Simulator Technician II

Overview

The Flight Simulator Technician II is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting high‑fidelity flight simulators to ensure availability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on simulators and associated systems.
• Diagnose and correct routine and intermediate‑level technical issues on simulators and supporting systems.
• Assist with advanced troubleshooting and corrective actions as needed.
• Perform daily pre‑flight and post‑flight checks on assigned simulators.
• Conduct visual alignments and in‑depth visual system adjustments.
• Run, analyze, and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results.
• Support simulator refurbishments and hardware modifications.
• Utilize the maintenance management system to document, track, and close maintenance activities.
• Train and mentor technicians in basic technical skills and standard procedures.
• Complete all required technical, safety, and compliance training.
• Actively pursue ongoing professional development and technical growth.
• Learn, follow, and comply with the CAE Quality Management System.
• Provide timely customer service support and respond effectively to customer needs.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts receipt, repair coordination, testing, and validation.
• Maintain simulator cleanliness and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Complete administrative and documentation tasks as assigned.
• Support the Technical Services group with additional tasks as needed.

Associate (2‑year) technical degree or equivalent related technical training. Minimum of 3 years of direct simulator experience, including at least 1 year on simulators relevant to the assigned location.

• Ability to troubleshoot to the system level on multiple simulator platforms.
• Proficient in the use of standard test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
• Ability to use and interpret diagnostic tools across multiple simulator types.
• Capable of performing preventive maintenance, pre‑flight, and post‑flight checks on fleet simulators.
• Ability to perform in‑depth visual adjustments and setups on at least one visual system type.
• Experience supporting refurbishment projects and hardware modifications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks include:

• Constantly ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Constantly move into different positions, including working in confined spaces.
• Occasionally remain in stationary positions.
• Constantly adjust or move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, or fingers.

CAE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

As a Federal Contractor, CAE is required to participate in the E‑Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

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.