Simulator technician 1-1

CAE Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Stock purchase plan

Extended medical benefits

Defined benefits pension plan

Flexible vacation plan

Job summary

CAE Inc. in Toronto, ON, is seeking a Simulator Technician I within the Technical Services department to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CAE and non-CAE flight simulators at the CAE Training Center.

You will work on site, in field or lab, perform diagnostic tasks, and record activities in the maintenance management system while participating in training and customer support activities. The role requires a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or 4 years in electronic, avionic, or technical related field.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi‑meter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Knowledge in analog and digital theory.
• Computer literate (PC and/or computer mainframe/architecture).
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Some Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Skills

Fluency in English

Read schematics

Test equipment

Analog and digital theory

Soldering

Microsoft Office

Flexible shifts

Education

2-year technical degree or 4 years in electronic/avionic/technical field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Signal generator

Logic analyzer

Circuit board repairs

Job description

As part of the Technical Services department within CAE’s Civil Training and Services division, you will perform all preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on several CAE and non-CAE flight simulators and associated devices at the CAE Training Center in Toronto, ON.

Description In this role, the Simulator Technician I will be expected to perform routine technical tasks on site, in field or laboratory. Receive training in the various phases of laboratory, office, plant or field technical work.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or 4 years in an electronic, avionic, or technical related field.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi‑meter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Knowledge in analog and digital theory.
• Computer literate (PC and/or computer mainframe/architecture).
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Some Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English.

Working conditions: Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time up to 8-10 hours per day. Ability to pick up 25 lbs or more. Stooping, squatting may be required. Able to repair equipment in various spaces.

Benefits

• Shift premium
• Stock purchase plan
• Extended medical benefits
• Defined benefits pension plan
• Flexible vacation plan

Pay rate range: $24.50 - $28.00 per hour.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available - contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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