Simulator Technician II

cae; Crawley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 on / 4 off shift pattern

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Flexitime scheme

Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes

Life Assurance

Job summary

CAE’s Simulator Technician II role is based in Gatwick, Crawley, UK, offering work on advanced simulators across office and on-site environments. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose complex issues, and assist engineering with software enhancements, regularly logging activities in the maintenance system.

CAE fosters learning, development, and progression across multiple levels, with a culture of flexibility and growth to strengthen capabilities in safety and simulation.

Qualifications

• Direct experience working as a simulation technician.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance tasks on simulators and related systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting simulator problems.
• Conduct pre-/post-flight checks and visual alignments.
• Support engineering with modifications and software enhancements.
• Record activities in the maintenance management system.

Skills

Simulation experience

Troubleshooting

English fluency

UK work rights

Maintenance

CMMS

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Our engineers are the technical visionaries behind our innovative solutions. Globally recognized for delivering cutting‑edge systems, you’ll tackle complex challenges, collaborate across functions, and lead advancements that shape our industry. Supported by a culture of flexibility, growth, and innovation, join us to create a lasting legacy in safety and simulation.

Join CAE’s Simulator Technician team based in Gatwick, working on some of the most advanced simulators in the world. Due to the unrivalled range of simulators at our training centre, this role offers exceptional variety and the opportunity to work with modern systems and equipment to expand your technical knowledge.

At CAE, we foster a culture of learning, development, and progression. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of systems and benefit from clear progression pathways across multiple levels within the function.

In this role, the Simulator Technician II will be expected to:

• Perform complex assignments in office, on‑site, field, and laboratory environments.
• Support experimental and design‑related projects.
• Solve a variety of complex simulator and/or aircraft systems issues.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators and associated systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting simulator system problems.
• Diagnose and correct complex simulator and system issues.
• Use the maintenance management system to record and track activities.
• Perform pre‑flight and post‑flight checks on all simulators.
• Conduct visual alignments.
• Run and evaluate FAA ATG/QTG tests.
• Assist Engineering with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Perform refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Perform software changes to resolve simulator system issues.
• Support Group Lead with daily maintenance operations.
• Comply with CAE’s quality management system.
• Conduct logistics duties, including parts receipt, repair, and validation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Direct experience working as a simulation technician.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with a wide range of test equipment.
• Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least one type of simulator.
• Ability to perform in‑depth analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.
• Ability to support Engineering with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (4 days → 4 off → 4 nights → 4 off)
• Private health insurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Pension scheme
• Flexible vacation policy
• Flexitime scheme
• Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes
• Life Assurance

Location:

Diamond Point
Fleming Way
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9DP

About us

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software‑based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest‑fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose‑driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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