Simtek: Where to Find Commercial and Military Flight Simulator Displays in the U.S.
- ccowley
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When you’re building or sustaining a flight training device, the display system is one of the first things instructors and pilots notice—and one of the fastest ways a simulator can go down if the supply chain fails.
Whether it’s a commercial airliner trainer or a military training device, you need display hardware that is:
reliable under constant training cycles
consistent across devices and fleets
supportable long after “normal” electronics would be obsolete
backed by a team that can respond quickly when training is on the line
That’s why more programs are looking to Simtek as the U.S. source for commercial and military flight simulated displays—and the integration support that goes with them.
One U.S. Partner for Simulated Displays Across Platforms
Simtek supports a wide range of simulator display needs, from commercial glass cockpit environments to ruggedized military trainer applications. Our customers come to us when they want a supplier that understands:
training-device duty cycles (not “typical” use)
integration realities (mechanical, electrical, software interfaces)
sustainment planning (spares, repairs, obsolescence)
the speed and accountability required by primes and integrators
If you’re trying to simplify your supply chain and reduce integration risk, having a U.S.-based partner who speaks “simulator” is a major advantage.
Why Simulated Displays Are Different Than Normal Displays
In the real world, aircraft displays see a controlled operating environment and relatively predictable use. In a simulator, displays often experience:
long daily operating hours
frequent power cycles and resets
heavy instructor interaction and repeated scenarios
higher exposure to maintenance touch labor
tight uptime requirements tied directly to training schedules
That’s why “close enough” consumer electronics don’t cut it for most professional training devices. Simulator displays must be selected and integrated with durability, availability, and maintainability in mind.
What You Get When You Source Displays Through Simtek
1) Practical, program-ready options
We help match the display solution to the training objective—so you’re not overspending or under-spec’ing.
2) Integration support that reduces risk
A display isn’t just a screen. It’s mounting, connectors, power architecture, cooling/thermal considerations, signal interfaces, and long-term serviceability. Simtek supports the full picture so your install goes smoother and acceptance is less painful.
3) Sustainment mindset from day one
Programs live longer than product cycles. We think in terms of:
repairability
spares strategy
form/fit/function continuity
managing obsolescence before it becomes schedule impact
4) U.S.-based responsiveness
When training is down, you don’t want to wait through slow time zones and long communication chains. Simtek is in the U.S., and we move like it.
Commercial + Military: Same Need, Different Constraints
Commercial and military programs often share the same goal—reliable, repeatable training—but differ in constraints like ruggedization expectations, configuration control, and sustainment pathways.
Simtek is built to support both worlds:
Commercial training devices that require consistency, maintainability, and long-term parts availability
Military training systems where durability, program discipline, and responsiveness are non-negotiable
Regardless of platform, we approach display sourcing and integration with the same mindset: keep training online and keep the experience consistent.
If You’re Looking for Simulator Displays in the U.S., Start Here
If you’re a prime, integrator, or simulator operator looking for commercial or military flight simulator displays in the United States, Simtek is the place to start.
We’ll help you:
identify the right display approach
align it with your fidelity and budget targets
support integration and sustainment
move quickly without sacrificing quality
Because at the end of the day, the mission is simple: keep pilots training.
