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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
Reviews simulator engineering specifications, malfunction documents, Auto flight system test requirements, Auto flight related test data, and aircraft wiring diagrams and schematics, plus all additional Autoflight related aircraft specific data.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Designs and implements Auto flight simulation software and integrates the software with that of the other engineering disciplines such as flight, engines, systems, navigation, and visual systems.
- Integrates Auto flight software with control loading and motion software and hardware.
- Develop complete Auto flight system test program and prepare Auto flight system customer test plans.
- Prepares customer test guide for the Auto flight system per specifications.
- Performs standardized checkout procedures.
- Understand and develop full Flight Director and Autopilot models and control laws.
- Transforms engineering flow diagrams into high order computer language and working Auto flight system models.
- Conducts Auto flight system tests under supervision of an experienced Auto flight engineer.
- Use pictures-to-code tools to develop software models.
- Directs all aspects of Auto flight tests under the supervision of Lead Engineer or Group Leader.
- Work with other engineering departments to ensure the AutoFlight simulation meets all test requirements.
- Participates in on-site qualification process of simulator
- Interface with customers to complete Auto flight system testing and correct any discrepancies in Auto flight system simulation.
- Presents periodic informational reviews to the functional and project management.
- Works with other engineering departments, Program Managers and others to affect an integrated total simulation smoothly and efficiently.
- Works with customers to complete Auto flight system testing and correct any discrepancies in Auto flight system simulation.
- Perform general software troubleshooting and debugging.
- Perform simulator upgrades, modification, and or changes.
Minimum Education
Level I–Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Preferably Computer Engineering, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level II– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Preferably Computer Engineering, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering; and two years related experience preferably in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.
Level III– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Preferably Computer Engineering, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering; and four years related experience preferably in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.
Level IV– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Preferably Computer Engineering, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering; and six years related experience preferably in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.
Level V– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Preferably Computer Engineering, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering; and ten years related experience preferably in simulation; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and expertise for this level usually results from internal progressive experience. However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.
Minimum Experience
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Languages: FORTRAN and C required. Assembler, C, C++ recommended.
Operating Systems: Microsoft, UNIX required; OS32 recommended.
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Language Skills
Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
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.
