Supervisor, Flight Training Devices

Purpose of Position

The Supervisor, Flight Training Devices (SFTD) is responsible for assisting the MFTD in managing the maintenance and daily operational readiness of Flight Training Devices, and supervising FTD staff at one or more Center(s).

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist MFTD in supervising designated staff to ensure scheduling of the FTD(s) maintenance and/or regulatory qualification events with Center Manager or Customer Support
• Oversee administrative procedures to include review/approval of time sheets, vacation schedules, disciplinary actions, etc. in accordance with FlightSafety International policy.
• Monitor configuration control of the FTD to ensure that it accurately represents the modeled aircraft.
• Monitor spares and support equipment inventory management and control to ensure proper support of full-working Simulator(s) systems
• Provide MFTD with recommendations concerning replacement of antiquated equipment and/or necessary upgrades, and modifications.
• Ensure, through assigned staff, that software and hardware modifications to FTDs are approved and coordinated with designated Simulator Qualification Technician and Lead Technician.
• Develop and implement work methods and procedures for inspections, operations, calibration, maintenance, modification of FTDs, regulatory requirements and related equipment in accordance with applicable corporate Quality Operating Procedures (QOP).
• Accountable for the compliance with ITAR and Export Control Laws.
• Identify, communicate and address areas of safety risk, adhering to the processes related to company SMS goals.
• Provide safety training and supervision to assigned technical personnel.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four- year college or university preferred or an Associates degree (AA/AS) from a college or completion of a civilian/military school program or certification

Minimum Experience

• Seven (7) years’ experience, including electronics technology, avionics or related civilian/military technology; or equivalent direct support of full flight simulators and/or FTDs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Accountability - Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
• Communication - Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening carefully to ensure information is understood.
• Approachability - Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Teamwork - Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
• Analytical Thinking – Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented – Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Initiative – Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
• Safety Awareness – Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; upholds safety standards.
• Self-Motivated – Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude – Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.