Simulator Technician

CAE • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Technical Services department within CAE’s Civil Training and Services division, perform all preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on several CAE and non-CAE flight simulators and associated devices at the CAE Training Center. The incumbent will support the following roles and responsibilities:

Perform routine technical tasks in a simulator, laboratory, office, plant, or field environment.
Receive training in the various phases of laboratory, office, plant, and field technical work.
Learn and perform preventive maintenance activities on simulators and associated simulator systems.
Assist in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and correcting issues on simulators and associated simulator systems.
Utilize the maintenance management system to record, document, and track maintenance activities.
Complete all assigned training and development activities.
Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks on designated simulators.
Conduct basic visual alignments.
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 necessary 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree (2-year technical degree) in a technical discipline, or 4 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 in 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

• Perform routine technical tasks in a simulator, laboratory, office, plant, or field environment.
• Receive training in the various phases of laboratory, office, plant, and field technical work.
• Learn and perform preventive maintenance activities on simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and correcting issues on simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize the maintenance management system to record, document, and track maintenance activities.
• Complete all assigned training and development activities.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks on designated simulators.
• Conduct basic visual alignments.
• 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 necessary 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.

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