Simulator Technician III

Position Overview

In this role, the Simulator Technician III will perform complex assignments in office, on site, field, and laboratory. Projects may be of experimental or design nature. The technician will solve a variety of complex simulator and/or aircraft systems problems.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems, and diagnose and correct complex problems on the simulators and associated systems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Train technicians in basic skills and provide technical training for other technicians.
• Complete all designated training activities and actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
• Perform pre‑flight and post‑flight on all simulators, visual alignments, and run/evaluate required FAA Approval Test Guide (ATG)/Qualification Test Guide (QTG) tests.
• Assist Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements; perform refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Perform software changes to correct problems on the simulators and associated systems.
• Identify and coordinate efforts to correct training deficiencies.
• Assist Group Lead in day‑to‑day operation of maintenance activities and comply with CAE quality management system.
• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts receipt, repair, testing/validation.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
• Perform administrative tasks and support the technical services group as required.

• 2‑year technical degree or equivalent related training.
• Minimum of 5 years direct simulator experience with at least 3 years of relative simulator experience per assigned location.
• Proficiency with all types of test equipment.
• Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least one type of simulator.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform in‑depth analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.
• Ability to assist the CAE Simu Flite Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Ability to assist with the development and delivery of technical training for other technicians.
• Demonstrated ability as the Technical Expert on at least one major simulator system (e.g., motion, visual, aircraft systems).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English.

• Experience leading or supporting day‑to‑day maintenance activities or team coordination.
• Advanced experience with FAA ATG/QTG testing and evaluation processes.
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration with engineering or technical services teams.
• Proven commitment to continuous professional development in simulator or aviation technologies.
• Experience mentoring or coaching technicians beyond basic training requirements.

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