Simulator Technician

CAE; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in aviation training seeks a Flight Simulator Technician I in Metro Vancouver to prepare training equipment, conduct maintenance, and ensure simulator operations. The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and performing administrative tasks. The company offers flexible schedules, attractive benefits, and a collaborative environment. Join the team to contribute to aviation training excellence.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Attractive employee benefits

Recognition of initiatives

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of simulator related experience in electronics, avionics, or automated systems.
• Ability to perform basic visual alignments and maintenance on simulators.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record activities.
• Complete all designated training activities.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received and testing.

Skills

Proficiency in reading and interpreting prints and schematics

Knowledge of analog and digital theory

Basic skills in the operation of test equipment

Basic skills in soldering and circuit board repair

Some knowledge of PCs and MS-Office tools and suite

Motivated in customer support and attention to detail

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent related training

Job description

About This Role

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. With 13,000+ employees in 40+ countries, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defense and security forces to perform at their best.

With our increased ownership in SIMCOM Aviation Training, a leader in business and civil aviation pilot training, we’re strengthening our industry position and world‑class training capabilities with a focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability.

Our 320+ simulators train 137,000+ pilots annually, and for over 75 years, CAE has been driving industry innovation. Together with SIMCOM, we are shaping the future of aviation training.

In this role, the Flight Simulator Technician I prepares the Simulation Training Equipment for daily operation, such as performing the visual alignment and the pre / post flight. Carries out and evaluates Simulation Qualification testing (QTGs) and performs preventative maintenance for each training device, based on the published monthly schedules. Loads appropriate exercise scenarios and other tasks required to prepare for specific training sessions, while also completing Journey Logs at the start and finish of scheduled training sessions. Are you ready to:

The role we are offering you:

• Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Complete all designated training activities.
• Perform pre‑flight and post flight on designated simulators.
• Perform basic visual alignments.
• Run automatic Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
• 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 housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 2‑year technical degree or equivalent related training
• 0‑2 year of simulator related experience in (electronics/avionics, automated systems, or computer networking repair and troubleshooting)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting prints and schematics
• Knowledge of analog and digital theory
• Basic skills in the operation of test equipment
• Basic skills in soldering and circuit board repair
• Some knowledge of PCs and MS‑Office tools and suite
• Motivated in customer support and attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of up to 8‑10 hours daily.
• Ability to pick up 50 lbs. or more.
• Stooping, squatting may be required.
• Able to repair equipment in various spaces.

Physical Effort

• The physical or muscular exertion required for prolonged standing, walking, and lifting or moving objects (weighing as much as 50lbs) and the resulting fatigue brought about by these activities
• Work in sustained sitting, standing, stooping, and squatting positions. Also climbing on ladders and equipment to heights 25 to 30 feet above the floor. Ability to safely move and work on equipment in confined spaces for reasonable periods.

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
• flexible schedules
• attractive employee benefits

Come share your passion with us!

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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