Simulator Technician

CAE

2d

About The Position

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 Applies advanced knowledge and experience to solve all technical tasks or system problems; those that typically may be performed solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. Work will be reviewed by higher level Technicians or the Supervisor to ensure compliance with accepted practices and/or standard operating procedures. Must have familiarity with multi-engine, flight training device systems and subsystems.

Requirements

• Position requires a Technical College Degree with no experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and related experience in electronics, electromechanical, computer, aviation or simulation technology. Four (4) years of related experience may substitute for absence of Technical College Degree
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Must have familiarity with visual systems and subsystems and calibration requirements (BARCO experience a plus)
• Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.
• Must be skilled at use and operation of test equipment, including “O” scopes, frequency counters, volt/ohm meters and range calibration set.
• Must be able to perform routine preventive maintenance using maintenance requirement cards and instructional manuals; perform daily system readiness test, pre-operational and post-operational checkouts.
• Must be able to test, repair, and modify device equipment and individual components as required
• Must be familiar with Windows OS (all variations); experience with Linux/Unix would be a bonus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must exhibit high performance and capability to work alone and in a team environment.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.
• 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 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.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
• Must be able to lift a 40 pound projector over head.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under the device.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Domestic and international travel as required.
• Shop floor environment.
• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.
• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, loud noises.

Nice To Haves

• BARCO experience a plus
• experience with Linux/Unix would be a bonus

Responsibilities

• Applies working technical/non-technical knowledge to perform any and all required tasks in support of work on various devices, while following detailed instructions that encompass all procedures.
• Receives technical guidance as required from supervisor and higher-level technicians.
• Must be comfortable with mentoring and training lower-level technicians in all aspects of training and procedures
• Ensures all work is spot checked, and is given detailed review when new or advanced assignments are involved.
• Localizes and replaces defective parts in electronic circuits. Requires use of block, wiring and schematic diagrams to trace basic circuits.
• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities.
• Monitors and tracks the repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities utilizing the logistics management database system.
• Documents maintenance activities to include but not limited to, work order generation and updates, repair action documentation, issuing, returning, and adjusting inventory, ensuring inventory records are up to date and accurate, and other material control duties as assigned.
• Conducts voice communications on phone and inter-phone circuits.
• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Learns device requirements, system design standards, tools and procedures.
• Implements basic and extensive modifications to existing simulators.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree