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Simulator Technician

  • Greenwood, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Experience
Minimum of 3 years direct simulator experience with at least 1-year related simulator experience
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

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All for being ready and resilient.

Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. As part of this team, you’ll develop and provide training, continually enhance program quality, and ensure seamless operations and service excellence, empowering pilots, aircrew, and mission-critical teams to excel when it matters most. Behind the scenes, you play a vital role in equipping them with the skills and readiness they need to succeed - through every moment, milestone, and mission. With a team that values growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose, CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to training create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.

Description:

  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems
  • Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems
  • Diagnose and correct routine problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems
  • Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities
  • Train technicians in basic skills
  • Complete all designated training activities
  • Actively pursue continued professional growth and training
  • Perform pre-flight and post flight on all simulators
  • Perform visual alignments
  • Run and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results
  • 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 logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation
  • Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required
  • Perform administrative tasks as required
  • Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required

Minimum qualifications:

  • 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training
  • Minimum of 3 years direct simulator experience with at least 1-year related simulator experience
  • Ability to troubleshoot to system level on at least multiple types of simulators
  • Ability to perform in-depth visual adjustment and set-ups on at least 1 type of visual system
  • Ability to assist with projects such as refurbishments and other hardware modifications
  • Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite
  • Fluency in English

Preferred qualifications:

  • Proficiency in using all types of test equipments
  • Ability to use and interpret all diagnostic available on multiple types of simulators
  • Ability to perform preventive maintenance, pre-flight, and post flight checks on any simulator in the fleet

Benefits

  • An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued  
  • Flexible schedules  
  • Attractive employee benefits 

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 & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available - contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.

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Responsibilities

The Simulator Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing system issues, and conducting pre-flight and post-flight checks on simulators. They also manage logistics, record maintenance activities, and provide technical support to ensure training excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a 2-year technical degree or equivalent and at least 3 years of direct simulator experience. Proficiency in system-level troubleshooting and visual system adjustments is required, along with basic Microsoft Office skills.

Skills

  • Preventive maintenance
  • Simulator diagnostics
  • Troubleshooting
  • Visual system alignment
  • Hardware modification
  • Technical documentation
  • Logistics
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Test equipment operation
  • System-level troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules
  • Attractive employee benefits

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Categories

  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Simulator Technician
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Qualification Test Guide
  • QTG
  • Visual Systems
  • Hardware Modification
  • Logistics
  • Technical Services
  • Microsoft Office
  • Simulation
  • Training Operations
  • Quality Management System
  • Test Equipment
  • Aviation
  • Defense
  • Security
  • Maintenance Management System

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