Senior Flight Simulator Technician (Multi-Platform)

CAE Inc; Crawley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Flexible vacation policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

CAE Inc. in Crawley, West Sussex seeks a Simulator Technician IV to maintain high simulator availability, diagnose faults, and perform preventive maintenance across multiple platforms.

You will work with motion, visual, and aircraft systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards. The role requires 5–6 years in a simulator maintenance environment, English fluency, and the ability to work a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift including nights.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience as a Simulator Technician or in a comparable technical maintenance role.
• Fluency in English.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot simulator systems to system level on multiple simulator platforms.
• Experience using and interpreting diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic and mechanical test equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and operational checks on simulator devices.
• Ability to analyse faults and implement corrective actions effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift pattern, including days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and fault isolation on simulator systems to maintain operational readiness.
• Carry out preventive maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks to ensure simulator serviceability.
• Use diagnostic tools and test equipment to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues.
• Support qualification testing, including QTG activities, ensuring devices meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Perform system inspections, adjustments, calibrations, and repairs on simulator equipment.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert in one or more major simulator systems such as motion, visual, aircraft systems, or computing infrastructure.
• Support simulator refurbishment projects, hardware modifications, upgrades, and technical improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with technical colleagues, operations teams, and third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve device performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

English fluency

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Fault analysis

Microsoft Office

Shift work

Education

Technical degree or diploma

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Test equipment

Job description

CAE Inc. in Crawley, West Sussex seeks a Simulator Technician IV to maintain high simulator availability, diagnose faults, and perform preventive maintenance across multiple platforms.

You will work with motion, visual, and aircraft systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards. The role requires 5–6 years in a simulator maintenance environment, English fluency, and the ability to work a 4-on, 4-off rotating shift including nights.