Senior Flight Simulator Technician IV – Multi-Platform

CAE; Crawley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Senior Simulator Technician IV based near Gatwick, Crawley, West Sussex, to maintain flight simulators across multiple platforms. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and lead system improvements while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–6 years of hands-on simulator maintenance experience, fluency in English, and the ability to work a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift including days and nights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years in a simulator technician or comparable technical maintenance role.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to troubleshoot simulator systems to system level across multiple platforms.
• Experience reading and interpreting diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with electronic and mechanical test equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and operational checks on simulators.
• Ability to analyze faults and implement corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift (days/nights).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and fault-isolate simulator systems to maintain readiness.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and procedures.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks for serviceability.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify, analyze, and resolve issues.
• Support qualification testing and ensure regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Inspect, adjust, calibrate, and repair simulator equipment.
• Serve as SME in major simulator systems (motion, visual, aircraft, computing, etc.).
• Support refurbishment projects, hardware modifications, upgrades, and improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards; collaborate with teams and suppliers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

English fluency

Diagnostic tools

Electronic/mechanical test equipment

Preventive maintenance

Fault analysis

Microsoft Office

Shift pattern 4 on 4 off

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test equipment

Job description

CAE is seeking a Senior Simulator Technician IV based near Gatwick, Crawley, West Sussex, to maintain flight simulators across multiple platforms. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and lead system improvements while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–6 years of hands-on simulator maintenance experience, fluency in English, and the ability to work a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift including days and nights.