Simulator Technician II
About The Position
The Flight Simulator Technician II is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting high‑fidelity flight simulators to ensure availability, reliability, and customer satisfaction. This role involves performing scheduled preventive maintenance, diagnosing and correcting technical issues, conducting visual alignments, analyzing test results, and supporting simulator modifications. The technician will also utilize a maintenance management system, train junior technicians, and provide customer service support. Additionally, the role includes logistics duties, maintaining simulator cleanliness, completing administrative tasks, and supporting the Technical Services group.
Requirements
- Associate (2‑year) technical degree or equivalent related technical training
- Minimum of 3 years of direct simulator experience, including at least 1 year on simulators relevant to the assigned location
- Ability to troubleshoot to the system level on multiple simulator platforms
- Proficient in the use of standard test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators)
- Ability to use and interpret diagnostic tools across multiple simulator types
- Capable of performing preventive maintenance, pre‑flight, and post‑flight checks on fleet simulators
- Ability to perform in‑depth visual adjustments and setups on at least one visual system type
- Experience supporting refurbishment projects and hardware modifications
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on simulators and associated systems
- Diagnose and correct routine and intermediate-level technical issues on simulators and supporting systems
- Assist with advanced troubleshooting and corrective actions as needed
- Perform daily pre‑flight and post‑flight checks on assigned simulators
- Conduct visual alignments and in‑depth visual system adjustments
- Run, analyze, and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results
- Support simulator refurbishments and hardware modifications
- Utilize the maintenance management system to document, track, and close maintenance activities
- Train and mentor technicians in basic technical skills and standard procedures
- Complete all required technical, safety, and compliance training
- Actively pursue ongoing professional development and technical growth
- Learn, follow, and comply with the CAE Quality Management System
- Provide timely customer service support and respond effectively to customer needs
- Perform logistics duties, including parts receipt, repair coordination, testing, and validation
- Maintain simulator cleanliness and perform housekeeping duties as required
- Complete administrative and documentation tasks as assigned
- Support the Technical Services group with additional tasks as needed
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
