Simulator Technician

Westjet-Airline; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WestJet is seeking a Simulator Technician in Calgary to maintain and repair all WestJet training devices, ensuring Transport Canada qualification standards are met while keeping a safe, clean work environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, document activities, and coordinate parts. The role requires a technical post-secondary degree and experience with simulators; CAE, FlightSafety or L3 experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant technical post-secondary degree is required.
• Experience in simulator maintenance or related technical work is an asset.
• Experience with CAE, FlightSafety or L3 is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with strong communication and listening skills
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all Training Devices
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software on Training Devices
• Monitor maintenance practices and deficiencies for timely resolutions
• Record issues and daily activities accurately
• Identify, research and request required parts
• Conduct daily operational testing of Training Devices
• Develop constructive working relationships

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Reading schematics

Education

Relevant technical post-secondary degree

Tools

CAE

FlightSafety

L3 Systems

Job description

Simulator Technician

Responsible for safely providing maintenance and repair to all WestJet Training Devices. A Simulator Technician ensures that all Training Devices meet or exceed Transport Canada qualification standards while maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work effectively with strong communication and listening skills
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all Training Devices
• Responsible for problem solving, diagnosing, debugging and troubleshooting of both hardware and software problems on all Training Devices
• Monitor maintenance practices, procedures and open deficiencies to ensure timely resolutions
• Complete accurate and detailed recordings of issues and daily activities
• Identify, research and submit requests for required parts
• Complete daily operational testing of Training Devices
• Must be able to complete the WestJet Flight Simulator Apprenticeship program within the required time lines
• Develop strong, open and honest working relationships
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant technical post-secondary degree is a requirement
• Experience in simulator maintenance and repair or equivalent technical work experience is an asset
• CAE, Flight Safety and L3 experience is an asset
• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Intermediate ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams
• Intermediate knowledge of computers, operating systems and software (Unix, AIX, CentOS, Windows XP, Windows 2000, MS Office)
• Basic knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics and theory of flight
• Basic knowledge of computer networking including Ethernet, 1394 (FireWire), USB, PCI busses, virtual LAN drives, DHCP, and terminal services
• Basic knowledge of visual projection systems
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic theory and systems
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical theory
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work day and night shifts 24h/7d/365y
• Able to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop, and climb repetitively