Simulator Maintenance Technician II

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 
• Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun! 

SUMMARY 

Applies comprehensive knowledge and experience to solve complex or system problems:  those typically solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. The Shift Supervisor may review work for general compliance with accepted practices.  May also provide technical guidance and instruction to Technician 1.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Other duties maybe assigned.  

• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems:  those typically solved by properly interpreting maintenance manuals or similar documents. 

• Receives limited technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician and work is reviewed for specific compliance with accepted practices and work assignments. 

• Provides technical guidance to Technician 1.   

• Proficient in the use of diagnostic programs, interpretation of results and use of program listings to isolate faults.  

• Ability to write machine language diagnostics and capable of interpreting and working with computer systems utilizing operating systems.   

• Must possess skills to perform calibrations, adjustments and tests on electronic equipment; analyze operation, verify discrepancies, isolate malfunctions and replace defective components used in installed devices; test and repair linear computing elements, phase inverters and operational amplifiers.  

• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities.   

• Diagnose malfunctions of analog/digital data computers and associated equipment and performs operability/readiness tests and repair.   

• Perform systems interface/fault isolation.   

• Apply fundamental troubleshooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers; interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics and drawings and make simplified versions.   

• Possess proficiency in the use and operation of test equipment to perform pre- and post-operational test on installed equipment to perform preventive maintenance using preventative maintenance cards and instruction books.   

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Implement basic modifications to existing simulators. 

• Must be able to work overtime as required. 

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   

Compliance with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper classification and marking of all information and materials, in any form, produced by the incumbent. Shall be assigned specific responsibility for Information Security by immediate supervisor or department management. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. Incumbent shall execute company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any controlled information. 

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. 

Education and/or Experience 

Position requires a Technical College Degree with 2 years of related experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of full flight simulators or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electromechanical, computer, aviation or simulation technology and/or hands-on related work experience in the maintenance and operation of full flight simulators that total a minimum of 4 years.  2 years of related experience may substitute for absence of Technical College Degree 

Language Skills 

Basic communication skills. 

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents. 

Mathematical Skills 

Basic math skills. 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, fractions, percentages and ratios to practical situations. 

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.  

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

N/A 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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. 

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds over head.  

• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.  

• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under the device.  

• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment. 

• Must be able to distinguish colors.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Shop floor environment.  Reasonable noise levels. 

• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure. 

• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, loud noises. 

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. 

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 hrops@caemilusa.com