Flight Simulator Technician II — Uptime & Training Support

CAE; Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safe work environment

Professional development and growth

Recognition and empowerment

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a skilled flight simulator maintenance technician to ensure high simulator availability and compliance with federal regulations.

You will oversee the Training Center devices, troubleshoot complex issues, and support instructors with operations and testing. The role requires a technical degree and extensive hands-on experience in simulator maintenance, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, technical writing, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Position requires a Technical College Degree with 4 years of related experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of full flight simulators or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electro‑mechanical, computer, aviation, or simulation technology.
• Minimum of 6 years hands‑on related work experience in the maintenance and operation of full flight simulators.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in aircraft flight trainer maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective maintenance as required to maintain a minimum simulator availability of 98%.
• Perform corrective maintenance to maintain the multi-media classrooms in full working order.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per the appropriate procedures for a particular training device.
• Provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and developing processes to improve reliability and maintainability of the training devices.
• Perform operational daily tests (preflight) as required on the flight training devices.
• Support Instructors and crews in operation of training devices and multi-media classrooms.
• Assist in execution of FAA or equivalent certification tests.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

FAA knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Technical College Degree with 4 years related experience in flight simulator maintenance

6+ years hands-on experience in flight simulator maintenance

Tools

Flight simulators

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a skilled flight simulator maintenance technician to ensure high simulator availability and compliance with federal regulations.

You will oversee the Training Center devices, troubleshoot complex issues, and support instructors with operations and testing. The role requires a technical degree and extensive hands-on experience in simulator maintenance, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, technical writing, and presentation skills.