United Airlines

Staff Engineer – Flight Simulation Engineering

Posted on: 10 Oct 2021

Denver, CO

Job Description

Job Duties:

Design, development and modify computer software utilizing various programming languages.
Installation and checkout of new aircraft avionics and software simulated aircraft systems based on aircraft changes.
Develop concepts and techniques for use in upgrading or maintaining flight simulators
Develop alternate hardware solutions for obsolete component
Create and or modify technical documents related to flight simulators, computers, electronics and flight simulation technology such as electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and other commonly used documentation.
Technical interface with aircraft engineering, aircraft component manufacturers, flight simulator OEMs and flight simulator sub system manufacturers
Perform various software updates including loading aircraft common databases, aircrew Lesson Plans, Instructor Operating Station (IOS) pages and controls and simulated aircraft malfunctions.

Provide technical expertise during subjective and objective evaluations of flight simulators by the FAA.

Troubleshooting and resolving non- routine simulator operational discrepancies while working with Flight Simulator Technicians.
Usage of various types of diagnostic test and measurement equipment.
Participate in various department meetings providing technical and aircraft specific operational information relative to discrepancies and projects.

Required 

2 – year degree or higher in a related field and five years of Flight Simulator Technician experience or 5 years as a Simulator Engineer at a 121 or 142 operator or 4 year B.S. degree in a related field
Hands on experience or training in programming languages
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours in a 24/7 day a week operation including nights, weekends, and holidays
Successful track record of working independently as well as part of a team
Computer knowledgeable
Strong written and verbal communication
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

Understanding of computer simulation programming techniques, electronic and network theory.  
Knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, navigation systems, principles of aerodynamics and performance and handling characteristics of aircraft.
An understanding of Hardware and Software Integration (HSI) techniques.
Knowledge of FAA regulation 14 CFR Part 60 that governs Flight Simulators.
Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

United Airlines

Chicago, IL

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (formerly UAL Corporation) is a publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in the Willis Tower in Chicago. UCH owns and operates United Airlines, Inc. The company is the successor of UAL Corporation, which agreed to change its name to United Continental Holdings in May 2010, when a merger agreement was reached between United and Continental Airlines. Its stock trades under the UAL symbol.

To effect the merger, Continental shareholders received 1.05 shares of UAL stock for each Continental share, effectively meaning Continental was acquired by UAL Corporation; at the time of closing, it was estimated that United shareholders owned 55% of the merged entity and Continental shareholders owned 45%. The company or its subsidiary airlines also have several other subsidiaries. Once completely combined, United became the world's largest airline, as measured by revenue passenger miles. United is a founding member of the Star Alliance.

UCH has major operations at Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Guam, Houston–Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark (New Jersey), San Francisco, and Washington–Dulles. Additionally, UCH's United is the largest U.S. carrier to the People's Republic of China and maintains a large operation throughout Asia. UCH uses Continental's operating certificate and United's repair station certificate, having been approved by the FAA on November 30, 2011.

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