Flight Simulator Technician II – Maintenance & Diagnostics

CAE; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel internationally

Multidisciplinary projects

Flexible schedule

Competitive benefits

Work from home occasionally

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Simulator Technician II to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CAE and non-CAE simulators at the CAE Training Center in Minnesota. You will work in the Technical Services department, on-site and in the field, possibly doing design work.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing pre-flight/post-flight checks, training staff, and maintaining QA compliance. Strong troubleshooting, diagnostics, and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training.
• Minimum of 3 years direct simulator experience with at least 1 year relative simulator experience per assigned location.
• Ability to troubleshoot to system level on at least multiple types of simulators.
• Proficiency in using all types of test equipment's.
• Ability to use and interpret all diagnostic available on multiple types of simulators.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, pre-flight, and post flight checks on any simulator in the fleet.
• Ability to perform in-depth visual adjustment and set-ups on at least 1 type of visual system.
• Ability to assist with projects such as refurbishments and other hardware modifications.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• 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 routine problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Train technicians in basic skills.
• Complete all designated training activities.
• Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
• Perform pre-flight and post flight on all simulators.
• Perform visual alignments.
• Run and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results.
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Skills

Troubleshoot to system level

Diagnostics interpretation

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Preventive maintenance

Pre-flight/post-flight checks

Visual alignment

Hardware refurbishment support

Customer service

Logistics

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent training

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

CAE is seeking a Simulator Technician II to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CAE and non-CAE simulators at the CAE Training Center in Minnesota. You will work in the Technical Services department, on-site and in the field, possibly doing design work.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing pre-flight/post-flight checks, training staff, and maintaining QA compliance. Strong troubleshooting, diagnostics, and MS Office skills are required.