Entry-Level Flight Simulator Technician

CAE Simuflite; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel internationally

Variety of multidisciplinary projects

Opportunity to work from homeOccasion

Job summary

CAE Simuflite in the United States maintains and supports flight simulators at the training center. The role involves realtime technical support, preflight readiness, preventive maintenance, and diagnostic work across CAE and non-CAE devices. You will document work, update procedures, and participate in ongoing training.

This position requires 0–2 years of experience, strong electronics skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Travel may be involved, and excellent English is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Knowledge in analog and digital theory.
• Computer literate (PC and/or computer mainframe/architecture).
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide realtime phone support to address technical issues on training center flight simulators.
• Prepare the simulator for customer training, including preflight tests.
• Execute recurring scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• Perform aircraft validation tests and create/restore system backups.
• Diagnose and resolve complex simulator deficiencies promptly.
• Identify and replace defective simulator components.
• Validate snag fixes directly on the simulator device.
• Maintain configuration control of software and hardware elements.
• Work within C/Unix and Windows environments to diagnose and propose resolutions.
• Read and interpret electrical and electromechanical drawings and design documents.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Apply aircraft knowledge to fixes on Full Flight Simulators.
• Log work in CMMS and update technical documentation when required.
• Participate in technical training and on-the-job learning.
• Lead and execute projects to improve training center operations.

Skills

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Signal generator

Logic analyzer

Schematics interpretation

Analog and digital theory

Soldering

Circuit board repair

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Job description

CAE Simuflite in the United States maintains and supports flight simulators at the training center. The role involves realtime technical support, preflight readiness, preventive maintenance, and diagnostic work across CAE and non-CAE devices. You will document work, update procedures, and participate in ongoing training.

This position requires 0–2 years of experience, strong electronics skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Travel may be involved, and excellent English is essential.