Senior Simulator Technician

CAE; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Simulator Technician III in the United States to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and complex troubleshooting on simulators and related systems in on-site environments. You will support engineering modifications, provide technical training, and ensure quality management practices are followed.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, pre/post-flight procedures, and collaboration with engineering and technical services teams.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training.
• Minimum of 5 years direct simulator experience with at least 3 years of relative simulator experience per assigned location.
• Proficiency with all types of test equipment.
• Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least 1 type of simulator.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform in-depth analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.
• Ability to assist the CAE SimuFlite Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Ability to assist with the development and delivery of technical training for other technicians.
• Demonstrated ability as the Technical Expert on at least one major simulator system (i.e. motion, visual, aircraft systems, etc.).
• 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 complex problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Train technicians in basic skills.
• Provide technical training for other technicians.
• 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 required FAA ATG/QTG tests.
• Assist Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Perform refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Pursue knowledge and skills to enhance ability as a technical expert.
• Perform software changes to correct problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Identify and coordinate efforts to correct training deficiencies.
• Assist Group Lead in day-to-day operation of maintenance activities.
• 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

Test equipment proficiency

Software diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Fluency in English

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent training

Tools

FAA ATG/QTG testing

Job description

CAE is seeking a Simulator Technician III in the United States to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and complex troubleshooting on simulators and related systems in on-site environments. You will support engineering modifications, provide technical training, and ensure quality management practices are followed.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, pre/post-flight procedures, and collaboration with engineering and technical services teams.