Simulator Technician II

CAE Inc; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Flexible vacation policy

Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes

Life Assurance

Job summary

CAE Inc is looking for a Simulator Technician based in Gatwick to work with some of the most advanced simulators globally. The role involves complex assignments, troubleshooting simulator systems, and performing preventive maintenance. You will have opportunities for technical development and clear progression pathways.

The ideal candidate should have direct experience as a simulation technician and the legal right to work in the UK. You will benefit from a competitive salary and additional perks, including private health insurance and flexible vacation policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments in office, on-site, and laboratory environments.
• Support experimental projects and solve complex simulator issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators and associated systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Fluency in English

Simulation technician experience

Tools

Test equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join CAE’s Simulator Technician team based in Gatwick, working on some of the most advanced simulators in the world. Due to the unrivaled 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

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.