CC130J Simulator Technician

CAE; Town of Trenton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia is looking for a skilled technician to perform maintenance and repairs on flight simulators. The role requires a minimum of a 2-year technical education and offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working conditions. Candidates should have strong technical skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, and possess good customer service skills. Join us to support critical training for pilots and aircrew.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Attractive employee benefits

Recognition of initiatives

Qualifications

• On-aircraft or simulator experience considered an asset.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Physically able to perform manual labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems.
• Train technicians in basic skills.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Technical skills

Computer skills

Education

2-year technical post-secondary education

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

About This Role

All for being ready and resilient.

Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. As part of this team, you’ll develop and provide training, continually enhance program quality, and ensure seamless operations and service excellence, empowering pilots, aircrew, and mission-critical teams to excel when it matters most. Behind the scenes, you play a vital role in equipping them with the skills and readiness they need to succeed—through every moment, milestone, and mission. With a team that values growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose, CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to training create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.

Job Summary

You 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation

Required background, education & experience

• 2-year technical post-secondary education or equivalent related training
• On-aircraft or simulator experience considered an asset
• Computer skills considered an asset
• Proficiency in using all types of test equipment
• Ability to assist with projects such as refurbishments and other hardware modifications
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite
• Physically able to perform manual labor tasks and able to work in confined spaces
• Be able to hold a Canadian Security Clearance & Controlled Good Clearance
• Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit

CAE offers

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
• The possibility to work from home occasionally
• Flexible schedules
• Attractive employee benefits

About CAE

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 software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and 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 and mission simulators as well as 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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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. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us for help.