Sim Tech

CAE • Tampa, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

About This Role Who We Are: CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. What We Have to Offer: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! Summary This is a full-time expatriate position in Pisa, Italy in support of the Italian C-130J Training Center. Incumbent is expected to operate independently on site. Incumbent shall applies advanced knowledge and experience to solve unusually complex or system problems; those that typically are not able to be solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents.  Incumbent will implement training plans for Technicians I & II and evaluates their progression.  Technician III will document training forms as required.   At this level, the incumbent has demonstrated the ability to solve a variety of complex simulator and or aircraft system problems.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience in the maintenance and operation of full flight simulators and a two-year electronic technician degree or certification with an emphasis in Computer Information Technology or equivalent related curriculum from an accredited technical institute or a Government equivalent (in either case, a minimum of 600 hours of instruction in electronics).
• Language Skills: Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex word and technical documents/diagrams.   Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.  Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills required.  Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, fractions, percentages and ratios to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable.    Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings
• Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall be assigned specific responsibility for Information Security by immediate supervisor or department management. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.  Incumbent shall execute company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred if candidate has experience working on CAE simulation products.

Responsibilities

• Must possess skills necessary to diagnose and isolate malfunctions in electronic systems; align, adjust and calibrate installed training devices; interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics and prepare simplified versions.
• Monitors and tracks repair status of inoperative equipment.
• Assists in the design of minor hardware system modifications and software programs to stay current with aircraft configuration and to improve simulator operability.
• Must possess skills to analyze system malfunctions and isolate erroneous or inoperative unit, section or element; troubleshoot, repair, configure and maintain complex computer and network systems; analyze discrepancies, trends and develop corrective procedures; conduct pre- and post-operational checkout of complex simulator systems evaluate results and initiate corrective action.
• Must possess and maintain proficiency in the use of diagnostic programs, interpretation of results, and the use of program listings to isolate faults and be adept in the use of test equipment, repair of micro/miniature printed circuit boards, electro/mechanical systems and devices to include projection display systems, computer controlled motion and electronic control loading systems and computer generated sound systems.
• Will conduct quality control inspections and inspect maintenance work performed.
• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities.
• Works with Engineering in regards to non-standard situations
• Maintains good relations with customers and ensures information flows within technical organization.
• Recommends changes based on knowledge and past experience.
• Uses knowledge of simulator and aircraft systems to interpret advanced technical data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees