Simulator Technician III

CAE; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 on 4 off shift pattern

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

Job summary

CAE's Simulator Technician team in Gatwick is seeking an experienced technician to work on the most advanced simulators. You will perform complex maintenance, diagnose issues, and support engineering with software enhancements across on-site facilities and laboratories.

With a minimum of 3 years' direct simulator experience and fluency in English, you will contribute to training, quality management, and knowledge sharing while advancing your technical expertise within CAE's safety and simulation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years direct experience working on simulators.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least 1 type of simulator.
• Troubleshooting skills and issue isolation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators and related systems.
• Diagnose and correct complex simulator problems.
• Run FAA ATG/QTG tests and document results.
• Assist Engineering with modifications and software enhancements.
• Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.

Skills

Fluent English

Diagnostics tools

Troubleshooting

Hardware analysis

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 the most advanced simulators in the world. Due to the unrivalled range of simulators at our training centre, your role will be incredibly varied, giving you the opportunity to work on a wide range of the most modern simulators, systems, and equipment to enhance your technical knowledge.

We\'re continually looking to foster an environment of learning, development, and progression. At CAE you\'ll gain exposure to a broad range of systems to help you develop your technical knowledge. Our team has opportunities across all levels within the function, so there is a progression path available beyond this position.

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

• Perform complex assignments in office, on site, field, and laboratory.
• Projects may be of experimental or design nature.
• Solve a variety of complex simulator and/or aircraft systems problems.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Diagnose and correct complex problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Train technicians in basic skills.
• Provide technical training for other technicians.
• Perform pre‑flight and post flight on all simulators.
• Perform visual alignments.
• Run and evaluate required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approval Test Guide (ATG)/ Qualification Test Guide (QTG) tests.
• Assist Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Perform refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Pursue knowledge and skills to enhance ability as a technical expert.
• Perform software changes to correct problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist Group Lead in day‑to‑day operation of maintenance activities.
• Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years direct experience working on simulators
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least 1 type of simulator.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform in‑depth analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.

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.

CAE offers:

• 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.

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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 sha