Simulator Technician III - Union

As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You build confidence and skill, inspire mastery, and ensure pilots are prepared for the moments that matter. Whether leading simulator sessions or pre-flight briefings, you'll contribute to CAE's legacy of flight training excellence while keeping your own skills sharp. Supported by advanced training and cutting-edge technology, you'll grow as an educator and find purpose in helping pilots excel, no matter the challenges they face.

Who We Are:

• 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 unusually complex or system problems; those that typically are not able to be solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. Incumbent will implement training plans for less proficient technicians and evaluate their progression. Document training forms as required. At this level, the incumbent has demonstrated the ability to solve a variety of complex simulator and or aircraft system problems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems, those typically solved by properly interpreting maintenance manuals or similar documents

• Assists in the design of minor hardware system modifications and software programs to stay current with aircraft configuration and to improve simulator operability.

• Provides technical guidance and training to less proficient technicians.

• Conducts quality control inspections and inspect maintenance work performed.

• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities.

• Monitors and tracks the repair status of inoperative equipment and document maintenance activities utilizing the logistics management data base system. (Documenting maintenance activities includes but is not limited to work order generation and updates, repair action documentation, issuing, returning, and adjusting inventory, insuring inventory records are up to date and accurate, and other material control duties as assigned.)

• Works with Engineering in regards to non-standard situations.

• Recommends changes based on knowledge and past experience.

• Uses knowledge of simulator and aircraft systems to interpret advanced technical data.

• Interprets and works with computer systems utilizing various and multiple operating systems.

• Diagnoses malfunctions of computers and associated equipment, and performs operability/readiness tests and repair.

• Performs systems interface/fault isolation.

• Applies fundamental troubleshooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers.

• Interprets mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics and drawings and makes simplified versions.

• Conducts voice communications on phone, inter-phone and radio circuits.

• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.

• Maintains good relations with customers and ensures information flows within technical organization.

• Implements basic modifications to existing simulators.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Position requires a Technical College Degree with 5 years of related experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of full flight simulators or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electromechanical, computer, aviation or simulation technology and/or hands-on work experience in the maintenance and operation of full flight simulators that total a minimum of 7 years.

• 2 years of related experience may substitute for absence of Technical College Degree

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures

• Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills

• Must be highly proficient in the use and operation of test equipment to perform pre- and post-operational test on installed equipment to perform preventive maintenance using preventative maintenance cards and instruction books.

• Must possess advanced skills necessary to diagnose and isolate malfunctions in electronic systems; align, adjust and calibrate installed training devices; interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics and prepare simplified versions.

• Must possess advanced skills to perform calibrations, adjustments and tests on electronic equipment; analyze operation, verify discrepancies, isolate malfunctions and replace defective components used in installed devices

• Must possess and maintain advanced proficiency in the use of diagnostic programs, interpretation of results, and the use of program listings to isolate faults and be adept in the use of test equipment, repair of micro/miniature printed circuit boards, electro/mechanical systems and devices to include projection display systems, computer controlled motion and electronic control loading systems and computer generated sound systems.

• Must be highly proficient in the use of diagnostic programs, interpretation of results and use of program listings to isolate faults.

• 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 exhibit high performance and capability to work in a team environment

• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision

• Must be able to drive a forklift, man-lift, K-loader, or other support equipment as required if trained and certified to operate.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers

• Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex word and technical documents/diagrams. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.

• Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.

• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.

• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

• Must be able to work overtime as required.

• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required

• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Core Competencies

• Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with your work processes and outcomes, honoring company policies and all regulatory requirements

• Customer focus: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, and meet customer expectations

• Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed

• Team Driven: Being respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships with our customers and promoting a positive work environment

• Initiative: Taking ownership of your work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through

• Efficiency: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things

• Growth: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 60 as related to FTD qualification standards is desired

• Working knowledge/experience with Barco FL35 LED projectors, Mylar mirror displays, and PC based visual IG systems is desired.

• An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable.

Security Responsibilities

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.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a shop floor environment. This role will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure and will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, loud noises.

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds 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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type
Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com .

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