Simulator Technician

CAE • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Technical Services department within CAE’s Civil Training and Services division, you will perform all preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on several CAE and non-CAE flight simulators and associated devices at the CAE Training Center. In this role, the Simulator Technician I will be expected to: Perform routine technical tasks on site, in field or laboratory. Receive training in the various phases of laboratory, office, plant or field technical work. Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems. Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems. Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities. Complete all designated training activities. Perform pre-flight and post flight on designated simulators. Perform basic visual alignments. Run automatic Qualification Test Guide (QTG). Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications. Learn and comply with CAE quality management system. Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner. Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required. Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation. Perform administrative tasks as required. Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree or 4 years in an electronic, avionic, or technical related field.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
• Knowledge in analog and digital theory.
• Computer literate (PC and/or computer mainframe/architecture).
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Some Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical tasks on site, in field or laboratory.
• Receive training in the various phases of laboratory, office, plant or field technical work.
• Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Complete all designated training activities.
• Perform pre-flight and post flight on designated simulators.
• Perform basic visual alignments.
• Run automatic Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Benefits

• an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
• the opportunity to travel internationally
• the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
• the opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences
• the possibility to work from home occasionally
• flexible schedules
• attractive employee benefits

What This Job Offers

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