Intern - Simulator Technician

CAE Inc; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

CAE is offering an internship in Digital Operations & Automation within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You will support Technical Operations by applying Microsoft automation and AI tools to streamline planning, scheduling, and execution while ensuring compliance and traceability.

Working closely with an Operations Leader and engineers, you will build and improve Power Automate/Power Apps workflows, analyze data for inefficiencies, and help translate real-world constraints into

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools and automation concepts.
• Interest in low-code platforms and AI.
• Strong attention to detail, process discipline and documentation.
• Comfortable in a regulated, safety-critical environment.
• Enthusiastic learner of digital tooling in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Support digitalisation and automation of technical planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Design and enhance workflows using Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve visibility, reporting, and decision-making.
• Analyse operational and technical data to identify inefficiencies or risks.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations to translate constraints into digital solutions.
• Ensure initiatives align with IT standards and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Automation basics

Low-code platforms

Artificial intelligence

Structured mindset

Tools

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power Platform

Job description

The Company CAE is a high-technology company, bringing the digital and physical worlds closer together to create a safer world. Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in civil aviation, defence and security, by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness.

Internship Opportunity – Digital Operations & Automation (Aerospace / Regulated Environment)

We are seeking an intern to support Technical Operations within a highly regulated aerospace environment. This role will contribute directly to improving how technical teams are planned, supported, and executed, by applying modern Microsoft automation and AI technologies in a way that respects regulatory, safety, and compliance constraints. The intern will work closely with an Operations Leader and technical stakeholders, helping to digitalise and streamline operational workflows while maintaining the robustness, traceability, and discipline required in safety‑critical flight simulation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the digitalisation and automation of technical planning, scheduling, and execution processes within a regulated aerospace context
• Design, build, and enhance workflows using Power Automate and Power Apps, ensuring solutions are structured, traceable, and audit‑ready
• Leverage Microsoft Co-pilot and AI‑enabled tools to improve operational visibility, reporting quality, and decision‑making support
• Analyse operational and technical data to identify inefficiencies, risks, or improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations stakeholders to translate real‑world constraints into practical digital solutions
• Ensure all digital initiatives align with enterprise IT standards, data governance, and regulatory expectations

Required Profile

• Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Excel, SharePoint, Teams; Power BI is an advantage)
• Interest or foundational knowledge in automation, low‑code platforms, and artificial intelligence
• Structured and analytical mindset, with attention to detail and respect for process, documentation, and compliance
• Comfortable operating in a technical, regulated, and safety‑driven environment
• Curious, disciplined, and motivated to learn how digital tools are applied in real operational aerospace settings

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Power Platform, scripting, data modelling, or AI‑assisted development
• Understanding of maintenance, engineering, or operational planning in regulated industries (aerospace, transport, energy, manufacturing)
• Awareness of the importance of audit trails, standardisation, and controlled change

What You Will Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting real operational and engineering challenges in an aerospace environment
• Practical exposure to Microsoft Power Platform and Co-pilot applied within a safety‑critical organisation
• Insight into how digital transformation is implemented responsibly in a regulated context
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with an Operations Leader, building a strong foundation for a future career in technical operations, digital transformation, or enterprise automation

The internship package includes an allowance and possible travel reimbursement.

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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 shared success. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way.

Position Type

Student (Fixed Term)

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.

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As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way.