What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulator Technician position at CAE Inc.?
Role and Responsibilities
Summary
In this role, the Simulator Technician II will be expected to perform complex but standard technical tasks (electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas) including preventative and corrective maintenance work on site, in an office, and in the field and may execute some design work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ensure simulators and associated systems are operating in accordance with implemented quality and fidelity standards to support customer training requirements
- Perform pre-flight and post flight on all simulators
- Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required
- Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems
- Calibrate, install, maintain, and repair of flight simulators and other support equipment
- Install changes and updates to training system hardware and software as authorized utilizing documented procedures
- Diagnose and correct routine problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems
- Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems
- Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities
- Perform visual alignments
- Run and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results
- Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
- Maintains security and cybersecurity posture, performing simulator system checks, scans and audits
- Train junior technicians in basic skills
- Apply comprehensive knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents
- Complete all designated training activities
- Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
- Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
- Perform administrative tasks as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training
- Minimum of 3 years direct simulator experience with at least 1-year relative simulator experience per assigned location
- Ability to troubleshoot to system level on at least multiple types of simulators
- Knowledge and experience working in a LINUX, UNIX based computer system environment
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and electrical diagrams
- Security , A , and Network certificates are a plus
- Proficiency in using all types of test equipment’s
- Ability to use and interpret all diagnostic data available on multiple types of simulators
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance, pre-flight, and post flight checks on any simulator in the fleet
- Ability to perform in-depth visual display system adjustment and set-ups on at least 1 type of visual display system
- Ability to assist with projects such as refurbishments and other hardware modifications
- Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite
- Fluency in English
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.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret DOD Security Clearance
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required to start.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a training device.
- Focused visual concentration and active listening skills
- Able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds and manual dexterity to bend, stoop, squat and stand for prolonged periods
- Must be able to sit and operate a personal computer for long periods
- Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities at multiple training sites
- Limited travel may be 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.
As part of Executive Order 14042, you may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. CAE USA will consider employee requests for exemptions to the vaccination requirements based on medical/disability or sincerely held religious beliefs. All requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and must be approved by CAE USA prior to employment.
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 you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here
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Position Type
Regular
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", we’re 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 or age.
The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.
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