Simulator Technician II

CAE Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel internationally

Flexible schedules

Work from home occasionally

Multidisciplinary projects

Job summary

CAE Inc. is seeking a Simulator Technician II to maintain CAE and non-CAE flight simulators at the CAE Training Center. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, on-site and field work, and potential design tasks within the Technical Services department.

The position requires hands-on maintenance, diagnostics, training others, and adherence to CAE quality standards, with opportunities for travel and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent training.
• 3+ years direct simulator experience with at least 1 year relative simulator experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot to system level on multiple types of simulators.

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

Fluent English

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic with test equipment

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent training

Tools

Test equipment

Diagnostic software

Job description

As part of the Technical Services department within CAE's Civil Training and Services division, you will perform all preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on several CAE and non-CAE flight simulators and associated devices at the CAE Training Center. Description In this role, the Simulator Technician II will be expected to perform complex but standard technical tasks including preventative and corrective maintenance work in office, on site, and in the field and may execute some design work.

Key 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.

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.

Physical Demands: 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
• Constantly move into different positions, including working in confined spaces
• 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

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 conferencesthe possibility to work from home occasionally
• flexible schedules
• attractive employee benefits
• 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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