of simulator engineering experience.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska 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
Simulator Engineer - Seattle, United States - Alaska Airlines
Description
Company: Alaska Airlines The Team:Our M&E team has earned the FAA's prestigious Diamond Award for almost 20 consecutive years -- the only major carrier to receive the award for as many years, and the most of any airline. From our parts warehouse to the maintenance hangar, our Ready, SAFE, Go mindset prioritizes safety in all that we do -- for our guests and coworkers. If you share our values to safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary:Alaska Airlines is seeking a Flight Simulator Engineer to join the team to provide support and expertise in Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs). This role supports the FSTDs, allowing Alaska Airlines to meet its current and future training objectives, and ensures their availability by applying engineering, experience, logic, reasoning, and ingenuity in a systematic effort to bring closure to complex technical issues.
Professional Level (P2)
Senior Level (P3)
Professional Level (P2)
Required
Professional Level (P3)
Required
Preferred
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range: $90,300-68,000.00 / year Pay Details:Simulator Engineer (P2): $90, $135,500.00
Senior Simulator Engineer (P3): $112, $168,000.00
Salary Details:Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don't typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards:Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Requisition Type: Management Location: Seattle Equal Employment Opportunity:We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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