• Provides legendary service to users of the Flight Operations Training Center by maintaining all equipment used is in optimum condition ensuring efficient operation. Maintains required forms, records, and equipment logs.

Additional details:

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Were committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

• Perform operational checks and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is in proper working order and troubleshoot, repair and/or replacement of all Training devices as well as their associated equipment
• Align and calibrate Training devices and their associated equipment to maintain equipment operating requirements
• Run automatic and manual Test Guides on all Devices, interpret and present results to FAA inspectors
• Modify/Manufacture existing hardware on training devices to ensure compliance with FAA requirements
• Stay current on the contents in Corporate Field Service Bulletins and Engineering Change Orders
• Collaborate with Company and/or Vendor&39;s technical personnel in developing new and or modified equipment design applications
• Participate in Acceptance Testing of new or modified devices
• Maintain required forms, records and equipment logs
• Complete all assigned training
• Maintain clean and safe workplace
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee&39;s Leaders

• Must be highly organized, motivated, and capable of working with a minimum of supervision
• Must have ability to work under tight time constraints
• Excellent communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills required to communicate in person, via telephone or in writing
• Must be open minded while working within regulatory constraints
• Ability to prioritize job tasks a have a sense of urgency
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work well with others as part of a Team, professionally interact with other departments, labor groups and possess the ability to handle complex issues
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently
• Must be able to analyze problems and make sound decisions
• Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Electronics, Avionics, or related Technical Degree or Certificate, or equivalent military training

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Flight Simulator Technician and/or software/hardware manufacturing, avionics maintenance/operation, or comparable formal electrical/mechanical technical training.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Flight Simulation equipment and their maintenance and regulatory requirements

• Required: Must possess a current valid drivers license issued in the United States
• Preferred: Valid Passport

• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
• Must have the ability to use hand tools and test equipment
• Must be able to read and accurately apply technical documents, use a computer monitor frequently, understand office procedures, and follow instructions
• Ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Ability to work shifts based on seniority within the collectively bargained agreement, which can include days, night, weekends, and Holidays and overtime when needed
• Ability to travel both domestically and/or internationally may be required

Pay & Benefits:

Pay of $45.90 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits youll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a 1] for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10 of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Planu2014when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You&39;ll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more benefits youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*The pay amount doesnt guarantee employment for any particular period.

**401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plans vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.

***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.