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We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description: Job Summary
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.
We’re 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.
Responsibilities
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'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's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Electronics, Avionics, or related Technical Degree or Certificate, or equivalent military training
Experience
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
Licensing/Certification
Required: Must possess a current valid driver’s license issued in the United States
Preferred: Valid Passport
Physical Abilities
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
Other Qualifications
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 you’ll 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 Plan—when 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'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 you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
- The pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period.
***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
08/18/2025
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