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Old 01-10-2009, 07:47 PM
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OK. I have searched high and low for this, hopefully someone can help.
I am looking at possibly getting into the simulator technician industry.
Anyone have any ideas?
Seems there is always a posting for them at FSI, CAE,...
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Are there specific schools for it? Where do I start?
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Old 01-11-2009, 05:49 AM
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I would be alot of them are internal hires... or you just apply. Most of these types probably have some sort of background in computers, electronics, etc.
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Old 01-11-2009, 10:26 AM
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Herc is right. You're basically the Maytag man 90% of the time. Then all of a sudden, three instructors from three different sims are calling at once for seperate problems!All the guys at my sim facility seem to like it.
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Something I found out last year when I was going thru E170 initial at FSI STL was that each sim has to have a "preflight" done by a tech each morning to certify that it is up to FAA standards...... I found that quite interesting.
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Yep. From having two flashlights up front a POM/AFM, and the fire extinguishers, it's gotta be just like the plane. Doesn't have to "feel" like the plane, but nonetheless.
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Old 01-29-2009, 05:41 PM
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Short Bus,

Check out www.simtechonline.com

That should point you in the right direction. I'm a sim tech and this site will answer all your questions.
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