Flight Simulator Technician I - Flexible Hours, Occasional Remote

CAE Simuflite; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Diverse project exposure

Conferences and external events

Work from home occasionally

Job summary

CAE Simuflite is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to service and support multiple flight simulators at the CAE Training Center. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, validate systems, and document changes across software and hardware, while working in diverse Windows, Unix, and hardware environments.

The role requires up to 2 years of related experience, ability to interpret schematics, and proficiency with test equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter, 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 and suite.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide realtime phone support to address technical issues on training center flight simulators.
• Prepare the simulator for customer training, including performing preflight tests.
• Execute recurring scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• Perform aircraft validation tests (QTG) and create/restore system/computer disk backups.
• Diagnose and resolve complex simulator deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Identify and replace defective simulator components.
• Validate snag fixes directly on the simulator device.
• Maintain and document configuration control of both software and hardware elements.
• Work within C/Unix and Windows environments to step through code modules, identify root causes, and propose strong leads and hypotheses for resolution.
• Read and interpret electrical and electromechanical drawings and design documents.
• Define technical problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Apply aircraft/systems knowledge to execute handson fixes on Full Flight Simulators.
• Log all work regularly, objectively, and formally in a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Update technical documentation and procedures when required.
• Participate in technical training courses and onthejob learning.
• Lead and execute projects to improve and ensure smooth operations of the training center.

Skills

Fluent English

Flexibility

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Signal generator

Logic analyzer

Soldering

Circuit board repair

PC/MS Office

Job description

CAE Simuflite is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to service and support multiple flight simulators at the CAE Training Center. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, validate systems, and document changes across software and hardware, while working in diverse Windows, Unix, and hardware environments.

The role requires up to 2 years of related experience, ability to interpret schematics, and proficiency with test equipment.