About FlightSafety InternationalFlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and othe
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Senior Deskside Support Technician
Job Description:

About FlightSafety International


FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.


Purpose of Position

The Senior Deskside Support Technician is a member of an onsite technical team who provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 IT Support and works directly with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This is a predominantly hands-on, customer-facing role, supporting the senior leaders with a high level of autonomy.


Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Perform Tier 2 and Tier 2 escalations to vendors or internal departments and work with the other parties to resolve issues to the satisfaction of the customer with limited supportive guidance

  • Provide excellent IT concierge support to senior leaders by fulfilling requests, troubleshooting, and resolving intermediate and advanced issues both remotely and onsite

  • Analyze and diagnose problems, and link them to underlying issues and symptoms to determine a solution

  • Troubleshoot, install, repair, upgrade, and configure a variety of issues autonomously, including but not limited to hardware, printing, imaging, and software issues

  • Write technical documentation to communicate “How To” instructions

  • Coordinate hardware procurement for business leaders and employees through approved company processes to support appropriate IT requirements and facilitate hardware RMA process with OEM via applicable warranty

  • Develop technical knowledge of each system within the company portfolio and develop specialized knowledge of certain nominated areas

  • Maintain current and accurate hardware inventory list for IT equipment

  • Maintain adequate knowledge of operating systems and application software used to provide a high level of support

  • Support the indirect development of others; Train and cross-train team members as assigned; Lead by example and help support others through training, feedback, and encouragement

  • Consistently execute deskside support responsibilities promptly; look for ways to improve results 

  • Navigate relationships through rapport and a proven track record of meeting customer needs

  • Display control and flexibility in complex or stressful situations; understand how to reprioritize requests to deliver results 

  • Work to understand customer needs and provide recommendations to get ahead of potential issues 

  • Participate in special projects as assigned

  • Travel when required.


Job Requirements:
Minimum Education
  • Associates degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum Experience
  • 5+ years of customer-facing deskside support experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Excellent technical knowledge of PCs and desktop hardware.
  • Working technical knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and standards.
  • Window Desktop Operating Systems
  • Strong knowledge and experience troubleshooting Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to operate various desktop technology tools, components, and peripheral accessories
  • Basic knowledge of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and the associated network protocols and concepts
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on common goals to achieve mutually beneficial results
  • Be accountable and responsible for the accuracy and completeness of assigned work and results
  • Ability to overcome obstacles and handle requests promptly
  • Prioritize and manage workload and communicate issues clearly
  • Exhibit the ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Must be a critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
  • Exhibit effective verbal and written communication skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Company Details
FlightSafety International
3100 Easton Square Place
Suite 100
Columbus, Ohio 43219 USA
www.flightsafety.com/
94 Open Jobs Available
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier aviation training organization. More than 75,000 pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals train with us each year. We dedicate ourselves to the safe operation of aircraft through our comprehensive...

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, 401k, Life, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability for Full Time positions.

Supported Manufacturers:
Aerospatiale, Airbus, Beechcraft, Bell, Bombardier, British Aerospace, Cessna, Dassault Falcon, Embraer, Fairchild Dornier, Gulfstream, Hawker, Honda Aircraft, IAI, Leonardo, Piaggio, Pilatus, Saab, Sikorsky

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Job Info
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
FlightSafety International
3100 Easton Square Place
Suite 100
Columbus, Ohio 43219 USA
www.flightsafety.com/
94 Open Jobs Available
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier aviation training organization. More than 75,000 pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals train with us each year. We dedicate ourselves to the safe operation of aircraft through our comprehensive...

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, 401k, Life, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability for Full Time positions.

Supported Manufacturers:
Aerospatiale, Airbus, Beechcraft, Bell, Bombardier, British Aerospace, Cessna, Dassault Falcon, Embraer, Fairchild Dornier, Gulfstream, Hawker, Honda Aircraft, IAI, Leonardo, Piaggio, Pilatus, Saab, Sikorsky

Supported Models:

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