Simulator Technician I & II-EN

CAE; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to travel internationally

Work from home occasionally

Flexible schedules

Employee benefits

Job summary

CAE's newest training center in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Simulator Technician to maintain and service simulators and related systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, run QTGs, and assist with refurbishment while supporting customer needs.

Ideal candidates have a 2-year technical degree, 1 year of simulator experience, and basic soldering and test equipment skills; travel up to 10% is required. CAE offers benefits and opportunities within a multinational team.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2-year technical degree or equivalent training.
• At least 1 year of simulator-related experience in electronics/avionics, automated systems, or computer networking repair and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and schematics.
• Knowledge of analog and digital theory.
• Basic skills with test equipment.
• Basic soldering and circuit board repair skills.
• Some knowledge of PCs and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform preventive maintenance on simulators and related systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting routine problems on simulators and related systems.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight 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.

Skills

Simulator maintenance

Reading prints & schematics

Analog & digital theory

Test equipment basics

Soldering & PCB repair

PCs & MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent 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.

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 pre‑flight and post‑flight 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 (less than 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

• 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.

Position Type

Regular

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