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Field Service Representative - FAA Academy

Job Details

Oklahoma City, OK

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Troubleshoot and maintain TSS hardware components
    • Fault isolate/replace displays/monitors, and computer equipment/peripherals, e.g., hard drives, video cards, desktops/laptops, printers, etc. as necessary
  • Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve software problems
    • Perform step-by-step procedures for acquiring and installing software upgrades and patches
    • Evaluate local conditions and make proper decisions in conjunction with the Contractor’s TSSC
    • Load operating systems and applications as required
    • Update existing software and site data as required
  • Perform start-up and shut-down procedures
  • Perform system back-up procedures
  • Train FAA personnel on TSS maintenance and operation
  • Operate TSS for proficiency, recurrent. and qualification training
  • Brief FAA and Contractor management on simulator performance and utilization
  • Develop and maintain site simulator utilization reports reflecting frequency and type of training done
  • Backup and manage scenario data
  • Act as a Pseudo Pilot when needed (the TSS Pseudo Pilot simulates aircraft movement at an airport and engages/communicates with an ATCT controller as a pilot.)
  • Tower Simulation Scenario development:
    • Determine step-by-step procedures for building scenarios
    • Incorporate the training objectives into the development of the training scenarios
    • Create scenarios at the request of the FAA with minimal assistance
    • As requested, train personnel to create and maintain scenarios.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of computer hardware and operating system software similar to, or more complex than the ATC Simulation Systems (Tower and Radar)
  • Minimum of four (4) years of FAA or US Military operational ATC experience, or a minimum of four (4) years of combined FAA and US Military operational ATC experience, or a degree in Air Traffic Control or Air Traffic Management from the Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). List of approved AT-CTI colleges and universities can be found at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/students/schools/ 

DESIRED:

  • Proactive, self-motivated individual
  • Ability to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage work time effectively
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • As a member of the Adacel team and the training team at your location, this position should work well with others and be proficient at conflict resolution.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Certification Requirements: As required for Remote Pilot Operations 

OTHER:

  • Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
  • Potential for Teleworking: No
  • Travel: Less than 20% 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to use simple hand tools.
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. without restriction.
  • Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movement. 
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