Flight Simulator Technician II (Parksouth)

CAE•Orlando, FL

13d

About The Position

CAE is… All for equipping teams to excel. Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation. CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to simulator repair & maintenance create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide. In this role, the Flight Simulator Technician will prepare the Simulation Training Equipment for daily operation, such as performing the visual alignment and the pre / post flight. Carries out and evaluates Simulation Qualification testing (QTGs) and performs preventative maintenance for each training device, based on the published monthly schedules. Loads appropriate exercise scenarios and other tasks required to prepare for specific training sessions, while also completing Journey Logs at the start and finish of scheduled training sessions. The role we are offering you: Diagnose and correct routine problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems. Assist in diagnosing and correcting complex problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems. Perform non-aircraft specific pre-flight and post-flight tasks on all simulators and aircraft-specific tasks for some. Perform all visual alignments. Run and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results. Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities. Train technicians in basic skills. Complete all designated training activities. Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications. Learn and comply with CAE quality management system. Provides customer service support and address customer needs promptly. Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation. Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required. Perform all administrative tasks as required. Actively pursue continued professional growth and training

Requirements

2-year technical degree or equivalent related training
3 years of related experience such as electronics/avionics, automated systems, or computer networking repair and troubleshooting.
Electronic Troubleshooting
Multimeter experience
Experience working on Legacy Devices
Electronics Experience
Familiar with visual background and knows how to align using the projector
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experienced in basic troubleshooting to system level on multiple types of simulators
Experienced in the use and interpretation of diagnostics available on multiple types of simulators
Above basic skills in the operation of test equipment
Above basic skills in soldering and circuit board repair
Basic knowledge of PCs and MS-Office tools and suite
Highly motivated in customer support and attention to detail
Physical Effort: The physical or muscular exertion required for prolonged standing, walking, and lifting or moving objects (weighing as much as 50lbs) and the resulting fatigue brought about by these activities
Work in sustained sitting, standing, stooping, and squatting positions. Also climbing on ladders and equipment to heights 25 to 30 feet above the floor. Ability to safely move and work on equipment in confined spaces for reasonable periods.
The physical dexterity required in performing tasks requiring hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Have the manual dexterity, knowledge, and experience necessary to work safely and effectively with various hand tools.
Ability to always maintain situational awareness and work safely on and around complex machinery, that is characterized by sudden, and at times violent movement in all 3 axes.
Ability to work safely in cool interior conditions (temps between 55- and 65-degrees Fahrenheit)

Nice To Haves

Simulator experience a plus

Responsibilities

Diagnose and correct routine problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
Assist in diagnosing and correcting complex problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
Perform non-aircraft specific pre-flight and post-flight tasks on all simulators and aircraft-specific tasks for some.
Perform all visual alignments.
Run and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results.
Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
Train technicians in basic skills.
Complete all designated training activities.
Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
Provides customer service support and address customer needs promptly.
Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
Perform all administrative tasks as required.
Actively pursue continued professional growth and training