Simulator Technician

CAE • Minneapolis, MN

15h

About The Position

As part of the Technical Services department within CAE’s Civil Training and Services division, the Simulator Technician performs preventative and corrective maintenance on CAE and non-CAE flight simulators and associated devices at a CAE Training Center. The role performs routine technical work in simulator, laboratory, office, plant, or field environments and receives training in the various phases of that work. The technician supports simulator readiness, maintenance, testing, refurbishment, customer service, and Technical Services operations.

Requirements

• An associate degree (two-year technical degree) in a technical discipline, or four years of experience in an electronics, avionics, or related technical field.
• 0–2 years of relevant technical experience.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and adapt to changing shift requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, system prints, and schematics.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of analog and digital electronic theory.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with PC hardware, software, and computer system architecture.
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repair techniques.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting simulation, training, aviation, electronics, or technical equipment environments.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a technical environment.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and equipment testing.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform preventive maintenance on simulators and associated systems.
• Assist in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and correcting simulator and system issues.
• Use the maintenance management system to record, document, and track maintenance activities.
• Complete assigned training and development activities.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks on designated simulators.
• Conduct basic visual alignments and execute automated Qualification Test Guide (QTG) procedures.
• Assist with simulator refurbishment projects and hardware modifications.
• Learn and comply with the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Provide customer service support and respond to customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping activities to maintain simulator readiness and cleanliness.
• Support logistics activities, including receiving parts, coordinating repairs, and conducting testing and validation.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned.
• Provide operational support to the Technical Services team as required.
• Perform routine technical tasks in simulator, laboratory, office, plant, or field environments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to have initiatives recognized and valued.
• Opportunity to travel internationally.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences.
• Possibility of occasional work from home.
• Flexible schedules.
• Attractive employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree