Entry Level Flight Simulator Technician UAV simulators Liwa Airbase

CAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flight training company is seeking an Entry Level Flight Simulator Technician at Liwa Airbase, UAE. Recent graduates with degrees in engineering or related fields are encouraged to apply. The role involves technical support for flight simulators, troubleshooting issues, and fostering a safety-oriented culture. Candidates must be UAE Nationals and possess a valid driving license.

Qualifications

• UAE Nationals only.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Basic understanding of programming languages.
• Knowledge of various aircraft types preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support technical and operational aspects of Flight Simulator.
• Diagnose and resolve simulator issues.
• Provide technical training to other technicians.
• Support compliance and environmental activities.

Skills

Customer orientation

Electronic systems knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Basic networking knowledge

Education

Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computers, Mechatronics or Aviation

Job description

About This Role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Entry Level Flight Simulator Technician to join our dynamic team at Liwa Airbase. In this role you will develop your skills and grow into a Simulator Engineer contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of our UAV simulators. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring smooth, efficient and top‑quality operations at our state‑of‑the‑art training center.

We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to help us achieve CAE’s goal of delivering world‑class flight simulator training. As part of CAE’s vision to be the global training partner of choice you will contribute to enhancing safety, efficiency and readiness across all aspects of our training center operations.

This role is perfect for recent graduates with Engineering degrees or those with other engineering qualifications and some work experience. Based at Liwa Airbase you’ll need a driving license and be comfortable with your commute or willing to relocate closer to the airbase.

Key Tasks

• Support all technical and operational aspects of the Flight Simulator Training Devices
• Attend flight crew and maintenance calls; perform daily readiness support flyouts as required; perform scheduled preventative maintenances as well as running Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) where required.
• Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve complex training device issues and AOGs.
• Identify recurring issues and work to pursue permanent solutions.
• Seek and make improvements to procedures related to various training device maintenance tasks.
• Through coaching and mentoring provide on‑the‑job technical training to other technicians that will foster the professional development of all personnel.
• Work with the specialists on complex issues that require extensive testing, troubleshooting, research and design.
• Assure maintain and support the FSTD operations Management System including implementation and adopting processes and procedures as deemed required.
• Perform minor software, hardware and/or CDB updates when required.
• Maintain, keep track and request consumable items and tools required to perform the PMTs and Daily Readiness.
• Support logistics duties including yearly inventories, rearrangement of stores, packing preparation for shipping, etc.
• Pursue knowledge and skills to strive to become a technical expert in one or more simulator systems (i.e. Visual Motion Flt Controls, etc.)
• Foster a workplace culture that is consistent and aligned with the overall organizational culture that emphasizes the mission, vision, guiding principles and values of the organization.
• Paramount importance to occupational Safety and Health in the workplace and associated metrics.
• Support compliance and environmental activities aligned with CAE Management System and Global Environmental policies.

Qualifications and skill set requirements

• You will hold a Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computers, Mechatronics or Aviation Field
• Candidates must be UAE Nationals
• Excellent knowledge of the English language (read, spoken and written)
• Highly customer oriented with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the customer.
• Basic knowledge or understanding of networking, operating systems and programming languages.
• Knowledge of various aircraft types preferred.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driving License

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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Required Experience

IC