Simulator Technician I & II

CAE Simuflite; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

International travel opportunities

Attractive employee benefits

Job summary

CAE Simuflite in Minneapolis is seeking a Simulator Technician to perform maintenance on simulators. In this role, you will engage in preventive maintenance, diagnosis of simulator issues, and use of the maintenance management system to ensure operational readiness.

Candidates should have a 2-year technical degree and at least one year of relevant experience, particularly in electronics or automated systems. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical degree or equivalent related training.
• 1 year of simulator related experience in electronics/avionics, automated systems, or networking repair.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting prints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting routine problems on simulators.
• Perform preflight and postflight tasks on designated simulators.
• Perform basic visual alignments and run Qualification Test Guides.
• Record and track maintenance activities using the management system.

Skills

Electronics/avionics

Automated systems

Computer networking repair and troubleshooting

Reading and interpreting prints and schematics

Analog and digital theory

Operating test equipment

Soldering and circuit board repair

Basic MS Office skills

Education

2 year technical degree or equivalent related training

Job description

CAE, one of the largest business aviation training facilities, is looking for a Simulator Technician in our newest training center in Minneapolis, MN. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.

Description

• Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting routine problems on simulators and associated systems.
• Perform preflight and postflight tasks on designated simulators.
• Perform basic visual alignments.
• Run automatic Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
• Utilize the maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Complete all designated training activities.
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Learn and comply with CAE's quality management system.
• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts receipt, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain simulators as required.
• Perform required administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 year technical degree or equivalent related training.
• 1 year of simulator related experience in one of the following:
  • Electronics/avionics
  • Automated systems
  • Computer networking repair and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting prints and schematics.
• Knowledge of analog and digital theory.
• Basic skills in operating test equipment.
• Basic skills in soldering and circuit board repair.
• Some knowledge of PCs and MS Office tools and suite.
• Able to travel (<10%).

Benefits

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.
• The opportunity to travel internationally.
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.
• The opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences.
• The possibility to work from home occasionally and flexible schedules.
• Attractive employee benefits.

Physical Effort

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a nonexclusive list and may be updated at any time.
• Constantly ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Occasionally remain in stationary positions.
• Constantly adjust or move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, or fingers.

CAE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e‑mail [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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