Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Flight Simulation Systems Technician

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHuntsville, AL, USA$95k - $110k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of direct experience in flight simulation maintenance, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems, or tactical systems support.
Previous aviation military training is highly valued in lieu of a degree.
Hands-on experience configuring flight simulators, operating an Instructor Operator Station, and performing maintenance and load testing on military diesel tactical generators.
Must possess a CompTIA Security+ CE certification or be willing to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment.
Must have an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary onsite technical authority and operator for the FLRAA MV-75 simulation environment, ensuring operational readiness of simulation enclaves, tactical host computers, and facility power and HVAC systems.
Perform daily system initialization, readiness testing, and visual display calibration; operate the Instructor Operator Station to support military aircrews during training events.
Isolate hardware and software faults down to the Line Replaceable Unit level and coordinate with engineering reach-back teams for complex repairs.
Receive, verify, and upload OEM software updates and patches; ensure successful installation, conduct operational checks, and confirm functionality in the simulation environment.
Assist the Program Office in overseeing the prototype-to-Flight Training Device transition by reviewing OEM upgrade plans, engineering changes, and technical documentation.
Support the Program Office and training team during testing, troubleshooting, and validation events to verify upgrades achieve concurrency with actual aircraft configurations.
Execute scheduled Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services and monthly load-bank testing on the facility's dedicated military 10K diesel generator.
Conduct physical inventories of Government Furnished Equipment and submit required maintenance and discrepancy reports.
Conduct onsite maintenance using Program Structure Documents developed by Bell, CAE, and TRU Simulation, supporting all maintenance components documented in manuals and provided documentation.
Plan for personnel at the facility to be trained on device architecture and device maintenance theory.
Integrate with the FLRAA Program Office team to review documentation, conduct procedures, assist with parts integration, support device tear-down and packing, and perform other device-related tasks.
Host distinguished visitors, external stakeholders, and Program Office personnel, and conduct site tours covering simulator operations, facility capabilities, and the FLRAA MV-75 Virtual Prototype.

Salary Range: 95000 to 110000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arnsenal)

Aether Aerospace is seeking a Flight Simulation Systems Technician to serve as the primary onsite technical authority and operator for the FLRAA MV-75 simulation environment. You will ensure maximum operational readiness of simulation enclaves, tactical host computers, and facility power and HVAC systems. This position will require on-site/in person support at the Redstone Test Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Simulator Operations: Perform daily system initialization, readiness testing, and visual display calibration. Operate the Instructor Operator Station (IOS) to support military aircrews during training events.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Isolate hardware and software faults down to the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level. Coordinate with engineering reach-back teams for complex repairs. May be required to Act as the onsite executor for system modifications by receiving, verifying, and uploading software updates and patches sent from the OEM. Ensure successful installation, conduct operational checks, and confirm functionality within the simulation environment

VP to FTD Upgrade Support: Assist the Program Office in overseeing the prototype-to-FTD transition. Review OEM-presented upgrades plans, engineering changes, and technical documentation. Support the PO and training team during testing, troubleshooting, and validation events to verify the OEM’s upgrades achieve concurrency with actual aircraft configurations.

Generator Support: Execute scheduled Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and monthly load-bank testing on the facility's dedicated military 10K diesel generator.

Logistics: Conduct physical inventories of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and submit required maintenance and discrepancy reports.

CLS shall conduct the Maintenance onsite using the Program Structure Documents developed by Bell, CAE and TRU Simulation. CLS shall support all Maintenance components documented in Maintenance and Operations Manuals and provided documentation. CLS shall plan to have proper personnel at the facility trained on device architecture and device maintenance theory. CLS team members will be integrated into the FLRAA Program Office team and will be expected to support various activities such as reviewing documentation, conducting procedures, assisting with parts integration into the devices, supporting the tear-down and packing procedures, as well as other various tasks related to the devices.

VIP Hosting & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary facility host for distinguished visitors (DVs), external stakeholders, and Program Office personnel. Conduct site tours covering simulator operational basics, facility capabilities, and a general overview of the FLRAA MV-75 Virtual Prototype.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance

Education and Years of Experience: 5+ years of direct experience in flight simulation maintenance, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems, or tactical systems support.

Military Equivalency: Previous Aviation Military training highly valued in lieu of a degree

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience configuring flight simulators, operating an IOS, and performing maintenance/load testing on military diesel tactical generators.

Certifications: Candidate must possess a CompTIA Security+ CE, or be willing to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

About the Company

Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Aether Aerospace is developing a personal eVTOL aircraft called Project Aether that uses a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system and aims to achieve FAA MOSAIC certification. The aircraft uses batteries for hovering and hydrogen fuel cells for cruise, with the cells recharging the batteries in flight, to offer more than 250 miles of range. It features a tandem tilt-wing with eight ducted fans, fly-by-wire controls, and a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute for safety. The company targets two markets: individual owners who can store the aircraft in a two-car garage for about $195,000, and flight centers that would buy fleets of 10–20 aircraft to rent to Sport Pilots, supported by hydrogen fuel, maintenance, and a booking platform, with the goal of bringing a certificated, on-demand personal air vehicle to market and scaling through fleet-based services.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2026

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