Flight Simulator Technician/Electronics Technician

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading simulation technology company in Montreal seeks a Simulator Technician to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on simulators. The ideal candidate has a technical degree, at least 3 years of simulator experience, and is fluent in English and French. This role includes responsibilities like diagnosing simulator issues, conducting preventive maintenance, and training fellow technicians, ensuring top-quality service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years direct simulator experience.
• Ability to perform visual adjustments on simulator systems.
• Ability to assist with refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Troubleshooting system level

Proficiency in test equipment

Preventive maintenance checks

Fluency in English and French

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent related training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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