ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform simulator maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Conduct daily pre-flight and preventive maintenance tasking.
- Work with the Simulator Team to solve complex problems.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve maintenance issues with devices in a timely manner.
- Understand and adhere to quality and regulatory requirements, including FAA Part 60.
- Ability to perform and accomplish tasks associated with the Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
- Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory responsibilities include that of Simulator Student Worker employees.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Four-year college degree or technical school with a concentration in any of the following: aeronautics, technology, computer science, computer programing, or engineering; or a combination of three (3) or more years education and experience, including experience in a maintenance role, civilian/military electronics/avionics, or related technical or maintenance experience. Well-developed communications skills. Must hold at least a private pilot certificate with an instrument rating.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Computer and scheduling skills.
Problem Solving
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- Required to travel to local and campus locations.
- May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
- Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
- Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.
Driving Requirements
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Time Type Full time
Location Onsite
Pay Range
Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.
The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
$45,000.00 - $55,000.00
