Job Description

About This Role

Are you looking to expand your horizons in a growing Aviation sector?

We are looking for a passionate, driven person to join our team for a full-time Simulator Technician role based in CAE Training Centre in Oude Meer, Amsterdam.

The Company

CAE is a high-technology company, bringing the digital and physical worlds closer together to create a safer world. Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in civil aviation, defence and security, by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness. If you want to expand your horizons and work in an exciting growing industry read on.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Simulator Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing flight simulators and associated systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with simulator systems, a strong technical background, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You are a diverse technician, who sees not only computer-systems as a challenge, but also sees a challenge in working with mechanical, hydraulic and visual systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our simulation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, the Simulator Technician III will be expected to:

• Conduct preventive maintenance on simulators and related systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving issues with simulators and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems on simulators and their systems.
• Follow CAE's quality management system and use the maintenance management system to document and track maintenance activities.
• Train technicians in basic skills and provide advanced technical training.
• Complete all required training and actively seek further professional development.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks on all simulators.
• Execute visual alignments.
• Conduct and evaluate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approval Test Guide (ATG) and Qualification Test Guide (QTG) tests.
• Support the Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software improvements.
• Manage logistics tasks, including receiving parts, repair, and testing/validation.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent relevant training.
• At least 5 years of direct simulator experience, with a minimum of 3 years in simulator operations.
• Proficiency with various test equipment and software diagnostics/utilities for at least one type of simulator.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Capable of conducting detailed analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.
• Proven expertise in at least one major simulator system (e.g., motion, visual, aircraft systems).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in English.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.

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