Simulator Technician

Role and Responsibilities

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customersu2019 training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs 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 comprehensive knowledge and experiu00ADence to solve complex or system problems: those typically solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar docuu00ADments. The Shift Supervisor may review work for general comu00ADpliance with accepted practices. May also proviu00ADde technical guidance and instruction to Technician 1.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, complex full flight simulators and maintenance training devices.

• Applies comprehensive technical knowlu00ADedge to solve complex problems: those typiu00ADcally solved by properly interpru00ADeting mainteu00ADnance manuals or similar documents.
• Receives limited technical guidu00ADance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician and work is reviewed for specific compliance with accepted practices and work assignments.
• Provides technical guidance to Technician 1.
• Capable of interpreting and working with computer systems utilizing various and multiple operating systems.
• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities. Monitor and track the repair status of inoperative equipmentand document maintenance activitiesutilizing the logistics managementdata base system.Documentingmaintenance activitiesincludes but is not limited towork order generation and updates, repair action documentation, issuing, returning, and adjustinginventory, ensuring inventory records are up to date and accurate,and other material control duties as assigned.
• Diagnose malfunctions of computers and associated equipment and performs operability/readiu00ADness tests and repair.
• Perform systems interface/fault isolation.
• Apply fundamental troublesu00ADhooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers; interpret mechanical, hydraulic, elecu00ADtrical and electronic schematics and drawings and make simplified versions.
• Conducts voice communications on inter-phone and radio circuits.
• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Implement basic modifications to existing simulators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Position requires a Technical College Degree with 2 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 related work experience in the maintenance and operation of full flight simulators that total a minimum of 4 years. 2 years of related experience may substitute for absence of Technical College Degree

• Must meet the minimum education, experience, and qualifications of a Simulator Technician I
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.
• Must be skilled at use and operation of test equipment, including u201COu201D scopes, frequency counters, volt/ohm meters and range calibration set.
• Must be proficient in the use of diagu00ADnostic programs, interpreu00ADtation of results and use of program listings to isolate faults.
• 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 be proficient in the use and operation of test equipu00ADment to perform pre- and post-operational test on installed equipu00ADment to perform preventive maintenance using preventative maintenance cards and instruction books.
• Must possess skills to perform calibrations, adjustu00ADments and tests on elecu00ADtronic equipment; analyze operation, verify discreu00ADpancies, isolate malfunctions and replace defective components used in installed devices.
• Must be able to drive a fork-lift, man-lift, K-loader, or other support equipment as required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• 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 Personnel Security Clearance.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Past flight simulator experience with complex computer system knowledge.
• An understanding of Airforce security policies and practices.

Security Responsibilities

Must complyu202Fwith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.u202F 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.u202F 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

The working environment is one of a large industrial area and shared office spaces. Workspace hazards include but are not limited too; loud noises, mechanical operations, high-voltage electrical systems, fall, tripping, slipping hazards, as well as elevated and or confined working spaces. Limited handling and disposition of hazardous material will be required.

Physical Demands

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.

• 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 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 EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If youu2019d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", weu2019re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.