Simulator Technician - UAV Simulators Liwa Airbase

CAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Simulator Engineers to enhance operations at a UAV training center. This dynamic role involves supporting flight simulator devices, ensuring their efficiency and reliability. You will be integral in troubleshooting complex issues, performing preventative maintenance, and providing technical training to fellow technicians. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. If you are passionate about aviation technology and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with flight simulators and technical support.
• Strong knowledge of electronics and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support technical and operational aspects of flight simulator training devices.
• Identify and resolve complex training device issues.

Skills

Flight Simulator Operations

Troubleshooting

Technical Training

Customer Service

Computer Networking

Software Changes

Technical Documentation

Education

Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics

Degree in Electrical, Computers, Mechatronics, or Aviation Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About This Role

We are excited to invite Simulator Engineers to join us in supporting the UAV simulators located at Liwa Airbase. In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in ensuring smooth, efficient, and top-quality operations at our training center.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about helping 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.

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 maintenance, 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 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 of, 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, Flight Controls, etc.).

• Workplace Culture / Health and Safety / Environment:

• 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.

• Have at least 3 years of work experience with flight simulators.

• Excellent knowledge of the English language (read, spoken, and written).

• Highly customer-oriented with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.

• Skilled working knowledge of computer mainframe/architecture, networking, operating systems, and programming languages. Ability to make minor software changes.

• Proficient technical background (Hardware and Software) and familiarity with Flight Simulator technical issues across all systems, specifically: motion, visual, avionics, dynamics of flight, aircraft systems, etc.

• Proficient knowledge of various aircraft types preferred.

• Proficient understanding of aircraft and training device terminology.

• Good understanding of Defense synthetic training.

• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

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.

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.

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.

Required Experience:

IC