Flight Simulator Technician/Electronics Technician

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Job Description

The Simulator Technician performs complex technical tasks, including preventative and corrective maintenance on flight simulators. Key responsibilities involve diagnosing and resolving simulator issues, utilizing maintenance management systems, conducting pre-flight and post-flight checks, performing visual alignments, and assisting with hardware modifications. The role requires a technical degree, at least three years of direct simulator experience, troubleshooting skills, proficiency with test equipment, and fluency in English and French. This position supports customer service and logistics, contributing to a safer, smarter world.
Must have:
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators.
  • Diagnose and correct problems on simulators.
  • Utilize maintenance management system.
  • Train technicians in basic skills.
  • Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks on simulators.
  • Perform visual alignments.
  • Run and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results.
  • Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
  • Comply with CAE quality management system.
  • Provide customer service support.
  • Perform logistics duties (parts received, repair, testing/validation).
  • Perform housekeeping functions for simulators.
  • Perform administrative tasks.
  • Support technical services group.
  • 2-year technical degree or equivalent training.
  • Minimum 3 years direct simulator experience.
  • Ability to troubleshoot to system level on multiple simulators.
  • Proficiency in using all types of test equipment.
  • Ability to use and interpret simulator diagnostics.
  • Ability to perform in-depth visual adjustment.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
  • Fluency in English and French.
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits

Job Details

About This Role

In this role, the Simulator Technician will be expected to perform complex but standard technical tasks including preventative and corrective maintenance work in office, on site, and in the field and may execute some design work.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
  • Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
  • Diagnose and correct routine problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
  • Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
  • Train technicians in basic skills.
  • Complete all designated training activities.
  • Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
  • Perform pre-flight and post flight on all simulators.
  • Perform visual alignments.
  • Run and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results.
  • Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
  • Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
  • Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
  • Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
  • Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
  • Perform administrative tasks as required.
  • Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Qualifications:

  • 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training.
  • Minimum of 3 years direct simulator experience with at least 1 year relative simulator experience per assigned location.
  • Ability to troubleshoot to system level on at least multiple types of simulators.
  • Proficiency in using all types of test equipment’s.
  • Ability to use and interpret all diagnostic available on multiple types of simulators.
  • Ability to perform preventive maintenance, pre-flight, and post flight checks on any simulator in the fleet.
  • Ability to perform in-depth visual adjustment and set-ups on at least 1 type of visual system.
  • Ability to assist with projects such as refurbishments and other hardware modifications.
  • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
  • Fluency in English and French.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com

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At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.


CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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