Simulator Support Shop Student Worker

As part of the Liberty University School of Aeronautics (LUSOA) team, Student Workers will work in the Simulator Support Shop to serve flight training customers, complete daily simulator flight checks, complete weekly cleaning on simulators, assist with simulator maintenance, and complete a variety of assigned tasks. Other projects may include, but are not limited to, 3D printing, computer building, and fabrication. Student Workers will work at a university computer in a shop environment with other simulator technicians. Successful applicants will serve with a positive manner and exemplify Christian workplace values.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Completing daily flight checks on the simulators.

2. Serving flight customers by troubleshooting simulator problems.

3. Cleaning simulators weekly and as needed.

4. Answering phone calls to serve customers in flight training.

5. Building computers for various functions.

6. Completing and reviewing accurate paperwork for maintenance and checks completed on simulators.

7. Updating simulator databases monthly.

8. Using 3D printing skills to create parts for simulators and computers.

9. Maintaining organization in the storage closet and throughout the shop.

10. Keeping student and instructor briefing rooms neat and stocked with appropriate supplies.

11. Maintaining awareness of simulator schedule throughout shift.

12. Opening and/or closing the simulator shop.

13. Assisting in moving equipment between simulator bays and classrooms.

14. Completing all other duties as assigned.

Additional information may be found here

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Eligibility for the Federal Work Study program (through Financial Aid).

2. Eligibility for a TSA-approved airport badge.

3. Basic computer skills.

4. English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Private pilot's certificate.

2. Previous customer service experience.

3. Current Liberty University School of Aeronautics student (though all majors welcome).

4. Familiarizationwith Microsoft Office Suite.

5. Knowledgeof business telephone etiquette.

6. Knowledgeor experience with flight simulators.

7. Intermediate or advanced computer skills.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.